Biography
Who is Cesár Sampson?
Early life and career beginnings
Cesár Sampson was born on August 18, 1983, in Linz, Austria. At the age of seventeen, he began touring both locally and internationally to build his career in music. Before focusing entirely on his music, he worked for many years as a social worker and fitness coach. He also studied sports sciences and earned a diploma, working for several years as a physical therapist focusing on people with disabilities and handicaps.
His family background is deeply rooted in the arts. His father is a choreographer and pilates master teacher of Saint Lucian origin who introduced pilates to German-speaking countries. His mother was a pianist, singer, and songwriter known for her work on the Austrian television series Inspector Rex. Also, he is the nephew of Helen Pepsi DeMacque from the musical duo Pepsi and Shirlie.
Musical collaborations and production
Cesár Sampson is a member of the music production group Symphonix International. The project is active in Austria, Bulgaria, and the United Kingdom, with Borislav Milanov serving as CEO. Other members of the formation include Johan Alkenäs and Joacim Persson. The team has contributed to launching multiple tracks for the Eurovision Song Contest, including Dance Alone by Jana Burčeska, Bones by Equinox, and Beautiful Mess by Kristian Kostov.
Beyond his work with Symphonix, he has also collaborated with the musical formation Electric Church. Throughout his career, he has worked across electronic music and various performance arts. He also served as a backing singer on the Austrian version of Dancing With the Stars and sang as a lead vocalist for Mike Oldfield.
Eurovision Song Contest success
Cesár Sampson established a strong connection with the Eurovision Song Contest through multiple appearances. In 2016, he provided backing vocals for Poli Genova representing Bulgaria with the song If Love Was a Crime, which finished in fourth place. The following year, he worked as a vocal coach and support vocalist for Kristian Kostov, helping him secure a second-place finish with Beautiful Mess.
In late 2017, he was announced as the Austrian representative for the 2018 contest. He performed the song Nobody but You, which he co-composed with Boris Milanov and Sebastian Arman. He won the jury vote with 271 points and finished in third place overall after the televoting results were added. Later that year, he appeared as a guest star on the Spanish television program Operación Triunfo.
Birthday and age
Cesár Sampson was born on August 18, 1983, which makes Cesár 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Cesár shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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