Benny Cristo is the stage name of Czech singer and sportsman Ben Cristóvão. He started his career in 2009 when he appeared as a finalist on the talent show Superstar, the national syndication of the Idol franchise, finishing in seventh place. To date, he has released three studio albums, three EPs and several singles.
He was selected to represent his home country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam with the song "Kemama". However, the Contest was later cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
He returned to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Omaga", which failed to qualify from the second semi-final.