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'''Zséda''', the professional name of '''Zsédenyi Adrienn''' (born 30 December 1974, [[Pápa]], [[Hungary]]), is a [[Hungarian Music Awards|Fonogram]] and EMeRTon award-winning Hungarian singer. She is one of Hungarian pop music's most successful rapporteurs.
'''Adrienn Zsédenyi''' (born 30 December 1974), known as '''Zséda''', is a Hungarian singer.


==Life==
== Life ==
Raised in [[Szentes]], Zséda attended Mihály Horváth Secondary School and participated in drama and literature groups. At 15 years of age, she studied singing from her teacher, Olga Sík, and acted at John Golden Theatre, Independent Theatre, Chalk Circle Theatre, and New Theatre. He studied the violin for seven years and under the artistic career of the University of West Hungary earned a degree as a social pedagogue.
Zséda grew up in [[Szentes]] and attended the Mihály Horváth Secondary School where she joined drama and literature groups. At 15 years of age, she studied singing with Olga Sík and also learnt to play the violin. Zséda acted at the Arany János Theatre, Independent Theatre, Krétakör Theatre, and New Theatre. She received an undergraduate degree in social work from the University of West Hungary.


==Music career==
== Career ==
=== Cotton Club Singers (1994–2001, 2020) ===

In 1994, Zséda, Gabi Szűcs, Péter Kovács, and Boldizsár László co-founded the Cotton Club Singers. They performed at venues including the Buda Park Stage and the Budapest Congress Center. Over a six year period, Zséda performed on five albums. She left the group in 2001 before the group disbanded in 2009. Zséda went on to form White Chocolate and also pursued a solo career. In 2020, Zséda planned to participate in a large 25th anniversary concert for the Cotton Club Singers at the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall, but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cotton Club Singers: Quarter of a Century |url=https://www.mupa.hu/en/program/world-music-jazz-popular-music/cotton-club-singers-quarter-of-a-century-2020-04-28_20-00-bela-bartok-national-concert-hall# |access-date=13 March 2021 |work=Mupa Budapest}}</ref>
===Cotton Club Singers (1994–2001)===
In 1994, Zséda, [[Gabi Szűcs]], Péter Kovács, and Boldizsár László co-founded the Cotton Club Singers. They performed at, inter alia, the Buda Park Stage and the Budapest Congress Center. Zséda appeared in five albums in six years. She left in 2001 (the band eventually disbanded in 2009) and subsequently formed White Chocolate, along with pursuing a solo career in addition to the band name.


=== Solo career (2002–present) ===
=== Solo career (2002–present) ===
[[File:A Dal 2016 Zséda 2015-12-15.jpg|thumb|Zséda in 2015]]
Zséda left the band in 2001 and has since been pursuing a solo career. She performed at [[Washington D.C.]] as part of the Hungarian delegation represented at the [[Folger Shakespeare Library]] in an organized show with [[Mihály Tabányi]].
Zséda performed with [[Mihály Tabányi]] in [[Washington D.C.]] as part of the Hungarian delegation to the [[Folger Shakespeare Library]].
Her debut solo album was released in 2002, which was produced by [[Viktor Rakonczai]], with whom Zséda was an acquaintance of Kőbánya Music Studio. The album reached gold record certification.
One of the most successful song of the album and also the first major successes of her is ''Valahol egy férfi vár'', which had been led by three weeks at the VIVA TV charts.


