Justyna Steczkowska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Justyna Steczkowska
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Steczkowska in 2024
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| Born | 2 August 1972 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Spouse(s) | Maciej Myszkowski |
| Children | 3 (2 sons, 1 daughter) |
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| Genres | Pop, Alternative, Trip hop, World music |
| Instruments | Vocals, violin |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Pomaton EMI, EMI Music Poland, QL Music, Luna Music |
Justyna Maria Steczkowska (born 2 August 1972) is a famous Polish singer and songwriter. She is also a photographer and has acted in films.
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About Justyna Steczkowska
Justyna grew up in a big family where everyone loved music. She has five sisters and three brothers. Before she became a solo singer, she played the violin in her family's band. Justyna is known for her amazing voice, which can reach four octaves. This means she can sing very low and very high notes!
Her Music Journey
Justyna became well-known in 1994. She won a TV talent show called A Chance for Success. She impressed everyone with her performance of the song "Buenos Aires" by the band Maanam.
In 1995, she represented Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a big international music competition. Her song was called "Sama" ("Alone"). She finished in 18th place.
Justyna has won many awards for her music. These include six Fryderyk Awards, which are like the Polish Grammys. She also received a special award called the Bronze Gloria Artis Medal for Merit to Culture.
Beyond Music
Besides singing, Justyna has also appeared in movies. She starred in two films: Billboard and Na koniec świata ("To the End of the World").
She also took part in popular TV shows. In 2007, she was a runner-up in the Polish version of Dancing with the Stars. The next year, in 2008, she helped host the Polish version of Dancing on Ice.
Justyna has also been a coach on The Voice of Poland. She helped new singers learn and grow. Two of the contestants she coached even won the competition!
Recent Projects
In 2024, Justyna tried to represent Poland again in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. She entered with her song "Witch-er Tarohoro" and finished second in the national selection.
She is also planning to compete again for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Her song for this competition is called "Gaja". The final show to pick Poland's representative is set for February 14th.
Her Albums
Justyna Steczkowska has released many albums throughout her career. Some of her albums have been very successful. For example, her album Dziewczyna Szamana sold over 200,000 copies and went Platinum! Other albums like Naga, Alkimja, and Daj mi chwilę also sold well and earned Gold certifications.
She has also released special albums for children. These are called Puchowe kołysanki and Puchowe kołysanki 2. They feature lullabies and songs for younger listeners.
Justyna has also worked with other artists on albums. She collaborated with Paweł Deląg, Maciej Maleńczuk, and Boban Marković on different music projects.
See also
In Spanish: Justyna Steczkowska para niños
