Mikolas Josef is a Czech singer, songwriter and former model. Born into a musical family, he graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art as a drama student. He started modeling at age 17, eventually leaving due to dishonesty in the industry.
He launched his music career in 2015, starting as a street performer and then releasing his debut single "Hands Bloody".
Mikolas represented the Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon with the song Lie to Me, finishing in 6th place and giving his country its best-ever result.