Biography
Who is Simón?
Early life and background
Simón was born in the city of Hrazdan, Armenia, on August 9, 1994. He grew up in a family of medical professionals. Following his primary education, he enrolled at the Armenian National Agrarian University to study economics.
Despite his academic focus on economics, he did not pursue a career in that field. Instead, he chose to dedicate his time to developing his skills in music and dance. This transition allowed him to build a foundation for his eventual professional life in the entertainment industry.
Dance and early music career
His public entertainment career began in 2012 when he participated in a televised dance competition titled Parir te karogh es. This early experience in front of cameras helped establish his initial presence in the Armenian media scene.
He later expanded his career into music, participating in various talent and musical entertainment shows. In June 2025, he reached the finals of the competition Yerku astgh, where he performed as part of a duet with the dancer Sona Yesyan.
Eurovision and musical achievements
In early 2025, Simón competed as a finalist in Depi Evratesil, a selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest. He performed the track Ay paparey bye, ultimately finishing as the overall runner-up after receiving high scores from the national and international juries.
Following this success, he was appointed to the Armenian jury for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. In March 2026, he was internally selected by the broadcaster AMPTV to represent Armenia in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Paloma Rumba. Although he did not qualify from the semi-final stage, he achieved recognition that same month by winning the Revelation of the Year award at the Khazer Armenian Music Awards.
Personal life and family
Simón is married to Anush Avagyan, who works professionally as a singer and producer. Together, the couple has two children, specifically twin sons. He maintains his career while balancing these family responsibilities in Armenia.
Birthday and age
Simón was born on August 9, 1994, which makes Simón 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Simón shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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