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Sampson was born in [[Linz]], Austria. His father is a [[pilates]] master teacher and introduced pilates in the German-speaking countries. Cesár himself became a personal trainer and strength and mobility coach in pilates. His mother was a singer and songwriter most famous for co-writing and performing the theme song of the popular Austrian TV series ''[[Inspector Rex]]'' (in [[German language|German]] ''Kommissar Rex'').
Sampson was born in [[Linz]], Austria. His father is a [[pilates]] master teacher and introduced pilates in the German-speaking countries. Cesár himself became a personal trainer and strength and mobility coach in pilates. His mother was a singer and songwriter most famous for co-writing and performing the theme song of the popular Austrian TV series ''[[Inspector Rex]]'' (in [[German language|German]] ''Kommissar Rex'').


He worked for many years as a [[Social work|social worker]]. In the music domain, he was part of the music formation Symphonix International, a musical production and events project, mostly active in Austria and Bulgaria with Boby Milanov as CEO. He also worked with the formation Electric Church.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://diepresse.com/home/kultur/popco/5333185/Cesar-Sampson-tritt-fuer-Oesterreich-beim-Song-Contest-an |title=Cesar Sampson tritt für Österreich beim Song Contest an|publisher=DiePresse.com |date=2017-12-05|access-date=2018-03-11|language=German}}</ref> Sampson is also the nephew of [[Helen DeMacque|Helen "Pepsi" DeMacque]] from the 1980s duo [[Pepsi & Shirlie]].<ref>{{Citation|last=ESCunited|title=Eurovision Song Contest 2018 - Austria - Cesar Simpson - Interview in London 2018|date=2018-04-09|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfgsCt3k8WA|accessdate=2018-04-19}}</ref>
At the age of seventeen, he started touring locally and internationally. He was a backing singer on Austrian version of ''[[Dancing With the Stars]]''. He worked for many years as a [[Social work|social worker]]. In the music domain, he was part of the music formation Symphonix International, a musical production and events project, mostly active in Austria and Bulgaria with Boby Milanov as CEO. He also worked with the formation Electric Church.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://diepresse.com/home/kultur/popco/5333185/Cesar-Sampson-tritt-fuer-Oesterreich-beim-Song-Contest-an |title=Cesar Sampson tritt für Österreich beim Song Contest an|publisher=DiePresse.com |date=2017-12-05|access-date=2018-03-11|language=German}}</ref> Sampson is also the nephew of [[Helen DeMacque|Helen "Pepsi" DeMacque]] from the 1980s duo [[Pepsi & Shirlie]].<ref>{{Citation|last=ESCunited|title=Eurovision Song Contest 2018 - Austria - Cesar Simpson - Interview in London 2018|date=2018-04-09|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfgsCt3k8WA|accessdate=2018-04-19}}</ref>


===Eurovision Song Contest===
===Eurovision Song Contest===

Revision as of 04:19, 13 May 2018

Cesár Sampson
Sampson at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018
Sampson at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018
Background information
Born (1983-08-18) 18 August 1983 (age 40)
Linz, Austria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • model
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2000–present
LabelsSymphonix Music

Cesár Sampson (born 18 August 1983) is an Austrian singer, songwriter, producer, dancer and model. He was also a social worker and fitness teacher. He represented Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song "Nobody but You", winning the jury vote and finishing in third place after the televote.

Life and career

Early life and career beginnings

Sampson was born in Linz, Austria. His father is a pilates master teacher and introduced pilates in the German-speaking countries. Cesár himself became a personal trainer and strength and mobility coach in pilates. His mother was a singer and songwriter most famous for co-writing and performing the theme song of the popular Austrian TV series Inspector Rex (in German Kommissar Rex).

At the age of seventeen, he started touring locally and internationally. He was a backing singer on Austrian version of Dancing With the Stars. He worked for many years as a social worker. In the music domain, he was part of the music formation Symphonix International, a musical production and events project, mostly active in Austria and Bulgaria with Boby Milanov as CEO. He also worked with the formation Electric Church.[1] Sampson is also the nephew of Helen "Pepsi" DeMacque from the 1980s duo Pepsi & Shirlie.[2]

Eurovision Song Contest

Main article: Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018

Sampson had previously performed backing vocals for the Bulgarian acts for two consecutive years in the Eurovision Song Contest. In Eurovision 2016, he was backing Poli Genova in "If Love Was a Crime" and in Eurovision 2017, he backed Kristian Kostov during his performance of "Beautiful Mess".

On 5 December 2017, he was announced as the Austrian representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.[3][4][5] He sang "Nobody but You". The song is composed by Boris Milanov and Sebastian Arman, who have been involved in the composition of a number of songs for Bulgaria.[6] He went on to place third, winning the jury vote. This was the first time Austria had ever achieved a third place and their best result since winning in 2014 with Conchita Wurst.

The Austrian singer César Sampson sends a message during the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.

Discography

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Nobody but You" 2018 Non-album single

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Sign"[7] 2007 Trishes, Piakhan Sign / New Wave

References

  1. ^ "Cesar Sampson tritt für Österreich beim Song Contest an" (in German). DiePresse.com. 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  2. ^ ESCunited (2018-04-09), Eurovision Song Contest 2018 - Austria - Cesar Simpson - Interview in London 2018, retrieved 2018-04-19
  3. ^ Jordan, Paul (5 December 2017). "Cesár Sampson to represent Austria in 2018!". eurovision.tv. EBU.
  4. ^ Granger, Anthony (5 December 2017). "Austria: Cesár Sampson To Eurovision 2018". Eurovoix.
  5. ^ Gallagher, Robyn (5 December 2017). "HAIL CESAR! ORF REVEALS CESAR SAMPSON WILL REPRESENT AUSTRIA AT EUROVISION 2018". Wiwibloggs.
  6. ^ "Austria: Cesár Sampson To Sing "Nobody But You" in Lisbon - Eurovoix". Eurovoix. 2017-12-07. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  7. ^ "Sign / New Wave - EP by Tishes". iTunes. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
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