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Shiri Maimon (or Maymon; Hebrew: שִׁירִי מַיְמוֹן, [ˈʃiʁi majˈmon]; born (1981-05-17)17 May 1981) is an Israeli singer, television personality and actress, who rose to fame as the runner-up in the inaugural season of singing reality competition Kokhav Nolad. She represented her native Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, where she came fourth. In 2008, Maimon won Best Israeli Act and performed in the MTV Europe Music Awards, where she was also nominated for Europe's Favorite Act. In June 2013, Maimon became one of the judges for the first season of The X Factor Israel. She continued her role for the second and third seasons. In 2018, it was revealed that Maimon would leave the show in favor of the rival network show, Rising Star Israel. In 2018, Maimon made a starring replacement in the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway show Chicago. In February 2024, she recorded a live album of greatest hits accompanied by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Quick facts about Shiri Maimon

  • Full name: Shiri Maimon
  • Born: 1981-05-17
  • Nationality: Israel
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q266578

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Who is Shiri Maimon?

Shiri Maimon (or Maymon; Hebrew: שִׁירִי מַיְמוֹן, [ˈʃiʁi majˈmon]; born (1981-05-17)17 May 1981) is an Israeli singer, television personality and actress, who rose to fame as the runner-up in the inaugural season of singing reality competition Kokhav Nolad.

What nationality is Shiri Maimon?

Shiri Maimon is Israel.

When was Shiri Maimon born?

Shiri Maimon was born on 1981-05-17.

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