Female Artists

Yuval Raphael

About Quick Facts NameYuval Raphael Born2002 Nationality🇮🇱 Israeli National SelectionHaKokhav Haba 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongTBA (2025) Biography Yuval Raphael is an Israeli singer. She was born in Ra’ana, in 2002 and she spent part of her childhood in Geneva, Switzerland. Yuval was a survivor of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on the Supernova music festival near Kibbutz Be’eri in Israel. Born in Ra’anana, Israel, Following this harrowing experience, Yuval became an advocate for justice and awareness. In March 2024, she testified before the United Nations Human Rights Council, sharing her story to highlight the atrocities committed and to seek justice for the survivors. In November 2024, Yuval auditioned for “HaKokhav HaBa,” Israel’s national selection show for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. She performed Demi Lovato’s “Anyone,” a song reflecting on mental health struggles, which resonated with her personal experiences from the festival attack. Her emotional rendition moved the judges and audience, earning her a 98% approval rating—the highest of the season—and advancing her to the final of the competition. On 22 January, she won the competition and thus was chosen to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. Entries TBA Country🇮🇱 Israel Year2025 LanguageTBA LyricsTBA MusicTBA Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/NSIolFvLwXQ?si=mky15m1SRcKCDnSz

Nico

About Quick Facts NameNico Matei Born1 February 1970 Nationality🇷🇴 Romanian National SelectionSelecția Națională 2009Selecția Națională 2008Selecția Națională 2007Selecția Națională 2006Selecția Națională 2005Selecția Națională 2004Selecția Națională 2003 In Eurovision2008 Belgrade SongPe-o margine de lune (&Vlad, 2008) Biography Nico, whose full name is Nicoleta Matei, is a Romanian singer and songwriter born on February 1, 1970, in Ploiești, Romania. Known for her powerful voice, she performs pop, soul, and jazz music. She has been an influential figure in the Romanian music scene for decades. Nico’s music journey began in the 1990s after graduating from the Școala Populară de Artă (Popular School of Art) in Ploiești. She became the lead singer of the Estradă section at the Toma Caragiu Theater in Ploiești and also completed her studies at the George Enescu Conservatory in Bucharest. Early in her career, Nico gained popularity by collaborating with Romanian hip hop artists like B.U.G. Mafia and Puya, blending pop with urban sounds. These collaborations helped her gain recognition in the Romanian music industry. In 2003, she released her debut album, Gând pentru ei (“A Thought for Them”), showcasing her emotional voice and versatile style. Between 2003 and 2008, Nico established herself as a household name, releasing hits like “Nu pot să mai suport” and participating in music festivals. Her performance at the Golden Stag Festival in Brașov further boosted her fame. Seven times in a row (2003-2009), she participated in Selecția Națională, the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. She won the contest in 2008. In 2008, Nico represented Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest with Vlad Miriță. Their duet, “Pe-o margine de lume,” was praised for its operatic and emotional style. It reached the Eurovision final and remains one of her most iconic songs. After Eurovision, Nico continued releasing music and performing at festivals. Between 2008 and 2020, she collaborated with artists like Cabron and Directia 5, exploring various music styles. In 2010, her hit “Poate Undeva” became a fan favorite. Ten years later, in 2020, she reunited with Cabron for “Oscar în doi,” a highly anticipated comeback collaboration. Nico is married to composer Laurențiu Matei, and they own a recording studio together. Balancing her career and family life, she remains a beloved artist in Romania, known for her talent, humility, and dedication to music. Entries Pe-o margine de lune (& Vlad) Country🇷🇴 Romania Year2008 LanguageRomanian LyricsAndreea AndreiAdina Şuteu MusicAndrei Tudor BackingsAndrei Tudor (piano) Results Semi Points: 94Position: 7Running order: 17 Results Finals Points: 45Position: 20Running order: 1 https://youtu.be/o_mvrGKbbqU?si=667haJAC01uY8QhA

