Biography
Who is Salvador Sobral?
Early Life and Education
Salvador Sobral was born in Lisbon, Portugal, on December 28, 1989. His parents are Salvador Luís Cabral Braamcamp Sobral and Luísa Maria Cabral Posser Vilar. He also has a sister named Luísa Sobral, who is also a singer.
At age ten, Salvador participated in the television program Bravo Bravíssimo. Later, at twenty, he was a finalist on Ídolos, the Portuguese version of the Idols franchise. He studied psychology at ISPA, University Institute before deciding to pursue a career in music. He also spent time as an Erasmus student at the University of the Balearic Islands, where he performed in bars.
Music Career and Eurovision Success
In 2016, Salvador Sobral released his debut single, "Excuse Me," which was also the title track of his first studio album. The album reached number 10 on the Portuguese Album Chart. The following year, he competed in Festival da Canção 2017 with the song "Amar pelos dois," winning the competition and earning the right to represent Portugal at Eurovision.
Salvador won the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with "Amar pelos dois," a song written and composed by his sister, Luísa Sobral. This victory marked Portugal's first win in the contest's history, ending a 53-year wait. He achieved the highest score ever recorded by a winner under the current voting system, earning 758 points after securing both the jury vote and the televote.
Health and Personal Life
In September 2017, Salvador announced a temporary hiatus from music due to health issues, stating he needed to undergo treatment. He successfully received a heart transplant in December 2017 and was discharged from the hospital the following month. Doctors advised him to maintain a quiet life and avoid large crowds during his recovery.
Salvador married Belgian actress Jenna Thiam in Lisbon on December 29, 2018. They have one daughter. In March 2024, he shared that he is intersex, explaining that his body does not naturally produce testosterone. In October 2020, he was diagnosed with COVID-19 but made a full recovery after self-isolating.
Birthday and age
Salvador Sobral was born on December 28, 1989, which makes Salvador 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Salvador shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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