Elina Nechayeva
Elina Netšajeva (anglicised: Elina Nechayeva; born 10 November 1991) is an Estonian singer, soprano and theatre actress.
Background
[change | change source]In 2007, she participated in the Estonian version of Pop Idol. She graduated from Tallinn French School in 2011 and later the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.
Eurovision Song Contest
[change | change source]On 3 March 2018, by winning Eesti Laul 2018, Nechayeva was selected to represent Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with her Italian language song "La forza". At Eurovision, she finished in 8th place out of the 26 finalists.
In 2020, Nechayeva was one of the "Eurovision stars" who appeared in the movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
Discography
[change | change source]Singles
[change | change source]- La forza (2018)
- La voce dell'alba (2019)
Albums
[change | change source]- The Sound of Beauty (2021)
Filmography & acting roles
[change | change source]Movie
[change | change source]- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (as herself)
Television
[change | change source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Estonia is Searching for a Superstar | Contestant | |
| 2017 | Eesti Laul 2017 | Semi-final host | |
| 2018 | Eesti Laul 2018 | Contestant | Winner |
| Eurovision Song Contest 2018 | Estonian contestant | 8th place | |
| 2020 | Masked Singer Estonia | Celebrity contestant | Runner-up |
Theatre roles
[change | change source]| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| L’elisir d’amore | Giannetta |
| The Count of Luxembourg | |
| L’enfant et les sortileges | |
| Orpheus in the Underworld | Eurydike |
| My Fair Lady | Eliza Doolittle |