Christopher Edgar

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Christo Edgar
Birth nameChristopher Edgar Napitupulu
Born (2002-12-22) December 22, 2002 (age 19)
Bandung, Indonesia
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
Instruments Vocal, piano
Years active2011—present
Labels Universal Music Indonesia

Christopher Edgar Napitulu (born December 22, 2002) is an Indonesian singer who won The Voice Kids Indonesia of season 1, where he join and mentored by Tulus, and signed with Universal Music Indonesia. [1]

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Life and career

Christopher Edgar Napitulu was born on December 22, 2002, in Bandung, West Java to parents Henry Yo Napit and Julia De. He also perform in a musical drama theater which produced by Mira Lesmana in, titled Laskar Pelangi where his role as Lintang.

Before auditioned to the competition singer, he was joined a children's talent program which under by Erwin Gutawa and Gita Gutawa, Di Atas Rata-Rata of first generation, for developing his singing talent.

The Voice Kids Indonesia

On October 14, 2016, he became a contestant on season 1 of The Voice Kids Indonesia and sang "Grenade" for his blind audition performance. Two coaches, Tulus, and Agnez Mo turned their chairs for him and he chose Tulus as his coach. In the battle rounds, Christo was up against Michelle Celine and Rahadila Putri with the song "Treasure (Bruno Mars song)" by Bruno Mars. Christo went on to sing through the live shows, where he performed his finale song "Fix You" by Coldplay. On December 2, 2016, Christo was crowned the first season winner of The Voice Kids Indonesia. He became the first winner of this singing talent show.

Performances
The Voice Kids Indonesia season 1 performances and results
StageSongOriginal artistDateOrderResult
Blind Audition"Grenade" Bruno Mars October 14, 20168.8two chairs turned, join team Tulus
Battle Rounds (Top 72)"Treasure" (vs. Michelle Celine vs. Rahadila Putri )November 4, 201611.8Saved by Coach
Live Show (Top 24)"Angel" Sarah McLachlan November 11, 201612.4Saved by Public Vote
Live Semifinals (Top 12)"Set Fire to the Rain" Adele November 25, 201614.1Saved by Coach
Live Finals (Top 6)"Writing's on the Wall" Sam Smith December 2, 201615.5Save by Public Vote
Live Finals (Top 3)"Fix You" Coldplay 15.9Winner
Non competition performances
OrderCollaborator(s)SongOriginal Artist
12.1All Finalists"Di Atas Awan" Nidji
14.1All Finalists"Best Song Ever" One Direction
15.2 Tulus and Dru Nuca"Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone" Bee Palmer
15.5 Elha Nympha and All Finalists"I'm in Love with a Monster" Fifth Harmony

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Winner

2016
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