BIOGRAPHY

SZABO is a Hungarian-born singer, songwriter, and actor. He has garnered acclaim for his work in both film and on stage, toured in more than 40 countries, released two gold records with his former band, and was recognized as the second-best male voice of his season on The X Factor.

Born and raised in Budapest, SZABO began his journey in musical theater as a child. In the early to mid-2000s, he was a key member of the Broadway Studio of Budapest Drama School, where he studied and performed in productions such as West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet. He later became a member of the Academy of Classical Music and the Improv Theater Workshop. After high school, he signed a contract with the Budapest Operetta Theater and performed leading roles in musical theater, operetta, and opera.

SZABO's first significant connection to pop music occurred in 2012 when he competed on the music competition show X Factor.

Following the show, he began working on his own music. However, the transition from actor to singer/songwriter in Hungary proved challenging, as many believed he could only be a musical theater performer. Despite this, SZABO remained confident in his ability to evolve and pursued his newfound passion for pop music. His belief in personal growth led him to seek new opportunities abroad, resulting in a pivotal change in his career.

In 2017, SZABO officially moved to Los Angeles. Although following his dreams and trusting his instincts was difficult, he said, “Leaving my career, my fans, and everyone I love behind was a challenge. But I knew it was necessary.”

In 2019, he collaborated with various artists and released his first American single, "Permission." After the pandemic, he co-wrote "Avatar" and "Differences" with music producer Aaron “Zeus” Zepeda. These two tracks significantly impacted his creative direction.

In 2023, SZABO began writing music with musician/producer Joe Maffia. They released "Addicted To Ya" and its alternative version, "Addicted To Ya (After Sex)," in the same year. Early in 2024, they released the synth-pop/new wave track “I’ll Be Alright”, followed by the contemporary R&B track “Only You”.

Currently, SZABO is writing songs and creating music videos centered around themes of self-validation, creative thinking, openness, and acceptance—concepts that emerged from his upbringing in Hungary.

His new single “On My Own”, a deeply personal song where he opens up for the first time, sharing his own story. The track explores how he found the inner strength to overcome the hardships he faced in the past. Through “On My Own”, SZABO delves into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and personal growth, marking a pivotal moment in his career as he embraces vulnerability and uses his music to inspire others to face their struggles with courage and determination.