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Duncan Laurence is a Dutch singer-songwriter who rose to global fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 for the Netherlands with his poignant ballad "Arcade".Born Duncan de Moor on April 11, 1994, in Spijkenisse, Netherlands. Studied at the Rock Academy in Tilburg (2010-2014). Released debut single "Arcade" as his Eurovision entry in March 2019. Won Eurovision 2019, bringing victory to the Netherlands for the first time since 1975. Released debut album "Small Town Boy" in November 2020. "Arcade" became a global viral hit on TikTok in 2021, leading to international chart success years after its release.

• Laurence wrote "Arcade" years before Eurovision, drawing from personal heartbreak over a past relationship.
• He is openly bisexual and has spoken about the importance of LGBTQ+ representation, particularly through his music and Eurovision platform.
• Despite initial moderate success after Eurovision, "Arcade" exploded globally in 2021, becoming a viral sensation on TikTok, ultimately reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and achieving multi-platinum certifications worldwide.
• He represented the Netherlands at Eurovision after being internally selected by the national broadcaster AVROTROS.
• Laurence was a coach on the Dutch version of The Voice (The Voice of Holland) for several seasons.