Renārs Kaupers
| Renārs Kaupers | |
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 Renārs Kaupers on stage in Jelgava 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Renārs Kaupers |
| Born | 1 September 1974 |
| Origin | Jelgava, Latvia |
| Genres | Pop, pop-rock, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | MicRec, Brainstorm Records |
| Associated acts | Brainstorm |
| Website | www.brainstorm.lv |
Renārs Kaupers, artistic name Reynard Cowper (born 1 September 1974 in Jelgava) is a Latvian pop singer and songwriter.
He is the lead singer of the Latvian pop/rock band Brainstorm, which came third at the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 with their song "My Star". He hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 in Riga, Latvia, with co-host Marija Naumova (stage name Marie N), and also hosted Congratulations, the Eurovision 50th anniversary concert in Copenhagen, Denmark, with Katrina Leskanich.
Kaupers graduated from University of Latvia in 1996 with a degree in journalism. He can speak at least three languages with fluency: English, Latvian, and Russian.
Kaupers' ancestors were probably Baron Friedrich von Stuart from Courland (1761–1842) and Immanuel Kant's niece Henrietta Kant.[1] He has a wife, Agnese, twin sons Edgars and Emīls, and another son Ārons.
In 2001, Renārs received the Latvian Film Prize as the best actor for his role in Vecās pagastmājas mistērija.
Kaupers' sons Edgars and Emīls run the indiepop group Carnival Youth.
Decorations
- 2005 Fifth Class Order of the White Star of the Republic of Estonia.
- 2008 Fourth Class Order of the Three Stars of the Republic of Latvia.
Filmography
Actor
- Georg (2007) .... Caesar ... aka Georg Ots (Estonia)
- Eirodziesma (2005) (TV) .... Special Guest
- Eurolaul (2003) (TV) .... Member of the jury
- Vecas pagastmajas misterija (2000) ... aka The Mystery of Old Parish House (International: English title)
Soundtrack
- Premiya Muz-TV 2008 (2008) (TV) (music: "Thunder Without Rain") (lyrics: "Thunder Without Rain") ... aka Премия Муз-ТВ 2008 (Russia) ... aka The Muz-TV Music Awards 2008 (International: English title: informal title)
Self
- Premiya Muz-TV 2008 (2008) (TV) (as Brainstorm) .... Himself ... aka Премия Муз-ТВ 2008 (Russia) ... aka The Muz-TV Music Awards 2008 (International: English title: informal title)
- Congratulations: 50 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest (2005) (TV) .... Himself - Host
- The Eurovision Song Contest (2003) (TV) .... Host
- The Eurovision Song Contest (2001) (TV) .... Latvian vote presenter
- Eirodziesma (2000) (TV) .... Himself
- The Eurovision Song Contest (2000) (TV) (as Brainstorm) .... Latvian entry (3rd place)
See also
References
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by none |
Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest (as part of Brainstorm) 2000 |
Succeeded by Arnis Mednis with "Too Much" |
Preceded by Annely Peebo and Marko Matvere |
Eurovision Song Contest presenter (with Marie N) 2003 |
Succeeded by Korhan Abay and Meltem Cumbul |