Michael Ben David is an Israeli singer, dancer and showman. He is called a gay icon and the most outrageous artist in Israel. There is indeed some truth in this "artificially" created image. Ben David is a representative of non-traditional sexual orientation.
In 2022, he had the opportunity to represent Israel at the international Eurovision Song Contest. Michael will go to the Italian town of Turin. He intends to please the audience with the performance of a piece of music in English.
Michael's childhood and youth
The artist's date of birth is July 26, 1996. He was brought up in an Ashkelon large family of Eastern Jews. Michael Ben David is an ambiguous person. The artist notes that his childhood years are a stream of pain, suffering and self-rejection.
According to Michael, already in childhood he realized that he was drawn to boys, singing and dancing. Ben David told that he repeatedly suffered from physical violence for his extraordinary outlook on life. Moreover, he received cuffs not only from guys, but also from girls.
Michael did not find support in the face of his relatives - they did not understand why the guy liked to do choreography. And when Michael spoke about the fact that he was gay, he drove relations with his family into an even greater impasse.
He would lock himself in his room and sit for hours listening to his favorite pieces of music. Michael gave the lion's share of the time to choreography. The guy tried not to lose heart. Although in truth it was not easy for him.
As a teenager, he moved to Petah Tikva with his family. There he entered one of the most prestigious boarding schools "ha-Kfar ha-yarok".
Teachers as one repeated that the young man had a great future. They recommended that Michael be transferred to the dance and theater department. Then the guy went to pay his debt to his homeland.
After the army - he worked as a waiter in one of the establishments in Tel Aviv. In the same institution, he first went on stage and began to sing. Once he was noticed by a vocal teacher and sent to a theater school.
In 2021, Michael graduated with honors from an educational institution, but due to covid, he was unable to do what he loved. He urgently needed money, and performances brought mere pennies. The artist had no choice but to get a job at a local supermarket. The young man was forced to work at the checkout.
The creative path of Michael Ben David
His creative path began with participation in X Factor Israel. Participation in the competition was not easy for the artist, but thanks to the fact that he appeared in the project, everyone learned about what circles of hell Michael went through. As a member of the project, he poured out all the pain and childhood trauma through music.
On 'X-Factor', the artist speaks openly about the hardships he faced as a child. About being bullied at school for singing in a high voice. About the problems faced in the family.
In total, 4 participants were presented in the final of the project. The guys fought for the right to become the winner and represent Israel at the international Eurovision Song Contest. Michael won the show with the song IM The music for the artist was composed by Lidor Saadia, Chen Aharoni and Assi Tal.
Later, he will say that he won on a musical project only because he “hardened” in childhood and now can withstand this harsh world.
“I'm a little shocked. People voted for me, which means they accept me for who I am. It's not just for me. This is for many people who feel worthless and worthless…”
Michael Ben David: details of the artist's personal life
Unlike many stars, Michael does not hide his personal life. For several years now, he has been in a relationship with a man named Roee Ram. The couple spends a lot of time together. The guys love to travel, play sports and lie on the couch watching interesting films.
Michael Ben David: Eurovision 2022
Today, the artist directs all his strength to prepare for the international song contest "Eurovision". Michael has already decided which track will represent Israel. At the music event, he will perform the already hit track IM
