Blanka Stajkow

Blanka Stajkow (Polish pronunciation: [blãnka stai̯ˈkɔf]; born 23 May 1999), known mononymously as Blanka, is a Polish singer and model. She is scheduled to represent Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Solo".[1]

Blanka Stajkow
Stajkow in 2023
Stajkow in 2023
Background information
Also known asBlanka
Born (1999-05-23) 23 May 1999
Szczecin, West Pomerania, Poland
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • composer
  • model
Years active2021–present
LabelsWarner Music Poland

Early life

Stajkow was born in Szczecin to a Polish mother who works as a model and a Bulgarian father who works as a rich businessman.[2] According to Stajkow, neither of her parents have a musical background.[3] Her mother encouraged her from an early age to try various activities, including joining disco dance groups and going to music schools. In an interview, Stajkow mentioned that during mornings, her mother would always turn on either MTV or Trace Urban, which encouraged her to go into the music industry.[3]

At the age of 13, she made and released her first single, "Strong Enough".[3]

Career

Top Model and Warner Music Poland (2021–2022)

In 2021, she participated in Top Model, a Polish reality television show.[4] While on the show, she officially released her first official single, "Better".[5] The following year, she signed a contract with Warner Music Poland, and released her second single, "Solo".[6]

Eurovision Song Contest (2023)

On 15 February 2023, Stajkow was announced as one of ten competitors to compete on Tu bije serce Europy! Wybieramy hit na Eurowizję, the Polish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with her song "Solo".[7][8] She won the contest, receiving maximum points from the jury and coming second in public voting. As a result, she will represent Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.[9] Her win sparked controversy due to alleged rigged votes and corruption allegations within the jury for the national selection.[10][11][12]

Discography

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
POL
[13]		 POL
Streaming
[14]
"Better" 2021 —* Non-album singles
"Solo" 2022 434
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
"*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time.

Promotional singles
List of songs, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" 2022 Non-album singles

References
  1. Washak, James (26 February 2023). "🇵🇱 Poland: Blanka to Eurovision 2023 with "Solo"". Eurovoix. Retrieved 26 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. https://www.eurovision.de/news/ESC-2023-Blanka-vertritt-Polen-in-Liverpool,polen1136.html
  3. Królak, Sergeiusz (23 February 2023). ""Wszystko jest w rękach ludzi i Boga". 23-latka przed życiową szansą" ["Everything is in the hands of people and God." The 23-year-old has an opportunity of a lifetime]. Plejada (in Polish). Retrieved 26 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Kruszakin, Dominika (8 September 2021). "Transpłciowa kobieta, trzeźwy narkoman i... złoty bilet! Oto drugi odcinek "Top Model"" [A transgender woman, a sober drug addict and... a golden ticket! Here is the second episode of "Top Model"]. Plejada (in Polish). Retrieved 26 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Wilczura, Renata (8 September 2021). "BLANKA, uczestniczka „Top Model", przedstawia debiutancki singiel „BETTER"". NetFan (in Polish). Retrieved 26 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "Blanka zaczyna "Solo". Kim jest 23-letnia piękność z Polski?" [Blanka releases "Solo". Who is the 23-year-old beauty from Poland?]. Interia Muzyka (in Polish). 23 September 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "Eurowizja 2023: oto uczestnicy polskich preselekcji! Kto wystąpi 26 lutego?" [Eurovision 2023: here are the participants of the Polish preselection! Who will perform on February 26?]. Eurowizja.org (in Polish). 15 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "Poland reveals its Eurovision pre-selection lineup". eurovision.tv. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  9. Hendryk, Tom (26 February 2023). "BLANKA wins Poland's Tu bije serce Europy 2023 and will sing "Solo" at Eurovision". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 26 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "Eurowizja 2023: zagraniczne media o skandalu w Polsce. "Podejrzenie korupcji w wyborze"". Eurowizja.org - najwięcej o Eurowizji (in Polish). 6 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  11. Bruce. "Eurovision 2023. Internet users indicate that Blanka's song is plagiarism. "There will be a scandal" - 247 News Agency". 247newsagency.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  12. Bruce. "Eurovision fans accuse TVP of favoring Blanka. There is a petition: Does not meet expectations and standards - 247 News Agency". 247newsagency.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  13. Peak chart positions for singles in Poland:
  14. "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 24.02.2023–02.03.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
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