Birgit Sarrap (née Õigemeel, born 24 September 1988), also known as simply Birgit, is an Estonian singer. Õigemeel rose to prominence in 2007 after winning the first season of Eesti otsib superstaari, the Estonian version of Idol. Her debut self-titled studio album was later released in 2008. Õigemeel has gone on to release four other studio albums in her career.
Birgit Õigemeel
Õigemeel in 2013
Background information
Birth name
Birgit Õigemeel
Also known as
Birgit
Birgit Sarrap
Born
(1988-09-24) 24 September 1988 (age 34) Kohila, Estonia
She started her musical career as a choir singer on Estonian Television children's choir and learned the violin at Kohila Music School.
Õigemeel is the first winner of Estonian Idol Eesti otsib superstaari.[1] In 2007, at the Italian culture festival "L'Olivo d'Oro" (Golden Olive) Birgit was the first non-Italian to receive the "Golden Olive Branch" award.
Prior to the participation, she tried to enter the contest twice, in 2008 and 2012, but yet with no success. In 2002, when the contest was held in Tallinn, she was on stage during the interval act as a choir artist.
Theatre
Õigemeel has been involved with professional theatre productions: in 2007 she played the role of Sylvia in the stage play Two Gentlemen of Verona (written by William Shakespeare and directed by a well known Estonian director/actor Lembit Peterson) at the Estonian theatre Theatrum [Wikidata]. At the theatre Vanemuine, she has played Maria Von Trapp of The Sound of Music (opened in 2010) and appeared in supporting roles in a popular ethno musical Peko (premiered in 2011 as an open-air production in Värska). As of the autumn of 2016, she plays Sophie in the Estonian production of Mamma Mia. In her spare time she occasionally plays with an amateur company in her home town Kohila.
Personal life
Õigemeel is married to her manager Indrek Sarrap. She gave birth to their first child, a boy, in October 2013. Their second child, a girl was born in 2016. They live in Tallinn.
Õigemeel is the second youngest of four Õigemeel-sisters. With her siblings, Reelika, Sigrid and Kairi, Õigemeel has appeared also as a singing group either on television shows or local events.
Õigemeel's mother Astrid Õigemeel is a music teacher, while her father Riivu Õigemeel runs a local furniture company. They live in Kohila.
birgit, Õigemeel, birgit, sarrap, née, Õigemeel, born, september, 1988, also, known, simply, birgit, estonian, singer, Õigemeel, rose, prominence, 2007, after, winning, first, season, eesti, otsib, superstaari, estonian, version, idol, debut, self, titled, stu. Birgit Sarrap nee Oigemeel born 24 September 1988 also known as simply Birgit is an Estonian singer Oigemeel rose to prominence in 2007 after winning the first season of Eesti otsib superstaari the Estonian version of Idol Her debut self titled studio album was later released in 2008 Oigemeel has gone on to release four other studio albums in her career Birgit OigemeelOigemeel in 2013Background informationBirth nameBirgit OigemeelAlso known asBirgitBirgit SarrapBorn 1988 09 24 24 September 1988 age 34 Kohila EstoniaGenresPopYears active2007 presentLabelsMTH Publishing Enjoy EntertainmentWebsitewww birgit ee Oigemeel represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with the song Et uus saaks alguse after winning Eesti Laul 2013 She qualified for the grand final where she placed 20th Contents 1 Career 1 1 Eurovision Song Contest 1 2 Theatre 2 Personal life 3 Discography 3 1 Albums 3 2 Singles 4 References 5 External linksCareer Edit Oigemeel performing in 2007 She started her musical career as a choir singer on Estonian Television children s choir and learned the violin at Kohila Music School Oigemeel is the first winner of Estonian Idol Eesti otsib superstaari 1 In 2007 at the Italian culture festival L Olivo d Oro Golden Olive Birgit was the first non Italian to receive the Golden Olive Branch award Eurovision Song Contest Edit Oigemeel represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmo Sweden with the song Et uus saaks alguse So There Could Be a New Beginning qualifying from the first semi final of the competition from 10th place and placing 20th in the final scoring 19 points 2 3 Prior to the participation she tried to enter the contest twice in 2008 and 2012 but yet with no success In 2002 when the contest was held in Tallinn she was on stage during the interval act as a choir artist Theatre Edit Oigemeel has been involved with professional theatre productions in 2007 she played the role of Sylvia in the stage play Two Gentlemen of Verona written by William Shakespeare and directed by a well known Estonian director actor Lembit Peterson at the Estonian theatre Theatrum Wikidata At the theatre Vanemuine she has played Maria Von Trapp of The Sound of Music opened in 2010 and appeared in supporting roles in a popular ethno musical Peko premiered in 2011 as an open air production in Varska As of the autumn of 2016 she plays Sophie in the Estonian production of Mamma Mia In her spare time she occasionally plays with an amateur company in her home town Kohila Personal life EditOigemeel is married to her manager Indrek Sarrap She gave birth to their first child a boy in October 2013 Their second child a girl was born in 2016 They live in Tallinn Oigemeel is the second youngest of four Oigemeel sisters With her siblings Reelika Sigrid and Kairi Oigemeel has appeared also as a singing group either on television shows or local events Oigemeel s mother Astrid Oigemeel is a music teacher while her father Riivu Oigemeel runs a local furniture company They live in Kohila Discography EditAlbums Edit Birgit Oigemeel 2008 Ilus aeg 2008 Teineteisel pool 2009 Uus algus 2013 V 2018 Singles Edit Kas tead mida tahendab 13 November 2007 365 Days 2008 Homme 2008 Ise 2008 Last Christmas 2008 Talve volumaa 2008 Moonduja 2009 See oo 2009 Pogenen with Koit Toome 2010 Sinuga end elusana tunda voin with Birgit Varjun 2010 Iialgi with Violina 2010 Eestimaa suvi 2010 Parem on ees 2011 You re not alone with Violina Eesti Laul 2012 2011 Et uus saaks alguse Eesti Laul 2013 and Eurovision 2013 2012 Sea of Life with Violina 2013 Nii taiuslik see 2013 Olen loodud randama 2013 Lendame valguskiirusel 2014 Pea meeles head with Ott Lepland 2014 Kolm kuud 2014 Kingitus 2014 Valge Saatan with Tanja 2015 Alles sugisel motleme 2015 Ma tean et sa tead 2016 Leekides tee 2016 15 000 sammu 2018 References Edit Birgit Oigemeel superstaar 2007 Ohtuleht 7 June 2008 Eesti Laul 2013 voitja on Birgit Oigemeel ERR in Estonian 2 March 2013 Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Grand Final Eurovision Song Contest 18 May 2013 Retrieved 18 May 2013 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Birgit Oigemeel Birgit Oigemeel discography at MusicBrainz Birgit Oigemeel at IMDbAwards and achievementsPreceded byNew title Winner of Eesti otsib superstaari2007 Succeeded byJana KaskPreceded byOtt Leplandwith Kuula Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest2013 Succeeded byTanja Mihhailovawith Amazing Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Birgit Oigemeel amp oldid 1106624955, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
