Freddy Sahin-Scholl

Freddy Sahin-Scholl (born 21 December 1953 in Heilbronn as Freddy Scholl) is a German singer and composer.

Life and career
Freddy Sahin-Scholl is the son of a Turkish German mother and an African-American soldier. He was raised by a foster mother in Wüstenrot who recognized his musical talent. He worked as an anesthesia assistant. Sahin-Scholl lives and works in Karlsruhe.

At the age of forty he discovered that, despite his lack of vocal training, he is able to quickly change his voice from baritone to soprano.

On the 19 December 2010, he won the season 4 of Das Supertalent and 100,000€. He was in the running to represent Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.

Awards

 * 1) 1980: Award Baden-Württemberg (Category Cabaret)
 * 2) 2010: Das Supertalent (RTL)