Alexa Helfy
Alexa Helfy | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 2003 |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Warner Recorded Music |
Alexa Helfy (born December 23, 2003)[1] is a Hungarian singer and recording artist, who gained national recognition as a contestant on the fourteenth season of X-Faktor Hungary in 2022, where she finished in fourth place.
Early Life and Career
[edit]Helfy was born on December 23, 2003, in Hungary. From a young age, she demonstrated a strong interest in music and live performance. She came to public attention in 2022 as a contestant on the fourteenth season of X-Faktor Hungary, the Hungarian adaptation of the international X Factor franchise.[2][3][4]
During the Audition Round, Helfy performed “About Damn Time” by Lizzo, advancing to the Bootcamp phase of the competition. At Bootcamp, she successfully completed both assigned challenges, earning unanimous approval from the mentors.[1]
At the Mentor House, she performed “A Million Dreams” by Pink, securing her place in the Live Shows.[5]
Throughout the Live Shows, Helfy continued to impress the judges and audiences with her vocal ability, confidence, and emotional depth:
- In the first Live Show, she performed “Four Moods” by Azahriah.[6]
- In the second Live Show, she sang “Love on the Brain” by Rihanna.[7]
- In the third Live Show, she delivered two songs: “Toy” by Netta Barzilai and “Megmondtam” by T. Danny.[8]
Her strong performances and artistic range led her to the season's final stages, ultimately placing fourth overall.[9]
Musical Style and Influences
[edit]Helfy's musical style combines elements of contemporary pop, soul, and R&B. Her performances emphasize emotional authenticity and vocal power. She has cited Aretha Franklin, Lizzo, and Rihanna as her primary artistic inspirations, influencing both her sound and stage persona.[1]
Discography
[edit]Single
[edit]- “Végszó (Postface)”
- Release date: June 9, 2023
- Songwriter: Dávid Lévai
- Producers: Tuomo Korander, Tommi Vatanen
- Music video: Directed and shot (DOP) by Dávid Simon
“Végszó” (translated as Final Word or Postface) is a Hungarian-language single that reflects on themes of trust, self-discovery, and emotional renewal. The lyrics describe moving past fear and betrayal toward confidence and self-acceptance.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "RTL Hungary".
- ^ "X-Faktor: Helfy Alexa távozott a finálé előtt". 24.hu (in Hungarian). 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "Helfy Alexa összetört azután, hogy kiesett az X-Faktorból". Blikk (in Hungarian). 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ Beáta, Somogyi-Tóth (2022-11-13). "„Keressen fel egy pszichológust" – Az X-Faktor kiesőjét támadják a kommentelők". GLAMOUR.HU (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "X-Faktor: Erőtlen volt és ízléstelen, természetesen továbbjutott a Mentorházból | szmo.hu". www.szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu (in Hungarian). 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "Helfy Alexa: Four Moods (Azahriah)".
- ^ https://rtl.hu/x-faktor/2022/10/29/helfy-alexa-love-on-the-brain-rihanna
- ^ https://rtl.hu/x-faktor/2022/11/05/helfy-alexa-megmondtam-t-danny-produkcio
- ^ "Helfy Alexa sírva rohant le a színpadról, miután kiesett az X-Faktorból - kiakadtak a nézők a lányra". Twice.hu (in Hungarian). 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2025-11-06.