| Levi Díaz | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Name: | Levi Díaz |
| Birth Place: | Cornellà de Llobregat |
| Birth Date: | 11 August 2008 |
| Origin: | Spain |
| Genre: | Pop[1] |
| Instruments: | Vocals |
| Years Active: | 2019present |
| Associated Acts: | Melendi |
| Label: | Universal Music Spain |
Levi Díaz (born 11 August 2008)[2] is a Spanish singer who first rose to fame in 2021, where he won the sixth season of La Voz Kids, as part of team Melendi.[3]
Díaz was born on 11 August 2008 in Cornellà de Llobregat. He currently studies music with vocal coach Miguel Manzo, in addition to academic studies.
In February 2019, Díaz won the first edition of Spanish; Castilian: La Voz de Cornellà, in the youth category and additionally the audience award for most charismatic contestant.[4]
Díaz competed in the reality competition La Voz Kids twice. In 2019, he auditioned with "We've Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters but was eliminated in the episode. Two years later, Díaz returned to compete in sixth season and won, being the first former participant to return to the series in a later season and win altogether.
| La Voz Kids performances and results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Song | Original Artist | Result |
| Season 5 (2019) | |||
| Audition | "We've Only Just Begun" | The Carpenters | Eliminated |
| Season 6 (2021) | |||
| Audition | "Warrior" | Demi Lovato | Joined team Melendi; through to Battle Rounds |
| Battle Rounds | "Diamonds" | Rihanna | Through to the Knockouts |
| The Knockouts | "Warrior" | Demi Lovato | Through to live shows |
| Semi-Final | "Alive" | Sia | Saved by coach |
| Grand Final | "Never Enough" | Loren Allred | Winner |
| "Ojalá" | Beret | ||
| "Mama no" | Pablo López | ||
Díaz was chosen as Spanish entrant in the 19th annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest 16 September 2021.[5] [6] His song "Reír", written by David Roma, was released on 18 October with a lyric video filmed throughout Madrid.[7] [8] [9] [10]
At the contest in Paris, "Reír" placed 15th in a field of 19 songs, receiving 77 points, making it the lowest placing Spain achieved so far. Despite the loss, the positive response was overwhelming.[11] Shortly after the competition, RTVE's Head of Delegation Eva Mora said she was proud of Díaz for representing Spain.[12]
Díaz later performed "Reír" on RTVE's televised concert ¡Feliz 2022! and again with a full orchestra during Gala de Reyes.[13]
Díaz is influenced by modern pop music and is a big fan of Rosalía.
On 31 May 2022, Díaz came out as gay.[14]