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Filipe Pinto

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Filipe Miranda Cunha Pinto known as Filipe Pinto (born in São Mamede de Infesta, Matosinhos municipality, Portugal on 3 July 1988) is a Portuguese singer who on 14 February 2010 won the 2009/2010 title in season 3 of the Portuguese reality television music competition series Ídolos.<ref>Sapo.pt Filipe Pinto é o vencedor do Ídolos Template:Pt[<ref>

He auditioned with the Pearl Jam song "Better Man

During the gala live shows, he sang:

He won the final against competition from the finalist and eventual runner-up Diana Piedade. In addition to a record contract, he won a 6-month scholarship to study music at London College of Music. In March 2010, Ídolos also released the compilation album Ídolos Os Melhores Momentos that included Ponte's interpretation of "Ouvi Dizer".

After the finals, he took part in a tour with the rest of the finalists. He also took part in a series of festivals in 2011 including Super Bock Super Rock and Festival Sudoeste. After his win, he completed his education with a degree in Forestry from University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro.

His debut commercial single was "Insónia" followed by his debut studio album Cerne on Farol Records in 2012.

Discography

Albums

  • 2012: Cerne

Singles

  • 2012: "Insónia"