Biography
Who is Emmy?
Early life and family
Emmy was born Emma Daviti Bejanyan on April 12, 1984. She is a native of Yerevan, Armenia. Her parents are David Bejanian and Nadezhda Sargsyan. She grew up in a household with ties to the entertainment industry.
Musical beginnings
Her professional career started in 1993 with the recording of her first song titled Hayastan. She released a music video for the track the same year. During this initial period, she competed in various song contests located in Armenia, Russia, Turkey, and Europe.
From 1994 until 2000, she performed as a member of the all-female folk-pop group called Hayer. This quartet toured extensively during her teenage years, helping her establish a presence in the local music scene.
Solo career and Eurovision
Emmy released her self-titled album Emmy in 2006. This was followed by another studio album in 2007 titled Voch 1in Chases. She is also known for the single Boom Boom which came out in 2011.
In 2010, she attempted to reach the Eurovision Song Contest by entering the national pre-selection with a song called Hey (Let Me Hear You Say). She performed alongside the singer Mihran, but the duo finished in second place behind Eva Rivas. The following year, she successfully represented Armenia at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf. Although she performed the track Boom Boom, she did not qualify for the final round.
Work in media and production
Beyond her singing, she founded the Emmy-B Production Center. This company operates in Armenia and focuses on discovering and developing young musical talent. In 2014, she expanded her television work by serving as a judge on the third season of the Armenian edition of The X Factor.
Birthday and age
Emmy was born on April 12, 1984, which makes Emmy 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Emmy shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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