In 2002, Zséda released her debut solo album. It was produced by [[Viktor Rakonczai]] at the Kőbánya Music Studio. The album reached gold record certification. One of the most popular songs on the album was ''Valahol egy férfi vár''. It was number one on the VIVA TV charts for three weeks. In 2003, Zséda performed the theme song of the [[RTL Klub]] soap opera, ''Szeress most!''. This brought her recognition in Hungary.
In 2003, she sang the theme song to the [[RTL Klub]] soap opera ''Szeress most!''. This figure was a huge breakthrough and brought her to nationwide notoriety. He topped the list of VIVA Chart for three weeks.
In 2004, she published her second album, Zséda-Vue. The album also produced several successful singles, including ''Motel'', ''Mindhalálig mellettem vagy'', and ''Újhold''. This was her first album that reached platinum certification.
In 2005, his first Christmas album ''A szürke patás'', which also reached platinum certification. The video clip of the album was popular and is still a popular Christmas song in Hungary.


In 2004, Zséda released her second album, ''Zséda-Vue''. The album also produced several successful singles, including ''Motel'', ''Mindhalálig mellettem vagy'', and ''Újhold''. This was her first album to reach platinum certification.


In 2005, Zséda released her first Christmas album, ''A szürke patás'' which also went platinum.
In 2007, Zséda and Ákos Létray recorded, as a duet, ''Valahol''. The song was a VIVA TV hit. It was on the charts for 40 weeks on the [[MAHASZ]] Top 40 radio charts, perhaps her biggest success so far.
In 2008, her fourth album, Rouge, was released. The album's first single, ''Fekete rúzs'', was another VIVA TV hit, reaching the top spot on the list. A concert on the Papp László Budapest Sports Arena on 28 May 2009 was sold-out. The show was a cross-section of her nearly 15-year career, with all her big hits and favorite songs were heard in the arena and singles from her latest album.


In 2007, Zséda and Ákos Létray recorded ''Valahol'' as a duet. The song was popular on VIVA TV and spent forty weeks on the [[MAHASZ]] radio charts.


In 2008, Zséda's fourth album, ''Rouge'', was released. The album's first single, ''Fekete rúzs'', was another VIVA TV hit. Zseda's concert at the Papp László Budapest Sports Arena on 28 May 2009 was sold-out.
In 2011, her fifth album, ''Legyen úgy'', was released and became a bestseller.
In 2012, she released Más világ, and later released her fifth studio album, titled ''Ötödik érzék''.
In 2013, she appeared in the song ''Dance'', and later, released ''Hétköznapi mennyország'', followed by ''Hány percet élsz'' in 2014.
She then collaborated with [[Csaba Vastag]] with the song ''Legyél a másé''. In 2016, she released ''Óceán ''and ''Adj még levegőt''.


In 2011, Zséda released her fifth album, ''Legyen úgy''.further success followed in 2012 with ''Más világ'', and ''Ötödik érzék''.
In 2016, she became a judge on [[A Dal]], the national selection for [[Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest|Hungary]] for the [[Eurovision Song Contest]]. She judged the [[Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016|2016]] edition and will judge the [[Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017|2017]] edition.


In 2013, Zséda performed ''Dance'', and released ''Hétköznapi mennyország''. She released ''Hány percet élsz'' in 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sullivan |first1=Ferenc |title=Top Of The Charts: Eight Hungarian Smash Hits For The Summer |url=https://hungarytoday.hu/top-charts-eight-hungarian-smash-hits-summer-40428/ |access-date=13 March 2021 |work=Hungary Today |date=14 July 2015}}</ref> In 2015, Zseda collaborated with [[Csaba Vastag]] in ''Legyél a másé''. In 2016, she released ''Óceán ''and ''Adj még levegőt''.
==Discography==

In 2016, Zséda was a judge on [[A Dal]], the Hungarian national selection for the [[Eurovision Song Contest]]. In 2017, she was again a member of the selection jury.<ref>{{cite news |title=Eurovision 2017: Joci Pápai is Hungary's choice |url=https://dailynewshungary.com/eurovision-2017-joci-papai-hungarys-choice/ |work=Daily News Hungary |date=20 February 2017}}</ref>

