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Chen Aharoni

Chen Aharoni is an Israeli singer and television presenter who first drew attention on season 5 of Kokhav Nolad in 2007.

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Born: 12 April 1990, Holon
Occupation: singer, television presenter

Chen Aharoni was born in 1990 in Holon

Chen Aharoni was born on 12 April 1990 in Holon, where he grew up. His parents, Tikva and Sasson Aharoni, were both disabled athletes, and the family is of Yemenite origin. He sang from a young age in school settings and youth bands.

In 2007 he competed in season 5 of Kokhav Nolad and finished in 4th place. He then received a recording deal with NMC. In 2008 he began hosting the show Ra'ash on Music 24 for 2 seasons.

His debut album, Chen Aharoni, came out on 23 December 2010. Its duet Neshima with Esti Ginzburg reached No. 1 on the Israeli singles chart. In 2011 he finished fourth in the Kdam Eurovision contest with the song Or.

His second album, Nosea Rahok, came out in October 2012. In 2013 he took part in the UK version of The X Factor and released his first English single, Crazy. In 2017 he competed in HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovizion.

Chen Aharoni's life in 7 milestones

2007
Finished 4th in season 5 of Kokhav Nolad.
2008
Began hosting Ra'ash and was drafted into the IDF.
2010
Released his debut album, Chen Aharoni.
2011
Competed in Kdam Eurovision with the song Or.
2012
Released his second album, Nosea Rahok.
2013
Competed on the UK X Factor and released Crazy.
2017
Competed in HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovizion.

Chen Aharoni served in the military

He was drafted into the IDF in August 2008 and served as an Armored Corps representative and casualty coordinator. He completed his service on 22 June 2011.