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Michael von der Heide

Michael von der Heide
Michael von der Heide in Oslo.jpg
Background information
Born (1971-10-16) 16 October 1971 (age 45)
Amden, Switzerland
Occupation(s) Singer

Michael von der Heide (born 16 October 1971 in Amden, Switzerland) is a Swiss musician, singer, and actor.

Von der Heide was born the son of a German father and a Swiss mother.

In 1999, Von der Heide participated in the German national final with the song "Bye Bye Bar", eventually finishing fifth, and did not go on to represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999.

Von der Heide played a small part as one of the Swiss jurors.

On 18 December 2009, it was announced that Von der Heide will represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Il pleut de l'or".

Von der Heide has been rumored his sexuality in Swiss press.He states in interviews, that he doesn't feel the need to discuss his personal life in public.


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