Michael Ben David (born 1996) is an Israeli singer, musical‑theatre performer, and television contestant who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the song “I.M”.
Early life and education
Michael Ben David was born in 1996 in Netanya, Israel. Details regarding his family background, early musical influences, and formal education have not been extensively documented in widely available reliable sources.
Career
Musical theatre
Ben David has performed in various Israeli stage productions, including roles in the Israeli adaptations of Spring Awakening and Les Misérables. Specific dates and the extent of his involvement in these productions are not comprehensively recorded in major reference works.
Television and Eurovision
In 2022, Ben David participated in The X Factor Israel, a televised competition organized to select Israel’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest. He won the competition, securing the right to represent Israel at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest held in Turin, Italy. His entry, the English‑language pop song “I.M”, was co‑written by Ben David, Amit Mordechai, and Doron Medalie. In the Eurovision final on 14 May 2022, Ben David placed 13th out of 25 entries, receiving a total of 131 points.
Discography
Singles
- “I.M” (2022) – Eurovision entry
No further commercial recordings have been documented in major music databases as of the latest available information.
Recognition
Ben David’s participation in Eurovision brought him international exposure, but he has not, to date, received major music awards or chart‑topping releases recognized by established industry metrics.
References
- Eurovision Song Contest official website, participant profile for Israel 2022.
- Israeli media coverage of The X Factor Israel 2022 season (e.g., Ynet, Haaretz).
Note: While Michael Ben David is a verifiable public figure due to his Eurovision involvement, detailed biographical data beyond the points noted above remains limited in widely accessible encyclopedic sources.