Edurne

This article is about the Spanish dance-pop vocalist. For the Spanish mountaineer, see Edurne Pasaban.
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is García and the second or maternal family name is Almagro.
Edurne

Edurne performing in 2007 at EuroPride
Background information
Birth name Edurne García Almagro
Also known as Edurne
Born 22 December 1985
Madrid, Spain
Genres pop, rock, electropop, synthpop, dance, dance-pop
Occupation(s) singer, actress, TV presenter, occasional model
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2006–present
Labels Sony Music Spain
Associated acts Mónica Naranjo, Soraya Arnelas, Olly Murs
Website http://www.edurneweb.com

Edurne García Almagro (born on December 22, 1985 ), known professionally as Edurne, is a Spanish dance-pop vocalist, actress, TV presenter and occasional model. She rose to fame in late 2005 when she took part in the Spanish casting show Operación Triunfo on Telecinco and finished in sixth place in 2006. She will represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Amanecer".[1]

Early life and early beginnings

Edurne was born on December 22, 1985 in the capital of Spain, Madrid. She started attending auditions as a child. At the adge of 9, she became a member of the children's music group Trastos.[2] She also had as a child minor roles in Spanish TV series like Hospital Central (2002) or Ana y los 7 (2003). In late 2005, Edurne auditioned for the fourth series of Operación Triunfo, where she was selected by the show's jury. She was eliminated in the 12th live show, finishing in sixth place in early 2006.

Musical career

2006: "Edurne" era

Edurne embarked on a music career with Sony BMG Spain and released her first studio album, called Edurne in 2006, which spawns the single 'Despierta" that debuted on the fifth position on the Spanish Singles Charts. "Amores Dormidos" and "Te Falta Veneno" were the soundtrack for the Spanish telenovela Yo Soy Bea and reached both the top-twenty in Edurne's native country.

2007: "Ilusión" era

2007 saw the release of Edurne's second studio album, called Ilusión, which produced two singles. "Ven Por Mí" reached, as the album's lead single, the top-twenty in the Spanish Dance iTunes Charts.

2008-2009: "Premiėre" era and Grease

Edurne released her third album Première on 4 June 2008, with the lead single being "Un Poco de Amor" (Spanish version of Queen's "Somebody to Love)". "Sigo Enamorada de Ti" (Spanish version of "Hopelessly Devoted To You") and "Tú serás para mí" (Spanish version of "You're The One That I Want") were the following singles. Both are Grase's soundtracks, because of Edurne's role as "Sandy" in Grease, El musical de tu vida from 2007 to 2013.

2010-2012: "Nueva Piel" era

Edurne's fourth studio album Nueva Piel was released in 2010. It produced the two singles "Soy Como Soy" and "Oigo Mi Corazón"; both achieved moderate success on the Spanish charts. Edurne joined the cast of ¡Más Que Baile!, the Spanish version of Strictly Come Dancing, where she took the second place in the final.

2013-2014:"Climax" era

Edurne released her fifth studio album Climax on 24 September 2013, with the lead single "Pretty Boy", which went straight to number thirty-three on Del 40 al 1 chart, hits list on the most important Spanish music radio Los 40 Principales. "Pankiller" was selected to be the second single and the music video became popular very fast in the social networks because of the comparisons with US popstars Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Madonna. In 2013, Edurne joined the cast of the third season of Tu Cara Me Suena (Your Face Sounds Familiar), a Spanish show where celebrities impersonate singers for charity, where she also was proclaimed winner with the 60% of popular votes with her Christina Aguilera impersonation and her song "Hurt" in the show's finale. From June to December 2014, Edurne presented the comedy show Todo va bien, along with Xavi Rodríguez, on Cuatro.

2015-present: Eurovision Song Contest

On 14 January 2015, TVE announced the internal selection of Edurne to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Amanecer".[1] During her music career Edurne has earned one 40 Principales Award nomination.

