Edurne
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Edurne performing in 2007 at EuroPride | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Edurne García Almagro |
Also known as | Edurne |
Born |
Madrid, Spain | 22 December 1985
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
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
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Edurne[4][5] |
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Ilusión |
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Première |
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Nueva Piel |
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Climax |
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Singles
Year | Single | Chart positions | Album |
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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) |
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2010 | "Soy Como Soy" | – | Nueva Piel |
2011 | "Oigo Mi Corazón" | – | |
2013 | "Pretty Boy" | – | Climax |
2014 | "Painkiller" | - | |
2015 | "Amanecer" | 3 | TBA |
Other charted singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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SPA | |||
"Hand On Heart" (Olly Murs ft. Edurne) |
2013 | 46 | Right Place Right Time |
Musical collaborations
Year | Song | Artist | Notes |
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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
- BSO Grease, el musical de tu vida (2008)
- BSO Grease, el musical (2011)
Tours
Single tours
- 2006: Tour Edurne
- 2007: Tour Ilusión
- 2008: Mini Tour Première
- 2010: Tour Nueva Piel
- 2014: Painkiller Tour
Joint tours
- 2005: Tour Operación Triunfo
- 2008: Grease, el musical de tu vida
- 2011: Tour PopStars
- 2011–13: Grease, el musical
- 2013: 40 Hot Mix Road Show
Filmography
Cinema
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Escudero, Victor (14 January 2015). "Edurne to sing for Spain in Vienna!". eurovision.tv. eurovision.tv. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ "Edurne: “Me da miedo gustar a la gente sólo por mi físico”". Tony Díaz. 2006. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ Edurne's Singles and Albums Discography on spanishcharts.com
- ↑ Edurne (album) on iTunes.es
- ↑ Edurne (reissue) on iTunes.es
- ↑ Edurne's Albums and Singles discography on spanishcharts.com
- ↑ ¿Sabéis en qué está trabajando Edurne en este momento?.
- ↑ Los Sims 3 solidarios con la Fundación Aladina, fotos de la grabación villancicos en Simlish
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Edurne. |
- Edurne on Twitter
- Official Website
- EdurneWorld.com – The First Website in English
- Official Facebook
- Edurne on Myspace
Preceded by Ruth Lorenzo with Dancing in the Rain |
Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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