Severina (singer) facts for kids

Severina Vučković, known simply as Severina, is a famous singer and actress from Croatia. She was born on April 21, 1972. Many people consider her one of the most popular music artists in Croatia and the wider Balkan region. She has worked with many other musicians and has written many of her own songs.

In 2006, Severina represented Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Moja štikla". She finished in 12th place. She also won an award called "Zlatna ptica" for being the best-selling artist in Croatia for a whole decade. She is the only person in Croatia to have over 1 billion views on her YouTube channel.

Quick facts for kids Severina
Severina in 2008
Born	Severina Vučković (1972-04-21) 21 April 1972 (age 53) Split, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia
Other names	Seve
Occupation	Singer-songwriter actress
Years active	1989–present
Height	1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Spouse(s)	Igor Kojić ​ ​ (m. 2015; div. 2021)​
Partner(s)	Milan Popović (2010–2012)
Children	1
Relatives	Aljoša Vučković (uncle)
Musical career
Genres	Pop turbo-folk rock electropop disco cabaret ethno
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Croatia Records Dallas Records City Records IDJTunes FM Play Production
Associated acts	Miligram Saša Matić Jala Brat Petar Grašo Učiteljice Azis

Early Life and Musical Start

Severina was born in Split, which was then part of Yugoslavia, on April 21, 1972. She was the youngest of three daughters. Her uncle is the actor Aljoša Vučković.

From a very young age, Severina loved music and performing. She was interested in singing, dancing, acting, and playing the piano. She started singing in a group called KUD Mozaik. The leader of the group, Lepa Smoje, quickly saw that Severina had a special talent.

Severina also sang in another group called Treća smena. She won many awards at singing competitions. After finishing elementary school, she went to a music high school in Split. However, she decided to focus on her music career instead of finishing school.

Music Career Highlights

Early Career and First Albums (1982-1993)

Severina's music career began in the late 1980s. She performed at local festivals and competitions. In 1982, she won a children's competition in Split. In 1987, she won a competition for amateur singers.

One of her first big performances was in 1989 in Split. She sang "Tata čuješ li muziku" ("Dad, can you hear the music"). In 1990, she moved to Zagreb and won a radio competition. This win gave her the chance to record her first album.

She released her first album, also called "Severina", in 1990. In 1992, she released her second album, also named "Severina". This album included popular songs like "Vodi me na ples" ("Take me to dance") and "Kad si sam" ("When you're alone").

Severina (in the middle) with Band Škorpioni, in Pula Arena in 1993

In 1993, Severina released her album "Dalmatinka" (Dalmatian Girl). This album made her very popular. The title song, "Dalmatinka", became one of her most famous songs. It talked about her love for her home region, Dalmatia. The album also featured hits like "Paloma nera" ("Black Dove"). Both songs reached number one on the national music charts.

Growing Popularity (1993-1998)

In 1995, Severina released the album "Trava zelena" (Green Grass). The title track was very popular that year. This album helped her become even more famous in Croatia.

Her fifth album, "Moja stvar" (My Thing), came out in 1996. Severina wrote and composed the title song herself. To promote the album, she held a sold-out concert in Zagreb.

Her biggest success during this period was in 1998 with the album "Djevojka sa sela" (Girl from a Village). Severina wrote six songs on this album. The title song became one of her biggest hits. It was even used by the Croatia national football team as an unofficial anthem during the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Continued Success (1999-2003)

In 1999, Severina released her seventh album, "Ja samo pjevam" (I'm Just Singing). This album quickly topped the charts. It included popular songs like "Ante" and "Da si moj" ("If you were mine"). "Ja samo pjevam" is still Severina's best-selling album, with over 55,000 copies sold in Croatia. In 2000, she performed a solo concert in Split for more than 20,000 fans.

Her album "Pogled ispod obrva" (The Look Underneath the Eyebrows), released in 2001, was also very successful. Her 2002 concert tour and live album "Virujen u te" (I Believe in You) earned her an award for best-selling live album. This tour took her to major cities across the Balkans, confirming her status as a top Croatian music artist.

Eurovision and Later Albums (2004-2010)

After a short break, Severina released her ninth album, "Severgreen", in 2004. This album had a jazz influence.

In 2006, she won the Dora competition with her song "Moja štikla" (My High-Heel). This meant she would represent Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens, Greece. She finished in 13th place.

