Thomas Neuwirth (Conchita Wurst): biography, personal life

Thomas Neuwirth is the most famous transvestite in the world. In 2014, this man managed to win a deafening victory at the "Eurovision" under the name of Conchita Wurst. The image of a bearded woman, who was tried on by himself an outrageous guy, conquered millions of spectators. What else can you tell about this extravagant personality?

Thomas Neuwirth: the beginning of the road

The future famous singer was born in Austria, it happened in November 1988. As a teenager, Thomas Neuvirt realized that he likes to change into a woman. The guy more associated with the opposite sex, rather than with his. Of course, Puritan society condemned its unconventional tastes, the young man was constantly being the object of bullying and ridicule, but this did not break him.

Experience, experienced in childhood, helped Thomas realize what he wants to devote his life to. He decided that he would fight for the right of people to self-determination, choice of orientation.

First successes

In 2006, Thomas Neuwirth first attracted public attention. Without make-up, he performed in the third season of the show "Starmania". The casting show provided young performers with an opportunity to demonstrate their talent. A talented young man then managed to take the second place, only Nadine Beyler outstripped him.

The first serious victory forced the young man to believe in his strength. He seriously thought about how to conquer a big stage. At about this time Neuwirth openly confessed his unconventional orientation. Then he became the founder of the scandalous musical group Jetzt anders !, however this group did not last long. The defeat did not cause the future star to give up the dream of fame and admirers.

Birth of the image

After the young man graduated from the Graz School of Fashion, Conchita Wurst was born. Thomas Neuwirth made every effort to breathe life into a vivid image. His heroine acquired her own biography, according to which she was born in the mountains of Colombia, spent her childhood in Germany. From the German language the word "wurst" is translated as "sausage". It's no wonder that the representatives of the press awarded the singer the nickname "bearded sausage", which Thomas himself causes only a smile.

Neuwirth likes to emphasize that he and Conchita are absolutely different people. Only such factors as age and growth coincide, everything else is different.

Way to glory

In 2011, Thomas Neuwirth debuted on stage in the image of a bright and extravagant Conchita. He took part in the television project Die grosse Chance, which allowed the beginning singer to get the first fans.

Further, Conchita Wurst performed in the show "The most difficult work in Austria", whose participants were forced to work at a fish factory. Then followed his enchanting appearance in the TV project "Wild Girls", in which Thomas had to fight for life in the deserts of Namibia.

Eurovision-2014

Conchita Wurst quickly conquered the world. As a result, Thomas Neuwirth realized that he was ready for participation in Eurovision. With his speech, he hoped to convince the whole world that people have the right to self-determination.

The first attempt of the singer to break through to the competition was a failure. In 2012, he was preferred to another performer. However, Thomas's efforts were crowned with success, it was his honor to represent his country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. This decision outraged many viewers, about 30 thousand people opposed it. However, the public response did not prevent the bright Conchite to go to the competition. For his performance, Thomas chose the melodic composition of Rise Like a Phoenix.

The struggle proved to be hot, until the last it was not known whether it would be possible for a "bearded woman" to get around the duo from the Netherlands. As a result, the victory was still won by Madame Wurst. Shortly after the deafening success, Thomas released the debut album Conchita, dedicating the song "Heroes" to his dedicated fans.

Life Behind the Scenes

As already mentioned, sexual orientation is not the topic Thomas Neuwirth tries to avoid. The personal life of the singer is not a secret to the public. Extravagant guy openly meets with members of his gender, which is actively encouraging other homosexuals.

In 2011, it became known about the romantic relationship of the singer with the burlesque dancer. And Thomas also admitted that for four years now he and Jacques Patriaci were legally married. Evidence obtained from other famous people was evidence of his honesty. Neuwirth and his civic husband do not hide anything from the public. They gladly publish joint photos, never refuse an interview.

About the further creative plans of Conchita Wurst, there is little information. Of course, Thomas plans to release new albums. Also the extravagant singer will continue the struggle for the rights of sexual minorities, which has been successfully conducted for many years. He is confident that he will manage to make the world more tolerant.