| Igor Cukrov | |
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Igor Cukrov (2009) |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Igor Cukrov |
| Born | June 6, 1984 Šibenik, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia |
| Origin | Split, Croatia |
| Genres | Pop, Rock, Pop rock, Bel canto |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, musician, television personality |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar, clarinet, trumpet[1] |
| Years active | 2008—present |
| Labels | Melody Music |
| Associated acts | Operacija trijumf |
Igor Cukrov born (6 June 1984) is a Croatian singer, musician and television personality. He came to media attention as one of sixteen contestants of talents show Operacija trijumf, Balkan version of Endemol's Star Academy. Cukrov represented Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 alongside Andrea Šušnjara with the song "Lijepa Tena", written by Tonči Huljić.[2][3] The song qualified to the final from the second semi-final as the jury's selected qualifier. It eventually finished in 18th place with 45 points.
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Cukrov performed as the Split Festival where he was awarded a prize for best debutant and he has also gained experience as a tenor of the a Capella Cambi singers.[2]
The Operacija trijumf is the Balkan version of Endemol's talents show Star Academy. It included the young talents from whole former SFR Yugoslavia (except Slovenia and Kosovo) — Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. The show began on September 29, 2008. Cukrov showcased his singing abilities through a wide repertory, singing opera songs such as "Con te partirò" of Andrea Bocelli, but also rock songs such as "Angie" of the Rolling Stones and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" of Aerosmith.[2] The contestants of the Operacija trijumf, including Cukrov, supported Goran Karan at his concert in Belgrade, singing "Stand by Me".[4]
Igor Cukrov was expelled on the 13th gala event, losing in telephone voting to Vukašin Brajić.[5] During the show, there were some rumors that the judge Tonči Huljić is very protective about Cukrov,[6] because he was never nominated, until the twelfth gala; Huljić later stated that expelling Cukrov was an injustice.[5]
During the Operacija trijumf, Igor Cukrov performed the following songs:
After the Operacija trijumf, all the contestants expressed the will to participate at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, which will be held in Moscow.[7] The Croatian OT contestants Cukrov and Ana Bebić immediately qualified for the final event.[8] The song "Lijepa Tena" was written and composed by famous Croatian musician Tonči Huljić. The Croatian final for the Eurovision Song Contest – Dora – was held on February 28, 2008, and Igor Cukrov won with the total of 30 points.[2][3] The song competed in the second semi-final where it won qualification for the final as the jury's selected pick. It finished in 18th place.
| Preceded by Kraljevi ulice & 75 Cents with Romanca |
Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 (with Andrea) |
Succeeded by Feminnem with Lako je sve |