Biography
Who is Nadav Guedj?
Early life and background
Nadav Guedj was born on November 2, 1998, in Paris to an Algerian Jewish family. He later moved to Israel, settling in the city of Netanya where he spent his formative years. During his youth, he developed a strong interest in R&B, pop, soul, and hip hop music, drawing inspiration from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, and Justin Timberlake.
Before achieving widespread music fame, Nadav fulfilled his mandatory military service by performing in an Israel Defense Forces musical band. His early exposure to performance set the stage for his entry into national television competitions as a teenager.
Rise to fame on HaKokhav HaBa
Nadav entered the second season of HaKokhav HaBa as the youngest participant, having just turned sixteen years old at his first audition. He performed songs like Rihanna's Russian Roulette and Stevie Wonder's Lately to advance through the initial selection rounds.
As the competition progressed, he performed covers of tracks by Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake. On February 17, 2015, Nadav won the entire competition with a performance of Beyoncé's Halo, securing his spot as the Israeli representative for the upcoming Eurovision contest.
Eurovision and debut album
Following his victory, it was announced that Nadav would perform the song Golden Boy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. Written by Doron Medalie, the track became Israel's first entry in the contest to be sung entirely in English.
He traveled to Vienna for the competition, where he successfully qualified for the grand final and finished in ninth place with ninety-seven points. Later that year, he released several singles including Summer Together, Good Vibes, and Jump before dropping his self-titled debut studio album in 2016.
Hebrew music and acting career
In late 2017, Nadav released Ulay Nedaber, which marked his first song recorded in Hebrew and became his best-known track. He continued releasing Hebrew singles leading toward his second album, including 38 Ma'alot, which served as the theme song for the Israeli film Full Gas.
Alongside his musical pursuits, Nadav expanded into acting. He appeared in the third season of the teen drama Cadabra, acted in the film Full Gas, and later took on a role in the television series HaYoreshet on Channel 12.
Recent projects and personal life
In early 2025, Nadav spoke publicly about his temporary absence from the music industry, sharing that he had experienced hospitalization due to bipolar disorder. He returned to releasing music soon after with the single Mashuga.
On January 22, 2026, he released his second studio album titled Bli Yad Al HaDofek. This record marked his first full-length project entirely in Hebrew, featuring ten songs that blended Israeli pop and R&B while drawing deeply from his personal life experiences.
Birthday and age
Nadav Guedj was born on November 2, 1998, which makes Nadav 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Nadav shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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