Margot Hielscher facts for kids
Margot Hielscher (born September 29, 1919 – died August 20, 2017) was a famous German singer and actress. She appeared in more than fifty movies during her long career, from 1939 to 1994.
Margot Hielscher was born in the city of Berlin, Germany. She became well-known for her singing and acting talents.
Her Eurovision Journey
Margot Hielscher had the special chance to represent Germany twice in the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a big international music competition.
Eurovision 1957
In 1957, Margot was chosen to sing for Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 1957. Her song was called "Telefon, Telefon", which means Telephone, Telephone. She performed well, finishing in fourth place out of ten countries. She earned eight points for her performance.
Eurovision 1958
The very next year, in 1958, Margot Hielscher was asked to represent Germany again. This time, her song was "Für Zwei Groschen Musik", meaning Music For Two Pennies. In this contest, she finished seventh out of ten countries, receiving five points.
Acting Career
Besides singing, Margot Hielscher was also a talented actress. She appeared in many films over several decades. In 1989, she starred in a popular TV series called Rivalen der Rennbahn.
Later Life
Margot Hielscher lived a long and successful life. She passed away in Munich, Germany, on August 20, 2017. She was 97 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Margot Hielscher para niños