Biography
Who is Ott Lepland?
Early life and musical beginnings
Ott Lepland began his singing career as a young child. During the mid-1990s, he recorded and released four separate albums featuring children's songs. These early projects included titles like Oti jõululaulud in 1995 and Oti suvelaulud in 1996, followed by Ott ja Valged jänesed and Ott ja sõbrad in 1996. Alongside his vocal work, he dedicated ten years to studying the piano.
As he grew older, Ott continued his formal education in the arts. He attended the Georg Ots Tallinn Music School, where he focused on pop and jazz singing techniques to refine his vocal style.
Rise to national fame
His breakthrough arrived in 2009 when he competed in the third season of the television show Eesti otsib superstaari. He won the competition, which brought him significant national mainstream attention across Estonia. This success led to the release of his self-titled debut album in 2010, which contained twelve tracks, including the singles Otsides ma pean su jälle leidma and Süte peal sulanud jää.
In late 2010, a fan book titled Lubage mul olla. Ott Lepland was published to document his path. The book featured the subtitle 8 kuud superstaarina, providing insight into his first eight months of professional success following the singing competition.
Eurovision and television work
In 2012, the singer represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Baku, Azerbaijan. He performed the song Kuula, which earned him a sixth-place finish in the final round. This performance remains one of his most recognized musical contributions on an international stage.
Ott Lepland has also appeared in various other television productions. In 2011, he participated in the TV3 show Laulupealinn, where he represented the town of Kärdla. Throughout the series, he performed alongside local residents, including his own grandmother and a regional choir. He ultimately won the competition, earning Kärdla the title of the Singing Capital of Estonia.
Acting and discography
Beyond his music career, the performer has explored acting. He took on the role of Troy Bolton in the Estonian production of High School Musical, staged by the Estonian State Puppet and Youth Theatre.
His discography is extensive, spanning many years of releases. Well-known studio albums include Laulan ma sind from 2011, Öö mu kannul käib from 2012, and Siinpoolne in 2015. He has continued to release music steadily, with tracks like Maailm mu ees in 2016 and Tagasirändur with Rein Rannap in 2018. His recent output includes singles such as Lõpmatuses, released in 2023, and Liiv tuule käes, which arrived in 2024.
Birthday and age
Ott Lepland was born on May 17, 1987, which makes Ott 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Ott shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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