Martina Majerle

About Quick Facts NameMartina Majerle Born02 May 1980 Nationality🇭🇷 Croatian National SelectionEMA 2015EMA 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongLove Symphony (& Quartissimo, 2009) Biography Martina Majerle, born on May 2, 1980, in Rijeka, Croatia, is a Croatian singer of mixed Croatian and Slovenian descent. She began her music career as the lead singer of the Rijeka band Putokazi and later became a soloist in the ambient-electro-pop band Atmospheric. Majerle is best known for her multiple participations in the Eurovision Song Contest. She represented Slovenia in 2009 as the lead vocalist for the string quartet Quartissimo with the song “Love Symphony.” Although they competed in the second semi-final, they did not advance to the final. In addition to her 2009 appearance, Majerle has performed as a backing vocalist in the Eurovision Song Contest on several occasions: for Croatia in 2003, Slovenia in 2007, Montenegro in 2008, Slovenia in 2011 and 2012, Montenegro in 2014, and Croatia in 2016. Throughout her career, Majerle has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and participated in various music festivals. She made her debut at the Splitski Festival in 2011 with the song “Neka se dogodi čudo.” In 2013, she released a cover of Tony Esposito’s song “Kalimba de Luna” together with Mr. B and Chrisma Project. At the Melodije Istre i Kvarnera Festival in 2017, she won third place by the audience with the song “Teče teče Rečina,” and in 2018, she performed “Na Trsatu,” which won the second audience award. She also received the award for best interpretation in 2018 for the song “Međimurska voda sveta” at the MEF – Međimurski Festival. Majerle has been a member of the Croatian RTV orchestra and has been involved in major projects with the Croatian national broadcaster, including “The Voice,” “A strana,” “Singing with the Stars,” “Dora,” and “Porin.” She has performed as a backing vocalist for many famous musicians, such as Oliver Dragojević, Tereza Kesovija, Zdravko Čolić, Severina, Massimo Savić, Nina Badrić, and Toni Cetinski. In recent years, Majerle has continued to release new music. In 2020, she performed at the Večeri dalmatinske šansone festival in Šibenik, Croatia, where she achieved third place by the professional jury with her single “Volin Kad Si Tu.” She also released the single “Dajen ti besedu” in collaboration with Klapa Tić, which won third place by the audience at the Melodije Istre i Kvarnera Festival 2020. Both singles were released through her own record label, Majerle Music. In May 2021, Majerle represented Croatia at the annual Albanian music competition Kënga Magjike, performing her song “Vrijeme je na našoj strani.” Entries Love Symphony (& Quartissimo) Country🇸🇮 Slovenia Year2009 LanguageEnglishSlovenian LyricsAndrej BabićSaša Lendero MusicAndrej Babić BackingsSandra Feketija Results Semi Points: 14Position: 16Running order: 10 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/VQpE5hlLbJg?si=Nxx6p-61y0Zpn9Pt

Nela Pocisková

About Quick Facts NameNela Pocisková Born04 October 1990 Nationality🇸🇰 Slovak National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongLeť tmou (& Kamil Mikulčík, 2009) Biography Nela Pocisková, born on October 4, 1990, in Bratislava, Slovakia, is a renowned Slovak singer and actress. She began singing at the age of eight and, by fourteen, secured the role of Katka in the musical Neberte nám princeznú, directed by Ján Ďurovčík. Pocisková’s early career featured performances in various productions, including the dance drama Labuťko, the musical West Side Story as Maria, and Fidlikant na streche under Jozef Bednárik’s direction. In 2009, she represented Slovakia in the Eurovision Song Contest alongside Kamil Mikulčík with the song Leť tmou. Despite their efforts, they did not advance to the final. The following year, Pocisková showcased her versatility by winning the fourth season of Let’s Dance, the Slovak version of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Peter Modrovský. Her television career includes significant roles in popular Slovak series. She portrayed Nela Petrovičová in Ordinácia v ružovej záhrade (2007–2012) and starred as Nina Dolinská in Búrlivé víno (2013–2016). Since then, she has continued her success with roles in Nemocnica (2021–2023), Pán profesor (2021), Svätý Max (2022), Ranč (2025) and Vina (2025). In 2013, Pocisková released her debut album War, featuring the hit single So in Love, which topped the Slovak charts. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Pocisková’s personal life includes a partnership with actor Filip Tůma. Together, they have two children: a son named Hektor (2016) and a daughter named Liana (2018). Throughout her career, Nela Pocisková has received several accolades, including the OTO Award for Best Female Singer in 2011. As of 2025, she remains a prominent figure in Slovak entertainment, contributing to music and television while engaging in new artistic projects. Entries Leť tmou (& Kamil Mikulčik) Country🇸🇰 Slovakia Year2009 LanguageSlovak LyricsPetronela KolevskáAda Žigová MusicRastislav Dubovský BackingsRastislav Dubovský (piano)Jan Pospíšil (cello) Results Semi Points: 8Position: 18Running order: 8 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-1x4CyQPtQ

