Shiri Maimon (Hebrew: ???? ?????; born 17 May 1981) is an Israeli pop/R&B singer, TV show host and actress, who rose to fame as the runner-up in the TV show Kokhav Nolad. She represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005.As of 2013, Shiri is also serving as one of the four judges of the first season of The X Factor Israel.
Placed fourth in the 2005 Eurovision contest with 154 points (of which a maximum of 12 points was awarded by Monaco).
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In 2000 she was called up for her National Service, and was invited to join the Air Force Entertainment Group traveling the length and breadth of the country to entertain the troops.
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She was born in Haifa, and grew up in the neighbouring town of Kiriyat Haim.
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After the Army, she decided to move to Eilat, which is Israel's major tourist town and, as a result, a source of employment for many singers and dancers in the hotels and clubs. She worked there for a year as a singer and dancer.
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In 2003 auditioned for 'A Star Is Born', Israel's version of 'Pop Idol'. She was voted into 2nd place, gained tremendous popularity with the public, and was one of the few artists to be signed to a recording contract by Helicon Records.
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Currently working on her first album which is scheduled for release in the summer of 2005. [2005]
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Her name Shiri on Hebrew means 'the song of my soul'.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Matzav Ha'Uma
2012
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Kochav Nolad
TV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 2009 performer - 1 episode, 2003
Hachaverim Shel Naor
2009
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Ha-Shminiya
2005
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Kdam Erovizion
2005
TV Movie performer: "Ha-Sheket SheNish'ar"
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dead End
2006/II
Mika
Yeladot Ra'ot
2006
TV Series
Maya Gold
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Hayom BaLayla
2017
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Hakol Avud
2016
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Eretz Nehederet
2015
TV Series
Herself
Hakol Holech
2015
TV Series
Herself
Matzav Ha'Uma
2012-2014
TV Series
Herself
Hachaverim Shel Naor
2009
TV Series
Herself
The Eurovision Song Contest
2005
TV Special
Herself - Israeli Entry: 4th Place
The Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final
2005
TV Special
Herself - Israeli Entry: 7th Place
Kdam Erovizion
2005
TV Movie
Herself (1st place)
Kochav Nolad
2003
TV Series
Herself - 2nd Place
Exit
2003
TV Series
Herself (Host) (2003-2005)
Known for movies
The Eurovision Song Contest (2005) as Herself - Israeli Entry: 4th Place
The Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final (2005) as Herself - Israeli Entry: 7th Place
$9 Million
