Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Reveals Childhood Dream of Pop Stardom
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, revealed he auditioned for the children's festival Festigal at age 12. He advanced through initial rounds but was rejected for being "too shy." Ben-Gvir shared this during a podcast interview where he also discussed his musical preferences, favoring Israeli artists.
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- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir auditioned for the children's festival Festigal at age 12.
- Ben-Gvir advanced through initial auditions but was ultimately rejected.
- The reason given for his rejection was that he was "too shy."
- He shared this anecdote during a podcast interview.
- Ben-Gvir discussed his musical tastes, favoring Israeli artists.
Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, revealed a surprising detail from his past during an interview on the TMI podcast. At the age of 12, Ben-Gvir harbored dreams of becoming a singer and auditioned for the children's musical festival, Festigal.
Ben-Gvir explained that he made it through the initial selection rounds but was ultimately eliminated just before the final. The reason given for his rejection, he shared with a smile, was that he was "too shy." He admitted that he wasn't actually a singer but believed he could be.
The revelation came as Ben-Gvir was discussing how he finds personal time amidst his demanding schedule. He mentioned listening to music during his long drives across the country, listing Israeli artists such as Eyal Golan, Omer Adam, Yehoram Gaon, and Shlomo Artzi among his favorites. When asked about foreign music, he stated a preference for Israeli music, which then prompted his recollection of the Festigal audition.
The interviewer expressed surprise at the anecdote, concluding that the music world had missed out on a potential star.
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