Shefita שֵׁפִיטָה | |
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.jpg) Shefita at a performance during Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), May 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rotem Shefy |
| Also known as | Shefita |
| Born | 22 September 1984 Karmiel, Israel |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Website | shefita |
Rotem Shefy (Hebrew: רותם שפי; born 22 September 1984), also known by her stage name Shefita (Hebrew: שֵׁפִיטָה), is an Israeli singer and voice actress. As Shefita, Shefy portrays an Arab diva, who has risen to fame by producing cover versions to famous rock songs like Radiohead's "Karma Police" and Nirvana's "Lithium".[1] Her cover renditions have an Arabic musical influence.
Shefita was a contestant on Israel's Rising Star television show, in its 6th season, and competed to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. She came in at 3rd place in show's season final which aired on February 12, 2019.[2]
- ^ Shif, Einav (20 January 2017). "Original Fake" (in Hebrew). Ynet. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
- ^ "Israeli Singer Kobi Marimi Chosen to Represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest". Haaretz. 12 February 2019.