Miguel Gameiro (born on February 15, 1974) is a Portuguese singer-songwriter, mostly known for being one of the founding members of successful pop rock outfit Pólo Norte. The band released a total of seven studio albums and is considered one of the most popular music acts in their home country. Other than his work with Pólo Norte, Gameiro has collaborated with new wave pioneer Paulo Pedro Gonçalves’ Ovelha Negra project and participated in the song “Portugal A Cantar,” a star-studded anthem specially recorded for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. His solo debut, A Porta ao Lado (2010), was certified gold and sold more than 13,000 records. The album spawned the hit “Dá-me um Abraço,” which earned him a nomination to the Globos de Ouro awards. He released 11 Canções, his second album, in 2013. That same year, he collaborated with fado singer Mariza on the track “O Tempo não pára,” which quickly became a fan favorite. In 2015, his song “Há um mar que nos separa” was chosen to represent Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest. Gameiro reappeared once again in 2018 with Maria, an album of duets with Portuguese female artists such as Cuca Roseta, Leonor Andrade, and Katia Guerreiro.