== Discography ==
* ''Zséda'' (2002)
* ''Zséda'' (2002)
* ''Zséda-Vue'' (2004)
* ''Zséda-Vue'' (2004)
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* ''Ötödik érzék'' (2012)
* ''Ötödik érzék'' (2012)
* ''Kémia'' (2016)
* ''Kémia'' (2016)
* ''Szívizomláz'' (2021)


==Awards==
== Awards ==
*[[Hungarian Music Awards|Fonogram]] award (2004, 2009 (x2), 2010)<div>*VIVA Comet (2005 (x2), 2009 (x3), 2010)</div><div>*BRAVE OTTO award (2010 (x4))</div><div>*Glamour Woman of the Year (2009, 2010)</div><div>*eMeRTon award</div><div>*Artisjus award (2004)</div>
* [[Hungarian Music Awards|Fonogram]] award (2004, 2009 (x2), 2010)
* VIVA Comet (2005 (x2), 2009 (x3), 2010)
* BRAVO OTTO award (2010 (x4))
* Glamour Woman of the Year (2009, 2010)
* eMeRTon award
* Artisjus award (2004)


==Filmography==
== Filmography ==


===Film===
=== Film ===
* Nyugattól keletre, avagy a média diszkrét bája (Acted, sang in a short scene)
* Nyugattól keletre, avagy a média diszkrét bája
* Csudafilm (Theme song)
* Csudafilm (theme song)
* Megy a gőzös (Film music)
* Megy a gőzös (film music)


===TV===
=== TV ===
* Szeress most! (Theme song)
* Szeress most! (theme song)
* Szombat esti láz (Competed)
* Szombat esti láz (competed)
* [[Megasztár|Megasztár 4]] (guest singer)
* [[Megasztár]] 4 (guest singer)
* Csináljuk a fesztivált
* Csináljuk a fesztivált
* [[X-Faktor (Hungarian TV series)|X-Faktor]] (guest singer)
* [[X-Faktor (Hungarian TV series)|X-Faktor]] (guest singer)
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* A Dal (2017) (jury member)
* A Dal (2017) (jury member)


==Personal life==
== Activism ==
Zséda has supported the Fight against Breast Cancer Campaign, the Together for Nature campaign, and the Uniting Against Domestic Violence campaign.
In 2000, Zséda married Szabolcs Takács, a research associate at a pharmaceutical distribution company and a [[Semmelweis University]] graduate. On 27 September, 2007, their first child, Nimród, was born.


== Further information ==
She also has taken part in the Fight against Breast Cancer Campaign and Together for Nature campaign, and a supporter of the Uniting Against Domestic Violence campaign.

==Further information==
* [http://www.zseda.hu/ Zsédenyi Adrienn hivatalos oldala]
* [http://www.zseda.hu/ Zsédenyi Adrienn hivatalos oldala]
* [http://www.zene.hu/mazeszak/reszletek.php?id=659 Zene.hu]
* [http://www.zene.hu/mazeszak/reszletek.php?id=659 Zene.hu]
* [http://www.mahasz.hu/m/index.php Mahasz.hu]
* [http://www.mahasz.hu/m/index.php Mahasz.hu]
* [http://www.apcchart.com/ EURO 200]
* [http://www.apcchart.com/ EURO 200]
* [http://www.zsedarajongo.gportal.hu Zséda rajongói oldal]
* [http://www.zsedarajongo.gportal.hu/ Zséda rajongói oldal]

== References ==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 10:47, 5 October 2024

Zséda
Zséda in 2024
Background information
Birth nameAdrienn Zsédenyi
Born (1974-12-30) 30 December 1974 (age 49)
Pápa, Hungary
OccupationSinger
Years active1994–present

Adrienn Zsédenyi (born 30 December 1974), known as Zséda, is a Hungarian singer.

Life

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Zséda grew up in Szentes and attended the Mihály Horváth Secondary School where she joined drama and literature groups. At 15 years of age, she studied singing with Olga Sík and also learnt to play the violin. Zséda acted at the Arany János Theatre, Independent Theatre, Krétakör Theatre, and New Theatre. She received an undergraduate degree in social work from the University of West Hungary.

