Blanka Stajkow
Blanka Stajkow (born 23 May 1999) is a Polish-Bulgarian singer, model and reality star. She is known as Blanka.
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.jpg) Blanka Stajkow performing at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 23 May 1999 Szczecin, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Poland |
Blanka Stajkow was born in Szczecin. Her mother is a Polish model and her father is a wealthy Bulgarian businessman.[1] In 2021, she participated in the Polish version of the Top Model franchise.[2]
In early 2023, Stajkow won the Polish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, going on to represent the country with her song "Solo".[3] Her selection sparked controversy, due to accusations of corruption and rigging in the jury panel.[4]
Blanka managed to qualify for the Eurovision final after placing 3rd in the second Semi-Final. She finished 19th out of the 26 finalists.[5]
Discography
Singles
- Better (2021)
- Solo (2022)
- Boys Like Toys (2023)
Sources
- ↑ Wolther, Dr. Irving (14 May 2023). "Polens Herz schlägt für Blanka" (in Deutsch). Eurovision.de. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ↑ Kruszakin, Dominika (8 September 2021). "Transpłciowa kobieta, trzeźwy narkoman i... złoty bilet! Oto drugi odcinek "Top Model"" [A transgender woman, a sober drug addict and... a golden ticket! Here is the second episode of "Top Model"]. Plejada (in polski). Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ↑ Hendryk, Tom (26 February 2023). "Blanka wins Poland's Tu bije serce Europy 2023 and will sing "Solo" at Eurovision". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ↑ "Eurowizja 2023: zagraniczne media o skandalu w Polsce. "Podejrzenie korupcji w wyborze"". Eurowizja.org (in polski). 6 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ↑ Morris, Lauren (14 May 2023). "Eurovision 2023 results: Full scoreboard and points". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 May 2023.