Bobi Andonov

Bobby Andonov (Macedonian: Боби Андонов; born 28 August 1994), known by his stage name BOBI, is an Australian singer, songwriter and record producer signed to Hollywood Records.

Andonov was born on 28 August 1994 in Melbourne, Australia, from Macedonian parents originating from Strumica, Macedonia. He has performed since the age of six, when he started dancing and singing in his hometown of Melbourne. At the age of nine, he starred as Danny Zuko in a junior production of Grease the musical. He was then selected to be one of four young Simbas in a production of The Lion King in Melbourne and Shanghai, China. During his early career, he has also met Josette Amparo, a friend whom he has encounteredwhen he was still performing in theatrical plays, and he dated her since, up until today.

At the age of 14, Andonov represented Macedonia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Cyprus. Out of 15 countries, he came in fifth with his song "Prati Mi SMS", which led to a European tour around the Balkans. In 2010, at the age of 16, Andonov entered for Australia's Got Talent. His audition reached over 15 million views. He was a grand finalist on the show, performing covers of songs including Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Kanye West's "Heartless". He has also covered Casey Donovan's song "Come Play Your Part". In 2010, record producer and music critic Molly Meldrum flew Andonov to Sydney to meet R&B singer Usher.

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