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Zoë (Austrian singer)
Zoë (Austrian Singer)
Zoë Lauren Straub, known professionally as Zoë, is an Austrian singer, songwriter, and actress born on December 1, 1996. She rose to fame with her debut album "Debut" released in October 2015.
Growing up in Vienna, Austria's capital city, Zoë was exposed to the world of music from a young age. Her parents, Christoph and Romina Straub, were both musicians who formed a musical project called Papermoon when she was just six years old. The group performed under her name, with songs like "Doop Doop" becoming an early highlight in her career.
Zoë's entry into the music scene continued to grow as she participated in various competitions and projects. In 2007, she took part in the Austrian Realist contest Kiddy Contest, showcasing her talent at a young age. Her breakthrough came when she appeared on ORF television series Vorstadtweiber in 2015.
In addition to her acting career, Zoë also pursued music with great success. She released "Debut" in October 2015 and later reissued it in April 2016. The album achieved gold status and was certified by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) AUT. Her subsequent singles, including "Quel filou," which reached number 23 on the Austrian charts, solidified her position as a rising star.
Zoë's big break came when she represented Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Loin d'ici." Although she finished third place in the pre-final, she went on to participate in the first semifinal and ultimately ranked 13th out of 26 countries. Her performance earned her a spot in the final, where she sang number 24 before the United Kingdom.
In addition to her music career, Zoë has also ventured into acting. She appeared as Silke Lehmann in an episode of SOKO Kitzbühel and guest-starred in Schnell ermittelt, playing Lia Pollak in one episode.
Zoë's personal life is marked by a long-term relationship with Kaspar, whom she met in 2010. The couple welcomed their son on February 4, 2020. With her growing success and dedication to her craft, Zoë continues to make waves in the music industry as an Austrian singer-songwriter.