Frederik Ndoci
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Frederik Ndoci | |
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| Born | Frederik Ndoci 9 February 1958 |
| Origin | Shkodër, Albania |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations | Singer, writer, poet |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Label | Blue November |
| Website | frederikndoci |
Frederik Ndoci (born 9 February 1958) is an Albanian singer, songwriter, poet, writer, actor and international Recording artist. He represented his country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, with the song "Hear My Plea".
Before winning the Festivali i Këngës 45, he also won the 28th competition, along with Manjola Nalbani and his sister Julia Ndoci. He performed "Balada e Gurit" (English translation: "Ballad of Stone") at the 45th festival. The song was re-titled "Hear My Plea" and translated into English for the Eurovision performance, which was only credited to Frederik. In Eurovision Song Contest semifinal he was placed 17th and didn't qualify to the final.[1]
Background
Frederik grew up in a family of artists from the northern Albanian city of Shkodra. His sister, Rita Ndoci was an operatic singer of folkloric music and a professional comedian. Another sister, Julia Ndoci, started a career as a singer right after Frederik, but with less success, she continued her career in Germany with better success. Frederik studied in the Academy of Arts and got diploma for actor. He performed in 6 movies, starring in main and supporting roles. Frederik Ndoci was named "Man Of Thousand Voices" because he sings baritone, tenor, bass and countertenor. Despite his success, he has had his share of difficulties and several times mostly caused from the Albanian communist regime of the time.
