ESC 2024: Olly Alexander belegt für Großbritannien Platz 18
Olly Alexander, bekannt durch die Band Years & Years, sang für Großbritannien (UK) beim ESC. Sein Song "Dizzy" landete auf Platz 18.
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Olly Alexander - 10 things to know with detail
Olly Alexander is a British singer, songwriter, and actor born on July 15, 1990, in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England.
He is best known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the synth-pop band Years & Years, which formed in 2010.
Alexander studied acting at the Stagedoor Manor performing arts camp in New York and later attended the University of London's Goldsmiths College.
In addition to his music career, Alexander has appeared in a number of film and television roles, including the critically acclaimed movie "God Help the Girl" and the TV series "Penny Dreadful."
He is openly gay and has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights, speaking out against homophobia and discrimination in the music industry.
Alexander has been praised for his bold and androgynous fashion sense, often wearing colorful and gender-nonconforming outfits on stage and in public appearances.
He has collaborated with artists such as Clean Bandit, Jax Jones, and MNEK on various music projects.
In 2020, Alexander starred in the critically acclaimed HBO Max series "It's a Sin," a drama about the HIV/AIDS crisis in 1980s London. His performance was widely praised by critics and audiences alike.
He has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including a BRIT Award for British Artist Video of the Year for Years & Years' song "Shine."
In addition to his music and acting work, Alexander is also a mental health advocate, speaking openly about his struggles with anxiety and depression and encouraging others to seek help and support.