Career

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Cotton Club Singers (1994–2001, 2020)

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In 1994, Zséda, Gabi Szűcs, Péter Kovács, and Boldizsár László co-founded the Cotton Club Singers. They performed at venues including the Buda Park Stage and the Budapest Congress Center. Over a six year period, Zséda performed on five albums. She left the group in 2001 before the group disbanded in 2009. Zséda went on to form White Chocolate and also pursued a solo career. In 2020, Zséda planned to participate in a large 25th anniversary concert for the Cotton Club Singers at the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall, but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

Solo career (2002–present)

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Zséda in 2015

Zséda performed with Mihály Tabányi in Washington D.C. as part of the Hungarian delegation to the Folger Shakespeare Library.

In 2002, Zséda released her debut solo album. It was produced by Viktor Rakonczai at the Kőbánya Music Studio. The album reached gold record certification. One of the most popular songs on the album was Valahol egy férfi vár. It was number one on the VIVA TV charts for three weeks. In 2003, Zséda performed the theme song of the RTL Klub soap opera, Szeress most!. This brought her recognition in Hungary.

In 2004, Zséda released her second album, Zséda-Vue. The album also produced several successful singles, including Motel, Mindhalálig mellettem vagy, and Újhold. This was her first album to reach platinum certification.

In 2005, Zséda released her first Christmas album, A szürke patás which also went platinum.

In 2007, Zséda and Ákos Létray recorded Valahol as a duet. The song was popular on VIVA TV and spent forty weeks on the MAHASZ radio charts.

In 2008, Zséda's fourth album, Rouge, was released. The album's first single, Fekete rúzs, was another VIVA TV hit. Zseda's concert at the Papp László Budapest Sports Arena on 28 May 2009 was sold-out.

In 2011, Zséda released her fifth album, Legyen úgy.further success followed in 2012 with Más világ, and Ötödik érzék.

In 2013, Zséda performed Dance, and released Hétköznapi mennyország. She released Hány percet élsz in 2014.[2] In 2015, Zseda collaborated with Csaba Vastag in Legyél a másé. In 2016, she released Óceán and Adj még levegőt.

In 2016, Zséda was a judge on A Dal, the Hungarian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2017, she was again a member of the selection jury.[3]

Discography

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  • Zséda (2002)
  • Zséda-Vue (2004)
  • Ünnep (2005)
  • Rouge (2008)
  • Ötödik érzék (2012)
  • Kémia (2016)
  • Szívizomláz (2021)

Awards

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  • Fonogram award (2004, 2009 (x2), 2010)
  • VIVA Comet (2005 (x2), 2009 (x3), 2010)
  • BRAVO OTTO award (2010 (x4))
  • Glamour Woman of the Year (2009, 2010)
  • eMeRTon award
  • Artisjus award (2004)

Filmography

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Film

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  • Nyugattól keletre, avagy a média diszkrét bája
  • Csudafilm (theme song)
  • Megy a gőzös (film music)

TV

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  • Szeress most! (theme song)
  • Szombat esti láz (competed)
  • Megasztár 4 (guest singer)
  • Csináljuk a fesztivált
  • X-Faktor (guest singer)
  • A Dal (2016) (jury member)
  • A Dal (2017) (jury member)

Activism

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Zséda has supported the Fight against Breast Cancer Campaign, the Together for Nature campaign, and the Uniting Against Domestic Violence campaign.

Further information

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References

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  1. ^ "Cotton Club Singers: Quarter of a Century". Mupa Budapest. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  2. ^ Sullivan, Ferenc (14 July 2015). "Top Of The Charts: Eight Hungarian Smash Hits For The Summer". Hungary Today. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Eurovision 2017: Joci Pápai is Hungary's choice". Daily News Hungary. 20 February 2017.
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