By Sally N. – Published on May 12, 2024 at 08:00
Since her Eurovision victory in 2014, Conchita Wurst has changed a lot. Find out what the singer looks like today.
This Saturday, May 11, 2024, many viewers around the world were in front of their screens to watch the Eurovision final. Slimane was chosen to represent France during this singing competition. The one who was revealed in The Voice performed his title towards the end of the evening My love. His performance was astounding. The singer rose to second place. The Eurovision final was won by the Swiss Nemo. Ten years ago, Conchita Wurst won this famous singing competition. He made an impression with his half-man, half-woman appearance.
Conchita Wurst propelled to the forefront
In 2014, Conchita Wurst, whose real name is Thomas Neuwirth, won Eurovision with her title Rise Like a Phoenix. He left his mark with They look like a diva, his long hair and his beard. After her victory, her song topped the European charts. It reached the top 5 in Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg and was for weeks number one in its native Austria. Conchita Wurst also had the chance to parade for Jean-Paul Gautier or even to perform on the Crazy Horse stage in Paris. In 2015 he released his first album and also an autobiography.
Conchita Wurst: “I am not transsexual”
In 2015, the singer spoke about his sexual identity on France Inter. He actually declared: “You don’t understand, I’m not transsexual, I’m a drag queen. And we drag queens create a kind of illusion. […] We’re here to entertain, there’s quite a show. Being born in the body of the wrong sex is another story.” His style was born when he had fun putting on makeup without shaving. Conchita Wurst then loved what he saw at that moment in the mirror. He has never changed his look since. “I looked in the mirror and I liked it,” did he declare.
The singer is unrecognizable
For all these years, Conchita Wurst has kept her beard well. However, he decided to shorten your hair. The singer has become unrecognizable with his new look. However, he continues to make public appearances wearing wigs. But today, it’s the short-haired look that’s predominant. His fans still find him very handsome with this new hair style. In the comments of his publications on Instagram, his subscribers never stop complimenting him on his appearance. We can notably read this type of remarks: « Sexy » or even ” You are very beautiful “. And you, what do you think of Conchita Wurst’s new look?