Nadav Guedj
Biography
Nadav Guedj (Hebrew: נדב גדג'; born November 2, 1998, in Paris) is a French-Israeli singer and actor of Algerian Jewish descent who moved to Israel at age three and grew up in Netanya.
At 16 he won the second season of HaKokhav HaBa (Rising Star), becoming the youngest contestant, and represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna with the upbeat English-language track “Golden Boy” (written by Doron Medalie). He finished 9th overall, helping Israel return to the final after several years.
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Following Eurovision he released successful singles including “Good Vibes” and “Jump,” and his self-titled debut album in 2016. He later shifted toward Hebrew-language material (e.g., “Ulay Nedaber”) and continued releasing music into the 2020s, including a return single “Meshuga” in 2025 after a period of personal challenges related to bipolar disorder. He has also acted in the teen series Kadabra, the film Full Gas, and the TV series HaYoreshet. Guedj remains active as a performer and recording artist.
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