Olta Boka
| Olta Boka | |
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 Olta Boka in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olta Boka |
| Born | November 4, 1991 |
| Origin | Albania |
| Genres | Pop, folk |
| Occupation(s) | musician |
| Instruments | vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Olta Boka (born November 4, 1991 in Tirana) is an Albanian singer who was chosen to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with her song "Zemrën e lamë peng".[1] She won the Albanian national final, called Festivali i Këngës, and competed in the second semifinal, on May 22 and won a place in the final on May 24 where she finished 17th out of 25 entrants with 55 points. She is the youngest singer to represent a country in the Eurovision Song Contest since the year 2004 with Lisa Andreas representing Cyprus at 16. Olta Boka has participated in "Ethet e së Premtes Mbrëma" (Friday Night Fever) show in Albania.
On top fest 11 edition Olta Boka was awarded with "top Albania Radio" price. With the same price was also awarded Erik Lloshi.
Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Zemrën e lamë peng" | First Prize | Won |
Gjeniu i Vogel
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Herself" | Best Performer | Won |
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Jepe me zemer" | AMC Prize | Won |
| 2010 | "Mbete një Brengë" | Best Ballade | Won |
| 2011 | "Anna" | AMC Prize | Won |
| 2013 | "E fundit tango" | Best Performance | Won |
Dance With Me 1
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Olta & Devis" | Winner of the Week 2 | Won |
| 2014 | "Olta & Devis" | Winner of the Week 4 | Won |
| 2014 | "Olta & Devis" | Fist Prize/Winner of Competiton | Won |
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Ti me ke mua (ft.Erik Lloshi)" | Top Albania Radio Award | Won |
References
- ↑ "Albania decided: Olta Boka to Belgrade!". 2007-12-07.
- ↑ Olta Boka wins "top Albania Radio Award
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Frederik Ndoci with Hear My Plea |
Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 |
Succeeded by Kejsi Tola with Carry Me in Your Dreams |
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