Nina Žižić

About Quick Facts NameNina Žižić Born20 April 1985 Nationality🇲🇪 Montenegrin National SelectionMontesong 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel2013 Mamö SongDobrodošli (2025)Igranka (Who See, 2013) Biography Nina Žižić (born 20 April 1985) is a Montenegrin singer known for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence. She began her music career in 2004 as part of the group Negre and has since become one of Montenegro’s most prominent artists. Nina first represented her country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 alongside Who See with the song “Igranka”. Although the song finished 12th in the semi-final, it gained international attention for its energetic and bold performance. Nina has released numerous singles throughout her career, including “Rijeka suza” (2006), “Druga u meni” (2008), “Zabranjujem” (2011), and “Sama kriva” (2013). In 2016, she contributed “Kiss you, goodbye” to the movie Too Many Coincidences. Recently, she released “Paranoičan” (2023) and “Dobrodošli” (2024), showcasing her versatility and evolution as an artist. In 2024, Nina participated in Montesong, Montenegro’s national Eurovision selection, finishing second. However, after the winner’s withdrawal, she was chosen to represent Montenegro at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Entries Dobrodošli Country🇲🇪 Montenegro Year2025 LanguageMontenegrin LyricsBoris SubotićVioleta Mihajlovski Milić MusicBoris Subotić Backings– Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/_zs0yq39aFA?si=AVGXwVEOoDU7AMi- Igranka (Who See) Country🇲🇪 Montenegro Year2025 LanguageMontenegrin LyricsDejan DedovićMario ĐorđevićĐorđe Milenović MusicĐorđe Milenović BackingsNina Žižić Results Semi Points: 41Position: 12Running order: 9 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/FR9rtB2ilZU?si=YsOBL36gjWfvmQpe

Sinéad Mulvey

About Quick Facts NameSinéad Mulvey Born22 January 1988 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongEt Cetera (& Black Daisy, 2009) Biography Sinéad Mulvey is an Irish singer and performer. Born on January 22, 1988, in Dublin, Sinéad displayed a passion for music from an early age, which later propelled her into the spotlight. Her first major breakthrough came in 2005 when she participated in the Irish television talent show You’re A Star. Following this success, she joined a stage production of Cinderella, where she further honed her performance skills and showcased her versatility as an entertainer. In 2009, Sinéad represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. Performing alongside the pop-rock group Black Daisy, she competed with the song “Et Cetera”. Since then, Sinéad has, as far as we know, not remained active in the music and entertainment industry. Entries Et Cetera (& Black Daisy) Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsNiall MooneyJonas GladnikoffDaniele MorettiChristina Schilling MusicNiall MooneyJonas GladnikoffDaniele MorettiChristina Schilling BackingsJenny Newman Results Semi Points: 52Position: 11Running order: 9 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/lgTr4jLIW4A?si=VhfJK18JYEnY0KKP

