Leonor Andrade
Singer and Eurovision contestant
Born
September 13th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Portugal
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Born in Portugal, a career in music began at a young age. Gained recognition for participating in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Released a debut album showcasing talent in pop music. Collaborated with various artists and participated in music festivals, contributing to the Portuguese music scene.
Represented Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015
Released debut album 'Está Tudo Bem'
Participated in the talent show 'The Voice Portugal'
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