17 Facts About Esther Ofarim

Esther Zaied, better known by her married name Esther Ofarim, is an Israeli singer.

Esther Ofarim came second in the 1963 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "T'en va pas", representing Switzerland.

Esther Ofarim began performing as a child, singing Hebrew and international folk songs.

In 1958, Esther met Abi Ofarim, a guitarist and dancer, who she later married.

Esther Ofarim was a student in his dance studio in Haifa.

Esther Ofarim served four months in the Israeli Army before she was discharged owing to her marriage to Abi.

In 1960, Esther Ofarim landed the role of Katzia in the play The Legend of Three and Four at the Habima Theatre.

In 1962, Esther Ofarim released her self-titled debut solo album and was invited to join Frank Sinatra in his performances in Israel.

In 1963, Esther Ofarim had a starring role in the German film Es war mir ein Vergnugen.

Esther Ofarim headlined in the major concert halls and theaters.

Esther Ofarim starred in German films and had her own television specials on BBC and Eurovision.

In 1966, Abi and Esther Ofarim had their first hit with "Noch einen Tanz", an English version of which, "One More Dance", was a hit in the UK two years later, peaking at No 13.

Esther Ofarim began recording as a solo artist in the early 1960s.

Esther Ofarim's songs were featured in the 2004 Israeli film, Walk on Water.

At the age of 17, Esther married Abi Ofarim on December 11,1958.

Esther Ofarim later married assistant television director Philipp von Sell, who is 18 years her junior.

In 1965, Esther Ofarim won an Edison Award at the Grand Gala du Disque in Holland.