🇲🇪 Montenegro: Nina Žižić returns to Eurovision

Nina Žižić returns to Eurovision. She will represent Montenegro after the band NeonoeN withdrew. They decided not to participate with their song “Clickbait”. The song was already performed before September 1st of this year. That was reason for the EBU to investigate the case. Nina Žižić was the runner up of the Montenegrin national final Montesong. Her song “Dobrodošli” was the favourite of the jury. Due to a lower score at the televote, Nina didn’t win. However, today Montenegrin broadcaster RTCG announced that she will represent Montenegro in the 2025 contest. It’s not the first time Nina Žižić represents Montenegro. In 2013, she was on stage accompanying hip hop band Who See. They performed the song “Igranka”, but unfortunately did not reach the final. And now Nina Žižić returns to Eurovision. The song “Dobrodošli” is written and composed by Violeta Mihajlovska, Boris Subotić and Darko Dimitrov. Due to the early stage of selection, we don’t know whether the song will be in the first or second semifinal. Montenegro’s Eurovision history Montenegro first participated in the Eurovision Song Contest as an independent nation in 2007, following its split from Serbia and Montenegro. Despite its small size, the country brought diverse entries ranging from Balkan ballads to modern pop. Montenegro achieved its best result in 2015 with Knez‘s “Adio,” a traditional ballad composed by Željko Joksimović, which finished 13th in the final. However, financial constraints and challenges in qualifying for the final often hindered its success. After withdrawing in 2020 and after due to funding issues, Montenegro will now return to the contest.

Blast from the past: Yugoslavia 1991

We know a lot about Eurovision and we want to share this knowledge with you! Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Today, we go back to 1991, when Baby Doll represented Yugoslavia with her song “Brazil”. Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest Yugoslavia debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1961. Already in their 2nd year, Yugoslavia reached a high score (4th) with Lola Novaković and her “Ne pali svetlo u sumrak”. Unfortunately, it was hard for the country to break that record. In 1983, the country reached the 4th place again with Danijel Popović and his “Džuli”. The English version of that song “Julie” became a worldwide hit. But Yugoslavia had to await their first and only victory until 1989. Riva won the contest with “Rock me”. Only three more Yugoslav entries followed, but the country fell apart. In 1992 they had their very last entry. Riva Jugovizija 1991 The Yugoslav national final was called Jugovizija. Eight regional television stations all had their contributions and their jury. In 1991, the contest was held on 9 March in Sarajevo. 16 songs participated: Tedi Spalato sang “Gospode moj”, 29 pts, 5th (HTV, Zagreb) Zorana Pavić sang “Ritam ljubavi“, 26 pts, 6th (TVBg, Belgrade) Milica Milisavljević-Dugalić sang “Sta će nebo reći“, 20 pts, 10th (TVPr, Pristina) Baby Doll sang “Brazil“, 68 pts, 1st (TVBg, Belgrade) Miran Rudan sang “Ne reci goodbye“, 5 pts, 15th (TVSl, Ljubljana) Jelena Džoja sang “Čuvaj se ljubavi“, 9 pts, 13th (TVSa, Sarajevo) Margarita Hristova sang “Daj mi krilja“, 3 pts, 16th (TVSk, Skopje) Vesna Ivić sang “Ime“, 11 pts, 11th (TVNS, Novi Sad) Ivana Banfić sang “Daj, povedi me“, 57 pts, 3rd (HTV, Zagreb) Helena Blagne sang “Navaden majski dan“, 25 pts, 7th (TVSl, Ljubljana) Šeri sang “Da li već spavaš“, 6 pts, 14th (TVBg, Belgrade) Ponoćni express sang “Pjesma o tebi“, 22 pts, 8th (TVCg, Titograd) Tony Cetinski sang “Marina“, 22 pts, 8th (TVNS, Novi Sad) Danijel Popović sang “Ma daj obuci levisice“, 66 pts, 2nd (HTV, Zagreb) Anastasija Nizamova-Muhić sang “Molitva“, 11 pts, 11th (TVSk, Skopje) Zerina Cokoja, “Bez tebe“, 52 pts, 4th, 52 pts, 4th (TVSa, Sarajevo) Danijel was the hot favourite to win the competition. However, Yugoslavia was about to fall apart. In June 1991, Croatia and Slovenia declared their independence. Four months before that, the political tension was very high. The result was that the jury of TVSl, TVSa and TVSk did not vote for any of the Serbian songs. TVBg and TVPr did not vote for Danijel, the latter did not vote for the other Croatian entry either. However, both juries gave “Brazil” their maximum number of points. That is what brought Baby Doll her victory. Danijel Popović Baby Doll Bebi Dol or Baby Doll, born Dragana Šarić on October 2, 1962, in Belgrade, is a prominent Serbian and former Yugoslav pop-rock singer. Raised by her jazz musician father, Milisav Šarić, she began her career in the late 1970s with the band Tarkus before co-founding Anoda Ruž with Goran Vejvoda in 1981. Following the band’s short run, she embarked on a solo career and gained fame with the 1981 single Mustafa, which won Song of the Year. In 1983, her debut album Ruže i krv earned her acclaim and established her popularity across Yugoslavia. Bebi Dol’s style evolved with each release, from the oriental-inspired Inš-Alah in 1986 to the dance-influenced tracks on her 1995 album Ritam srca. Her 1991 Eurovision entry, Brazil, remains iconic despite placing low, a result often attributed to Yugoslavia’s political turmoil. Her 2002 album Ljuta sam received mixed reviews, but she continued performing, venturing into cover albums like Čovek rado izvan sebe živi in 2006. In 2009, she participated as a finalist in the reality show Farma, appearing again in 2013 and 2015. Eight years later, she competed in the fourth season of Tvoje lice zvuči poznato, though she did not make it to the finals. In 2018, she entered the reality show Zadruga, but was quickly eliminated. In 2020, she appeared as a special guest in the series Tajkun. Brazil “Brazil” was written by Dragana Šarić herself, with music composed by Saša Habić and Zoran Vračević, the song blends Latin-inspired rhythms with Balkan pop, creating a vibrant, energetic piece. Known for its catchy melody and exotic flair, Brazil highlighted Bebi Dol’s theatrical style and ambitious staging, featuring elaborate costumes and dynamic choreography. Despite its popularity at home, the song faced challenges on the European stage, likely influenced by the tense political climate in Yugoslavia at the time. Ultimately, Brazil scored only one point at the contest, finishing in last place. However, the song later gained recognition as a unique Eurovision entry, maintaining a dedicated following among fans for its creativity and Bebi Dol’s distinct performance.

