| Michael von der Heide | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | 16 October 1971 |
| Occupations | Singer |
Michael von der Heide (born 16 October 1971 in Amden, Switzerland) is a Swiss musician, singer and actor.
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Von der Heide was born the son of a German father and a Swiss mother.
In 1999, Von der Heide participated in the German national final with the song "Bye Bye Bar", eventually finishing fifth, and did not go on to represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999.
Von der Heide played a small part as one of the Swiss jurors.[1]
On 18 December 2009, it was announced that Von der Heide will represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Il pleut de l'or".[2][3]
Von der Heide has been under constant scrutiny over his sexuality. In an interview, Von der Heide states that he doesn't feel the need to discuss his personal life in public, but that it is quite obvious that he is gay.[4]
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | AT | CH | ||
| 1996 | Michael von der Heide | − | − | − |
| 1998 | 30° | − | − | 18 |
| 2000 | Tourist | − | − | 5 |
| 2003 | Frisch | − | − | 44 |
| 2003 | Helvetia | − | − | − |
| 2005 | 2pièces | − | − | 72 |
| 2005 | Freie Sicht | − | − | 39 |
| Preceded by Lovebugs with The Highest Heights |
Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 |
Succeeded by Anna Rossinelli |