Biography
Who is Nigar Jamal?
Early life and education
Nigar Jamal was born in Baku on September 7, 1980. Her birth name was Nigar Mutallibzadeh. She grew up in her birthplace and spent her formative years there.
In 1997, Nigar Jamal began studying at Khazar University. She focused her studies on economics and management, completing three of the four required years of her degree program. Before launching her professional music career, she spent five years working as a housewife.
Eurovision Song Contest victory
In December 2010, Nigar Jamal entered the national selection competition in Azerbaijan known as Milli Seçim Turu 2011. She competed in Heat 7 and achieved a joint first place finish with eleven points, which allowed her to advance to the semi-final round.
She successfully qualified from the semi-final to reach the final held on February 11, 2011. During this event, she and Eldar Gasimov were chosen to represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 held in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Post Eurovision career and music
Following their victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, Nigar Jamal and Eldar Gasimov traveled to multiple countries to perform their winning song. To honor their achievement, postal authorities in Azerbaijan printed 15000 postage stamps valued at one manat featuring the duo.
In late 2011, Nigar released her first solo track and music video titled Crush on You. She subsequently collaborated with other artists on various projects, including a duet titled Qal with Miri Yusif and another duet named Come Into My World with Dima Bilan.
Television appearances and judging roles
Nigar Jamal expanded her career into television by taking on acting and judging roles in different countries. In September 2011, reports confirmed that she would make an appearance in an episode of the Turkish comedy series Yahşi Cazibe.
In 2012, she served as one of five music experts from Azerbaijan on the professional jury for the Danish national selection event for the Eurovision contestant that year. Later, in early 2014, she worked as a judge on the Turkish television talent program X Factor.
Birthday and age
Nigar Jamal was born on September 7, 1980, which makes Nigar 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Nigar shares the date with 39 other famous people.
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