Blast from the past: Belgium 1981

We know a lot about Eurovision and we want to share this knowledge with you! Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Today, we go back to 1981, when Emly Starr represented Belgium with her song “Samson”. Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest Belgium is one of the countries that participates from the beginning on. The Belgians switch every year between the Flemish and Wallon broadcasters. Just once, Belgium won: in 1986, Sandra Kim sang she was 15, claimed she was 14 and in the end appeared to be 13. However: more Belgian songs were successful. In 1978 and 2003 Belgium was the runner up: Jean Vallee and Urban Trad were very close. In recent years, Belgium made it to the top-5 with Loïc Nottet (2015) and Blanche (2017). The best scoring Flemish entry was the 2010 song “Me and My Guitar”, sang by Tom Dice. Eurosong 1981 No less than 40 songs participated in the Belgian selection of 1981. Out of three heats, 10 finalists were chosen. The final was held in the Amerikaans Theater in Brussels, hosted by Luc Appermont. No results were made public, apart from the winner. However, in later years jury members of those days confirmed that Liliane Saint-Pierre’s “Brussel” reached the 2nd place. Fancy Free sang “De Wereld Is Een Showtoneel“ De Opera sang “De Opera“ Gene Summer sang “Zing Het Maar“ Stella sang “Veel Te Veel“ Ann Michel sang “Ik Ben Gelukkig“ Johann Stollz sang “Hello Hello“ Emly Starr sang “Samson en Delilah“ Lester & Denwood sang “Bonnie“ Venus sang “Talisman“ Liliane Saint-Pierre sang “Brussel“ Liliane Saint-Pierre Stella already participated in 1970 for the Netherlands as a member of Hearts Of Soul, and in 1977 for Belgium as a member of Dream Express. She sang solo for Belgium in 1982. Liliane Saint-Pierre represented her country in 1987, in….. Brussels! The title of the winning song was later shortened to “Samson”. Emly Starr Emly Starr, born Marie-Christine Mareels on September 5, 1957, in Wetteren, Belgium, is a singer best known for representing Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981. She began her career at a young age under the stage name “Heidi” but later adopted the name Emly Starr, performing English-language pop and disco songs. In 1978, she appeared in the short film Santiago Lovers. Starr gained recognition with her disco act “Emly Starr Explosion,” and in 1980, she participated in the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, finishing eighth with the song Mary Brown. The following year, she won Belgium’s Eurosong contest, earning the opportunity to perform Samson at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, where she finished in 13th place. In 1985, Starr played the role of Erika in the film Springen and sang its title song, Jump in the Dark. Eventually, she transitioned from performing to the business side of the entertainment industry, working alongside her husband, Tony Winter (Frans De Schrijver). Together, they manage the Globe Show Center in Denderleeuw, which houses a television studio and organizes events. They also provide showbiz equipment rentals, contributing to the Belgian entertainment scene. Samson “Samson” was composed by Kick Dandy, a pseudonym for Tony Winter (Frans De Schrijver), and the lyrics were written by Penny Els. It is a dynamic, upbeat disco-pop track, characterized by its catchy rhythm and energetic performance, which was a popular style in the early 1980s. The lyrics of “Samson” playfully reference the biblical story of Samson, known for his great strength, and Delilah, who betrays him. However, the song reinterprets the tale, using it as a metaphor for a romantic relationship, with the singer comparing herself to the powerful figure who falls for a lover’s charm. Emly Starr’s lively stage presence and the colorful, engaging choreography added to the song’s appeal. The daring dress with a high slit contributed to the festive atmosphere. Despite the spirited performance, “Samson” scored 40 points at Eurovision and finished in 13th place out of 20 entries. Although it did not achieve a top ranking, the song remains a memorable part of Emly Starr’s career.