Personal life

Edurne is in a relationship with Manchester United-player David de Gea.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
ESP
[3]
Edurne[4][5]
  • Release date: March 21, 2006
  • Label: Sony BMG
3
  • Spain: 50,000+ shipments
Ilusión
  • Release date: June 19, 2007
  • Label: Sony BMG
13
Première
  • Release date: June 3, 2008
  • Label: Sony BMG
39
Nueva Piel
  • Release date: March 23, 2010
  • Label: Sony BMG
16
Climax
  • Release date: September 23, 2013
  • Label: Sony BMG
22

Singles

Year Single Chart positions Album
ESP
[6]
2006 "Despierta" 5 Edurne
"Amores Dormidos"
"Te Falta Veneno" Edurne (Reissue)
2007 "No Quiero Más" Ilusión
"Ven Por Mi"
"Fue Para los Dos
2008 "Un Poco de Amor" Première
"Sigo Enamorada de Ti"
2009 "Tú Serás Para Mí"
(featuring Carlos Solano)
2010 "Soy Como Soy" Nueva Piel
2011 "Oigo Mi Corazón"
2013 "Pretty Boy" Climax
2014 "Painkiller" -
2015 "Amanecer" 3 TBA

Other charted singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
SPA
"Hand On Heart"
(Olly Murs ft. Edurne)
2013 46 Right Place Right Time

Musical collaborations

Year Song Artist Notes
2006 "Te falta veneno" Main theme of the Spanish TV series Yo soy Bea.
2006 "Don't Tell Me Tonight" Cameron Cartio Song for the Persian/Swedish singer's album Borderless.
2010 "Fiesta" y "¡Bienvenidos al mundo de Pocoyó!" Song for the album Pocoyó Fiesta.
2010 "Colgando en tus manos" José Mota Song for charity album Voces X1Fin: Juntos por Malí.[7]
2010 "25 de diciembre" (in simlish) David de Gea Song for the album Los Sims 3 Solidarios.[8]
2011 "Por el mar" Miguel Costas Song for the Galician singer's album Costas is Back.
2011 "Que güeno que estoy" Mojinos Escozíos Song for the Catalan band's album Mená Chatruá.
2012 "Nuestro primer día" David Summers, Ana Torroja, Álvaro Benito, los Aslándticos y los Tchi Denw Charity single for Fundación Voces.
2012 "More than a lover" Brian Cross Exclusive song for Reebok Classics.
2013 "Hand on Heart" Olly Murs Song for the Spanish edition of English singer Olly Murs' album Right Place Right Time.
2015 "Soñar" Song for the Spanish soundtrack of Cinderella.

Other albums

Tours

Single tours

Joint tours

Filmography

Cinema

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Cruce Laura Shortfilm
2011 Muchas vidas: El viaje del vidrio Edurne Shortfilm
2012 Está en tu mano: Cruz Roja y Vichy Edurne Shortfilm

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Hospital Central Marga 1 episode
2003 Ana y los 7 Rebeca 4 episodes
2006 Cambio de clase Herself 1 episode
Cruz y Raya/Juan y Jose show Host Sketch De vez en cuando la vida
2007 Edurne y sus bichos Presenter 2 seasons
2008 Es bello vivir: Especial Nochevieja Nurse Sketch
2009 Con el vértigo en los talones: Especial Nochevieja Marta Sánchez Sketch
2010 Invasores Herself Invader; guest artist
2010 La hora de José Mota Águila Rosa (parody) Sketch
2011 Se lo que hicisteis... Guest She worked in a Lip Dub for episode 1,000
2013/2014 Tu cara me suena Herself 1st season (guest) and 3rd season (contestant/winner)
2014 Todo va bien Presenter

Awards and nominations

Year Category Award Result
2006 Premio Naranja de la Sierra a la música Naranja-Limón Awards Won
Best New Artist Principales Awards Nominated
"Tanga" Girl of the Year (Chica Tanga Girl) Evax Awards Won
2008 Nacionales de la Música Garamond Awards Won
Best Female Pop Singer Cosmopolitan Awards Nominated
2010 Singer of the Year Must! Awards Nominated
2011 Best Video for "Oigo mi corazón" Must! Awards Won
Best Artist Must! Awards Nominated
2014 Female Voice of the Year Propolis Awards Won

References

External links

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Preceded by
Ruth Lorenzo
with Dancing in the Rain
Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest
2015
Succeeded by
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