Zoli Ádok facts for kids
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Zoli Ádok
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| Birth name | Zoltán Ádok |
| Born | 22 March 1976 |
| Origin | Szeged, Hungary |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Zoli Ádok, whose real name is Zoltán Ádok, was born in Szeged, Hungary, on March 22, 1976. He is a talented Hungarian pop and musical singer, actor, and dancer. Zoli is well-known for representing Hungary in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Dance With Me".
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About Zoli Ádok
Early Life and Beginnings
Zoli Ádok was born in Szeged, Hungary. He is the second child in his family and has one sister.
His Journey in Music and Dance
Zoli's career started in 1996 after he finished his dance studies in Pécs. He began working with Ivan Marko in the Hungarian Festival Ballett. Later, he joined the Le Dance Contemporary Dance Company, led by the famous Andrea Ladányi.
He then traveled the world as a dancer and musical actor. He performed in Switzerland in the musical Fame. From 2002 to 2004, he was part of the Cats musical in Berlin.
In 2008, Zoli released his first album, called "Tánclépés".
Eurovision and Beyond
In 2009, Zoli was chosen to represent Hungary at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Dance With Me". His song was originally the third choice by the judges. However, after the first-place song was disqualified and the second-place song was withdrawn, Zoli's song was picked for the competition in Moscow. He performed in the second semi-final but did not make it to the final round.
Zoli released his second album in 2011, titled "Három álom".
Performing on Cruise Ships
After his time in Hungary, Zoli Ádok began performing on luxury cruise lines around the world.
- From 2012 to 2013, he performed with Crystal Cruises.
- From 2013 to 2015, he was a lead singer on Celebrity Cruises, performing on the Celebrity Eclipse and Celebrity Solstice ships.
Since 2016, Zoli has been a lead singer for Princess Cruises. He has performed on ships like the Grand Princess, Golden Princess, and Star Princess. He was the first Hungarian lead singer in Princess Cruise's 52-year history! Recently, he opened a new show called Born to Dance. He worked with Daniel C. Leine, who directed the show, and Steven Schwartz, who produced it.
Music Albums and Songs
Albums
| Year | Album Name |
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| 2008 | Tánclépés |
| 2011 | Három álom |
Singles
| Year | Song Title |
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| 2009 | "Dance With Me" |
| 2010 | "Why Don't You" |
| 2011 | "Harom Alom" |
See also
In Spanish: Zoli Ádok para niños
