1. Benny Cristo was nominated to represent the Czech Republic in the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, after winning the national round with the song "Kemama".
13 Facts About Benny Cristo
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In 2009, Benny Cristo was one of the finalists on the talent show Cesko Slovenska SuperStar.
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In 2013, Benny Cristo was nominated for the Cesky slavik award in the category Music Video of the Year, for the song "Bomby".
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In 2016, Benny Cristo won the Cesky slavik award in the category "Most Streamed Czech Song", with the track "ASIO".
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Benny Cristo later collaborated with Maria Cirova on the theme song for the movie Backstage, directed by Andrea Sedlackova.
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Benny Cristo himself appears in the film as a judge in a dance competition.
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Benny Cristo was selected to represent his country in the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest, after winning the national round.
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Benny Cristo was to perform in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with the song "Kemama".
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In May 2020, it was confirmed that Benny Cristo would sing for the Czech Republic in the 2021 event, with a new song.
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Benny Cristo sang in the second semifinal of the contest but did not qualify for the final, finishing 15th, with 23 points.
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Benny Cristo takes part in various projects and campaigns supporting animal rights.
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Benny Cristo has competed in Brazilian jiu-jitsu around the world.
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Benny Cristo's mother is Czech, and his father is from Angola.