Federica Falzon facts for kids

Federica Falzon, born on February 17, 2003, is a talented singer from Malta. She is known for her powerful voice. In 2014, Federica represented Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Diamonds". She finished in 4th place in the competition.

Federica's Early Life and Music Journey

Federica Falzon was born in a small village called Safi in Malta. She loved music from a young age. She started singing when she was 8 years old. Her grandpa often took her to karaoke clubs. There, many people encouraged her to take singing lessons.

In 2011, Federica performed for the first time in front of an audience. This was at an event called Festa Hiliet. She sang two songs: "Sailing" by The Sutherland Brothers and "Rose Garden" by Lynn Anderson.

Discovering Her Voice

Federica first started as a country-pop singer. However, she soon found a love for classical music. Her vocal teacher, Gillian Attard, from Malta's La Voix Academy, helped her discover this passion.

Federica also took part in a competition called Sanremo D.O.C. She won the 2014 season of RAI UNO's Ti lascio una canzone. This was a big achievement, especially since she did not know Italian when she first arrived in Italy. In November 2013, Federica won another competition. It was called Ghanja Gmiel is-Seba Noti. She won with her original song titled "Ilwien il-Holqien," which means "Nature's Colours."

On July 18, Federica was a special guest performer. She sang at an annual concert in Floriana, Malta. This concert featured the famous Maltese tenor, Joseph Calleja.

Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014

On November 15, 2014, Federica represented Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014. The contest was held in her home country that year. Her song was called "Diamonds".

The lyricist, Matt Muxu Mercieca, explained the song's meaning. He said it was about Federica finding her "way out of the storm." It also shared a message that "together we can all shine, like diamonds in the sky." Federica's performance earned 116 points. This placed her 4th in the competition.

Federica's Songs

Federica has released several songs. Here are some of her singles:

• 2013: "Ilwien il-Holqien" (English translation: "Nature's Colours")
• 2014: "Diamonds"

See also

In Spanish: Federica Falzon para niños