Simone de Oliveira is a Portuguese singer and actress. She was born on February 11, 1938, in Lisbon, Portugal. Simone is considered one of the most iconic figures in Portuguese entertainment history.
Simone began her career as a singer in the late 1950s and gained popularity in the 1960s with her participation in various music festivals and her hit songs. She represented Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, in 1965 and 1969, and achieved success with her performances.
Apart from her music career, Simone de Oliveira also worked as an actress. She appeared in several Portuguese films and TV shows throughout the years. Her acting talent was recognized with awards and nominations, showcasing her versatility as an entertainer.
Simone's contributions to Portuguese music and entertainment have earned her widespread recognition and numerous accolades. She remains an influential figure in the industry and is regarded as a national treasure in Portugal.
"No teu poema" has lyrics and music by José Luís Tinoco and became one of the great successes of Portuguese music. This song competed in the Festival RTP da Canção in 1976, performed by Carlos do Carmo.
Although the theme was submitted to Carlos do Carmo for the Festival RTP da Canção, we can say with complete certainty that it was Simone de Oliveira who performed and promoted it the most. Simone requested permission from the singer to interpret this song and include it in her repertoire, and since then, she has immortalized it.