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Shiri MaimonIsraeli singer and actress
Date of Birth: 17.05.1981
Country:  Israel |
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Biography of Shiri Maimon
Shiri Maimon, an Israeli singer and actress, was born in 1981 in Haifa, Israel. She grew up in Kiryat Haim, with her mother being of Moroccan descent and her father from Tunisia. From a young age, Shiri displayed exceptional performing talents and started participating in children's vocal competitions, captivating audiences at the age of 10.
Early Career
Afterwards, Shiri worked as a club singer in the resort city of Eilat and had the opportunity to appear in a music video for the group 'Teapacks'. Remarkably, even during her service in the Israel Defense Forces, Shiri continued singing as a member of the army troupe. In 2004, she released her first single, 'Until You Understand Me', and later became a guest on the popular Israeli program 'EXIT' while working on her debut album.
Eurovision and Success
In 2005, Shiri participated in the local selection contest for Eurovision, 'Kdam Eurovision', where she secured victory with 116 out of 120 possible points. This success led her to compete in the 'Eurovision Song Contest' in Kiev. Performing the song 'HaSheket SheNish'ar' (The Silence that Remains) in a mix of Hebrew and English, Shiri achieved a respectable 4th place.
Rising Stardom
In the fall of 2005, Shiri Maimon released her first album, simply titled 'Shiri Maimon', which sold over 20,000 copies and achieved gold status in Israel. She also appeared in the popular Israeli series 'Yeladot Ra'ot' (Bad Girls), portraying a singer. Her second album, 'Rega Lifney She...' (Just Before...), was launched in 2008 with the hit single 'Yoter Tov Lisloach' (Better to Forgive). Around the same time, Shiri released an English album titled 'Standing On My Own'.
International Recognition
In late 2007 and early 2008, Shiri Maimon embarked on a tour in the United States, performing concerts for the Jewish audience in Brooklyn. She also performed at the 'MTV Europe Awards' in 2008 with the song 'Now That You're Gone' and visited Liverpool. She achieved third place in the 'Europe's Favourite Act' category. Additionally, Shiri became a participant in the 'Global One' project, which selects talented local artists from over 20 countries worldwide.
