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Pedro Madeira | |
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| Birth name | Pedro Alexandre Gomes Madeira |
| Also known as | PM |
| Born | 11 November 1992 Vendas Novas, Portugal |
| Genres | Pop, ballad, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | pedromadeira |
Pedro Madeira (born 11 November 1992 in Vendas Novas, Portugal) is a Portuguese singer. He represented Portugal at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with the song "Deixa-me sentir".
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