Can Bonomo

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Can Bonomo
Born (1987-05-16) 16 May 1987 (age 36)
Izmir, Turkey
Years active 2005-present
Labels We Play[1]
Website canbonomo.com

Can Bonomo (born 16 May 1987, İzmir) is a Turkish singer [2] who represented Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.[3]

Early life

Bonomo was born in İzmir, Turkey to Sephardi Turkish family.[4] At the age of 17, he began his official career as a vocal productionist in Istanbul. At the same time, Can went on with studying TV and cinema at the Istanbul Bilgi University with his programmes being aired on popular radio channels such as Number 1 FM, Radio101 and Radio Class. Then his radio programmes were followed by programmes in international TV channels such as MTV and Number One TV.[5]' Sephardic culture and the ancient language of exiled Spaniard Jew's are the main elements that shaped his music.

Eurovision 2012

In January, 2012, he was internally selected to represent Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.[6] In February 2012, Can revealed his song "Love Me Back" to the public.[7] He placed seventh with the song at the contest's final competition on 26 May 2012.

Albums

Singles

Awards

  • "2011 Golden Butterfly Television Awards" Best New Artist [8]

References

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  4. Ron Kampeas, "Turkish Jews celebrate country’s Eurovision pick, but singer would prefer quiet about his religion", Jewish Telegraphic Agency, January 17, 2012.
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Preceded by Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest
2012
Succeeded by
[to be determined]