Early Life and Career

Ben Cristovao (born Benedikt Töpfer) is a Czech singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor from Prague. He began his career in the early 2000s as a hip hop artist before becoming a successful crossover artist in 2010. Since then he has released five acclaimed albums and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the Czech music industry.

Music Discography

Ben Cristovao's debut album, 'Ego', was released in 2010. It spawned two hit singles, 'Budu v Praze' and 'Tak Tady Jsem', and was later certified platinum in the Czech Republic. His follow-up album 'Sup', released in 2013, was certified gold. In 2016, he released 'Bengoro', which was certified double platinum. His latest album, 'Chameleon', was released in 2019 and was certified gold. His eclectic discography features collaborations with Krystof, David Koller, Petr Bende, and Mikolas Josef.

Television Career

In addition to his musical career, Ben Cristovao has also enjoyed success as an actor. He has appeared in several television series and films including ‘The Voice’ (2014), ‘Nejistá sezóna’ (2016), ‘Láska je láska’ (2018), and ‘Dívka ve vlaku’ (2020).

Personal Life

Ben Cristovao is married to fashion designer and stylist Michaela Töpferova. They have two children together. He is an avid fan of basketball and enjoys playing with friends in his spare time. He also loves traveling around Europe with his family.

Awards and Accolades

Throughout his career, Ben Cristovao has won numerous awards including four Andel Awards (the Czech equivalent of the Grammy Awards) for Best Male Artist (2013), Best Album (2013 & 2016), and Best Music Video (2016). He has been nominated for numerous other awards including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Czech & Slovak Act (2017).}