Biography
Who is Tornike Kipiani?
Early music career
Tornike Kipiani began his musical path at nineteen. He formed a rock band named The Circular Corner to start his professional path. This group was his first major musical endeavor within the local Georgian scene.
In 2012, Tornike participated in the television competition Magtifan. This show aired on the Maestro network. He performed well throughout the series and successfully placed in the top five of all contestants.
Winning X Factor and Eurovision
Tornike Kipiani achieved significant fame in 2014. He competed in the first season of X Factor Georgia. Under the guidance of his mentor Tamta, he eventually won the entire competition.
Later, he set his sights on the Eurovision stage. He first participated in the national selection process for the 2017 contest. He performed the song You Are My Sunshine alongside Giorgi Bolotashvili, finishing twenty-third.
By winning Georgian Idol, he secured the right to represent his nation in the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest. He prepared the song Take Me as I Am for the event in Rotterdam. However, officials cancelled the contest due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
He returned to the Eurovision stage in 2021. Tornike performed the track titled You for the competition. Despite his efforts, he did not qualify for the grand final.
Personal life and other work
Outside of his professional music career, Tornike Kipiani maintains a career as an architect. He balances these two distinct professional fields in his daily life.
The singer is also a parent. He has three children. He currently resides in Georgia, where he continues to focus on his various projects.
Birthday and age
Tornike Kipiani was born on December 11, 1987, which makes Tornike 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Tornike shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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