Who is Israel’s Eurovision entry Noa Kirel?

NOA KIREL is hoping to score another victory for Israel at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.

The super talented star will be competing alongside performers like Sweden‘s Loreen and Finland‘s Käärijä at the 2023 competition, which is taking place in Liverpool.

Who is Noa Kirel? 

Noa Kirel is an Israeli singer, songwriter, television host, actress and dancer.

She was born on April 10, 2001, in Ra’anana, Israel.

In July 2022 she was chosen by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation to represent Israel at Eurovision, but did not confirm she would be taking part until August of that year.

Which song is Noa singing in Eurovision 2023?

Noa will be vying for Eurovision victory with her song Unicorn.

The star has described the track as an “empowerment” anthem.

Unicorn features the lyrics: “I’m gonna stand here like a unicorn/ Out here on my own/ I got the power of a unicorn.”

Later in the song, Kirel sings: “History caught in a loop/ Don’t you wanna change it?/ You know that we can, you and me/ Can write a new book.”

What is Noa Kirel famous for? 

Noa first found fame as a singer when she released her debut single at just 14 years old.

When she was 18 she signed a deal with Atlantic Records and has since enjoyed huge success with her numerous singles.

Kirel even brought home the Best Israeli Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2020.

As well as her musical talents, Kirel is an established actress whose credits include a main role on musical comedy Kfula and a recurring role on drama Shilton Hatzlalim.

She has also starred as a judge on Israel’s Got Talent.

Is Noa married and does she have children? 

Noa isn’t married and doesn’t have children, but she is in a romantic relationship.

Kirel has been with boyfriend, Israeli model and actor Tomer HaCohen, since October 2021.

When did Israel join Eurovision and has it ever won?

Israel joined the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973.

It was the first non-European country to be granted permission to participate in the competition.

Just a few years after first participating Israel scored consecutive wins in 1978 and 1979, with entries Izhar Cohen & The Alphabeta and Milk And Honey, respectively.

The country was victorious again in 1998 when Dana International topped the leaderboard and in 2018, Netta Barzilai bagged Israel its fourth win.

Which countries are competing in the first Eurovision semi final?

On May 9, 2023, the first 15 acts will compete in the first of Eurovision semi final, though only 10 will qualify for the Grand Final, which takes place on May 13.

Representatives for Norway, Malta, Serbia and Latvia will take to the stage for semi final one, alongside acts performing on behalf of Portugal, Ireland, Croatia, Israel and Moldova.

Sweden, Azerbaijan, Czechia, the Netherlands and Finland finish the line-up for the first round of the 2023 contest.