The British artist was chosen by the BBC for his talent and career full of success, innovation and diversity.
to’Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Among the artists who will compete in the final on Saturday 11 May, which will be broadcast live in Italy in prime time on Rai 1, there is also the British actor and singer Ollie Alexanderchose it BBC To represent the United Kingdom with the song giddyher first single after thirteen years of activity with the band. Years and years.
EUROVISION 2024: Ollie Alexander to represent the United Kingdom
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After the great success achieved Sam Ryder with Space manrunner-up at Eurovision 2022, and poor result the following year May Muellerpenultimate with just 24 points, the UK tries again this year by fielding one of the most diverse artists in recent years: actor, singer and screenwriter. Ollie Alexander.
Who is Ollie Alexander, singer and actor?
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Born in 1990, Oliver Alexander ThorntonThis is the real name of Ollie Alexander, he started taking his first steps in the world of entertainment in 2009, where he made his debut as an actor in the TV movie SummerhillFrom there, the 33-year-old never stopped, moving from television to film, with roles in Enter the blank, Gulliver’s Travels H high hopesBut also participations in successful TV series such as Leather, Penny Dreadful And the series It’s a sin..
At the same time, Ollie Alexander also managed to establish himself as a vocal artist, joining the group Years and years As lead vocalist. The band’s debut came with the single I wish I knewwhich was followed in quick succession by songs such as Traps, TRUE H kingYears & Years’ most successful song to date. After releasing three albums between 2015 and 2022, Olly Alexander decided to go the solo route and released his first single, giddyis exactly the song the 33-year-old brings to the table. Waiting for Eurovision 2024.
Alexanderopenly gay and an activist for years for the rights of the LGBTQI+ community, It will be shown twice during Eurovision 2024.just like Angelina Mango. As a representative of the United Kingdom, one of the Big Five nations along with Italy, Spain, France and Germany, Olli Alexander will take to the stage in Malmö during the first semi-final on Tuesday, May 7, and will not compete, for the second time. During the final on Saturday, May 11, where he will compete this time against the other representatives of the Big Five, the Swedish twins Marcus and Martin 20 finalists were selected at the end of the semi-finals.
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