Carlos Mendes (singer)

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Carlos Mendes
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Born (1947-05-23) 23 May 1947 (age 75)
Origin Lisbon, Portugal
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer

Carlos Eduardo Teixeira Mendes (born 23 May 1947) is a Portuguese singer, best known for his participation in the 1968 and 1972 Eurovision Song Contest. Mendes also appeared in some television series.

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    Preceded by Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest
    1968
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest
    1972
    Succeeded by