Dana International

Sharon Cohen , professionally known as Dana International (born Yaron Cohen, 2 February 1972) is an Israeli pop singer, born in a Yemenite Jewish family.

She is most famous for having won the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Diva". She is arguably one of the most famous transsexual celebrities in the world. Her career began in 1992, and since then she has released eight albums and three additional compilation albums, positioning herself as one of Israel's most successful musical acts ever. She recently became one of the judges on Israeli Pop Idol, Kokhav Nolad.

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