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Eva Rivas
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Eva Rivas in Oslo, May 2010
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| Native name |
Եվա Ռիվաս
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| Birth name | Valeria Alexandrovna Reshetnikova-Tsatouryan |
| Born | 13 July 1987 Rostov-on-Don, Russian SFSR, USSR |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Valeria Alexandrovna Reshetnikova-Tsatouryan (born on July 13, 1987), known as Eva Rivas, is a talented singer from Russia and Armenia. She became famous for representing Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. Her song for the contest was called "Apricot Stone". Later, in 2014, Eva Rivas was a judge on the third season of The Voice of Armenia, a popular singing competition show.
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Eva Rivas's Early Life
Eva Rivas grew up in a city called Rostov-on-Don in Russia. Her mother was Armenian, and her father had both Russian and Greek family roots. Eva chose her stage name, Eva Rivas, to honor her Greek great-grandmother. When she was a child in Rostov, she loved to sing. She was part of a special Armenian music group called "Arevik" ensemble.
Her Music Career
Eva Rivas has been singing for many years. She is known for her pop music style. Her powerful voice and unique songs have made her popular with fans.
Eurovision Song Contest Journey
One of the biggest moments in Eva Rivas's career was when she took part in the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a huge international music competition.
On February 14, 2010, Eva Rivas won the Armenian National Final. This meant she was chosen to represent Armenia at Eurovision that year. She performed her song "Apricot Stone" on the big stage.
In the semi-final round, she did very well, placing sixth. This allowed her to move on to the grand final. In the final, Eva Rivas performed as the 21st act. She finished in seventh place overall, earning a total of 141 points.
Before the contest, Eva Rivas traveled to several European countries. She visited these places to promote her song and get people excited about her performance. She had hoped to represent Armenia again in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. However, Armenia decided not to participate in the contest that year.
Popular Songs
Eva Rivas has released several songs throughout her career. Her most famous song is "Apricot Stone," which gained international attention during Eurovision.
- "Apricot Stone" (2010)
See also
In Spanish: Eva Rivas para niños
