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Miro Šmajda | |
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 Šmajda in 2024 | |
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| Also known as | MYO |
| Born | Miroslav Šmajda (1988-11-27)27 November 1988 (age 37) |
| Genres | Pop,rock |
| Occupations | Singer-Songwriter, Photographer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | http://www.mirosmajda.com |
Miro Šmajda (also known asMYO andMax J Mai, born 27 November 1988) is aSlovak singer and photographer living inPrague. He representedSlovakia in theEurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song "Don't Close Your Eyes".[1]
Šmajda grew up in eastern Slovakia with his mom, his father is Czech. Šmajda finished in second place in theCzech and Slovak casting showSuperStar in 2009.[2] In November 2010, he released his first solo albumČo sa týka lásky (lit. 'Regarding Love') and in 2013 his second albumMirosmajda.com. WithTerrapie, Mai released a titular debut album in 2015, after which he collaborated with Czech rock-bandWalda Gang [cs] with the albumJe Tu Léto.[3]
In November 2011,RTVS announced that Mai was picked to represent his homeland in theEurovision Song Contest 2012.[4][5] He sang "Don't Close Your Eyes" under his stage nameMax Jason Mai the same year in Baku and finished in 18th (last) place in the semi-final, thus failing to make the grand final. Additionally, he was the last representative of Slovakia at Eurovision, as the country withdrew from Eurovision the following year.[5]
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