Can Bonomo
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Can Bonomo | |
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Born | Izmir, Turkey |
16 May 1987
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
- Meczup (2011)
- Aşktan Ve Gariplikten (2012)
- Bulunmam Gerek (2014)
Singles
- Şaşkın (2011)
- Bana Bir Saz Verin (2011)
- Meczup (2011)
- Love Me Back (2012)
- Ali Baba (2012)
- Başkan (2012)
Awards
- "2011 Golden Butterfly Television Awards" Best New Artist [8]
References
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Preceded by | Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 |
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- Living people
- Turkish musicians
- Turkish male singers
- Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 2012
- Turkish Eurovision Song Contest entrants
- Musicians from Izmir
- Istanbul Bilgi University alumni
- Turkish Jews