Blast from the past: Romania 2003

We know a lot about Eurovision and we want to share this knowledge with you! Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Today we look back at Nicola’s Don’t Break My Heart, Romania 2003. Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest Romania made their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994. The year before, they already did an attempt. That year, they took part in the Eastern European qualification round Kvalifikacija za Millstreet. Romania has never won the Eurovision Song Contest so far. Both Luminița Anghel & Sistem with Let Me Try (2005) and Paula Seling & Ovi with Playing With Fire (2010) reached a 3rd place. However, Romania did not participate in this year’s contest. They will also be absent in the 2025 contest. Luminița Anghel Selecția Națională 2003 The Romanian national selection is called Selecția Națională. That was already the case in 2003. Two semifinals were held with 12 songs each. Mălina Olinescu (Eurovision 1998) was one of the contestants but she didn’t reach the final. The 10 who did are listed below: Valahia sang Friends Are Friends, 11 pts. 3rd D’La Vegas sang Oxigen, 5 pts, 10th Nicola sang Don’t Break My Heart, 24 pts, 1st Genius sang My Life, 9 pts, 6th Paula Seling sang Let’s Go!, 11 pts, 3rd Răzvan Crivaci and Liviu Sorescu sang Once Upon A Time, 9 pts, 6th Alexandra Ungureau sang Make This Love Come True, 11 pts, 3rd Centru’ Civic sang Come With Us, 9 pts, 6th Aurelian Temișan sang Let’s Have A Holiday, 20 pts, 2nd Mihai Trăistariu (member of Valahia) and Paula Seling later also represented Romania, Paula even twice. Mihai Trăistariu Nicola Nicoleta Alexandru, known as Nicola, was born on November 5, 1966, in Bucharest, Romania. She began her music career in 1985, performing at the Mamaia Festival, where she won several awards. Nicola sang in various bands before launching her solo career in 1999 with the hit song Cu tălpile goale (Barefoot). The song gained widespread airplay on many radio and TV stations across Romania. In 2003, Nicola rose to fame after winning Romania’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Don’t Break My Heart. She represented Romania in Riga, Latvia, and secured 10th place. That same year, she released her album Best of Nicola, which achieved great success and earned her a Platinum Disc. Nicola continued her music career, releasing albums and singles such as De mă vei chema (If You Call Me) and Honey in 2005. She received several MTV Romania Music Award nominations and collaborated with well-known international artists, including Thomas Nichols. In 2019, Nicola competed again in Romania’s Eurovision selection with the song Weight of the World. Don’t Break My Heart Nicola wrote and composed Don’t Break My Heart, with her husband Mihai Alexandru producing the song. With its catchy tune and her strong performance, Nicola won first place in Romania’s national competition, securing her spot at the Eurovision Song Contest in Riga. On May 24, 2003, Nicola performed Don’t Break My Heart for an international audience. The song’s upbeat pop melody and her powerful vocals captured attention. Nicola finished in 10th place, earning 73 points from the voting countries, marking a strong result for Romania at that time.