In 2008, Severina released her tenth album, "Zdravo Marijo" (Hail Mary). This album was very popular, reaching first place on charts in Croatia and Slovenia. She went on a tour for this album, performing for 20,000 people in the Belgrade Arena. In 2009, she collaborated with the band Miligram on their song "Lola".

International Hits and Tours (2010-2014)

Severina's album "Dobrodošao u klub" (Welcome to the Club), released in 2012, kept her at the top of Croatian pop music. It made her one of the most popular pop singers in former Yugoslav countries. The album featured many hit singles.

In 2011, she announced her new album by singing the single "Brad Pitt" on the reality show "Big Brother". The song was a huge hit. Another song, "Grad bez ljudi" ("City Without People"), set a record for views on YouTube in 24 hours. Her song "Italiana", released in 2012, also had a record number of views in its first day and has since gained over 95 million views.

To support the album, Severina went on her "Dobrodošao u Klub Tour". She performed in many large cities in the region, selling over 250,000 tickets in total.

In 2013, she released "Hurem". In 2014, she released "Alcatraz" and "Brazil". "Brazil" was released to support the Croatia national football team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

In July 2014, she released "Uno momento" ("One Moment"), a duet with the Serbian band Ministarke. This song was viewed over 728,000 times on YouTube in just 24 hours, breaking previous records. It became a huge summer hit across the Balkans, with over 130 million views.

Later in 2014, she released "More tuge" ("Sea of Sorrow") with Serbian singer Saša Matić. She also released "Generale" ("Hey, General") with the Croatian band Učiteljice, which has over 70 million views.

Halo Album (2019)

In 2017, Severina released "Kao" ("Like"), the first song from her twelfth album, "Halo" ("Hello"). On March 27, 2017, she released "Otrove" ("You Poison") featuring Bosnian rapper Jala Brat. Its music video has over 105 million views. Other singles from the album included "Mrtav bez mene" ("Dead Without Me"), "Unaprijed gotovo" ("Over in Advance") with Petar Grašo, "Tutorial" with child singer Ljuba Stanković, and "Magija" ("Magic") again with Jala Brat.

Recent Music and TV (2023-2024)

On July 4, 2023, Severina released an EP called "Sorry". It included five new songs, such as "Sorry" and "Metak" ("Bullet") with Serbian rapper Nucci.

In March 2022, she released the music video for "Fališ mi" ("Missing You") with Bulgarian superstar Azis. This video has over 78 million views.

In June 2023, Severina became one of the four judges on the singing reality TV show "Superstar" on RTL. The first season aired from September to December 2023. She returned as a judge for the second season, which started in September 2024.

On December 15, 2024, Severina performed her new song "Tako ti je sine moj" ("That's how it is my son") on the finale of "Superstar Hrvatska". She wrote this song to express her feelings about a personal challenge.

For New Year's Eve 2025, Severina held a concert in Sarajevo for a record audience of 55,000 people.

Theatre and Film Roles

Severina has also acted in theatre and films. In 2003, she played the main role in the rock opera "Karolina Riječka" at the Croatian National Theatre in Rijeka. Two years later, she produced and acted in the play "Čekajući svog čovika" (Waiting for My Man).

In 2007, she was cast in the musical "Gospoda Glembajevi" (The Glembays). She also appeared in the Bosnian film "Duhovi Sarajeva" (Ghosts of Sarajevo) in 2007. That same year, she had a small role playing herself in the Slovenian film "Rooster's Breakfast".

Personal Life

Severina married Serbian footballer Igor Kojić in 2015. They divorced in 2021. She has one child, a son named Aleksandar, born in 2012.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Severina (1990)
• Severina (1992)
• Dalmatinka (1993)
• Trava zelena (1995)
• Moja stvar (1996)
• Djevojka sa sela (1998)
• Ja samo pjevam (1999)
• Pogled ispod obrva (2001)
• Severgreen (2004)
• Zdravo Marijo (2008)
• Dobrodošao u klub (2012)
• Halo (2019)

EPs

• Bojate Bane Buski (2004)
• Moja štikla (2006)
• Moja štikla / Moj sokole (2006)
• Sorry (2023)

Live Albums

• Paloma nera – uživo (1993)
• Virujen u te (najbolje uživo!) (2002)
• Tridesete – uživo (2010)
• Dobrodošao u klub live (2014)

Singles

Other Charted Songs

Filmography

Tours

Headlining

• Zdravo Marijo Tour (2008–12)
• Dobrodošao u Klub Tour (2013)
• The Magic Tour (2019)

See also

In Spanish: Severina Vučković para niños