Elina Nechayeva facts for kids
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Elina Nechayeva
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Nechayeva in 2018
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| Birth name | Elina Netšajeva |
| Born | 10 November 1991 Tallinn, Estonia |
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| Occupation(s) | Soprano |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Elina Nechayeva is a talented singer from Estonia, born on November 10, 1991. She is known for her beautiful soprano voice, which is a high singing voice for women. Elina became famous when she represented her country, Estonia, in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. She sang a powerful song called "La forza" at the contest in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Elina's Journey in Music
Early Steps and TV Shows
Elina started her public singing journey in 2009. She took part in the third season of Eesti otsib superstaari, which is like a talent show in Estonia. Even though she didn't win, it was a great start. She finished school at Tallinn French School in 2011.
In 2014, Elina joined another TV competition called Klassikatähed 2014 on ETV. This show focused on classical music. She did very well and was one of the top three finalists!
Becoming a Professional Singer
Elina worked hard on her singing skills. In 2016, she earned a master's degree in classical singing. She studied at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. This helped her become a professional soprano.
Eurovision Success
Before her big Eurovision moment, Elina was a host for the semi-finals of Eesti Laul 2017. This is the show where Estonia chooses its Eurovision song.
On March 3, 2018, Elina won Eesti Laul 2018 with her song "La forza". This song is sung in Italian. Winning meant she would represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. At Eurovision, she performed wonderfully and finished in 8th place in the Grand Final.
Other Appearances
Elina also appeared in a fun movie in 2020. It was an American musical comedy film called Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. She also showed off her singing skills on the Estonian version of Masked Singer. She played 'the Phoenix' and came in second place in the second season.
In 2022, Elina returned to Eesti Laul with a new song called "Remedy". This song was written by Sven Lõhmus. She reached the final and finished in 8th place.
Elina's Life Outside Music
Her Name and Background
In December 2017, Elina changed the spelling of her stage name. She changed it from Netšajeva to Nechayeva. It sounds the same, but the new spelling is easier for people outside Estonia to read.
Elina has a mixed background. Her family comes from Chuvash, Estonian, and Russian roots. She was the first person of Chuvash descent to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Elina's Music
Singles
Elina has released many songs. Here are some of her popular singles:
- "La forza" (2018)
- "La voce dell'alba" (2019)
- "Lind" (2020)
- "Dans mes rêves" (2020)
- "What They Say" (2021)
- "Remedy" (2021)
- "Ave Maria" (2022)
- "Plan€t B" (2022)
- "You Raise Me Up" (2025)
Albums
Elina has also released music albums:
- The Sound of Beauty (2021): This album features songs in many languages, including German, French, Italian, Latin, Estonian, and English.
- Dreams (2025): This album is in English.
See also
In Spanish: Elina Nechayeva para niños
