Blanka (Polish singer) explained

Blanka
Birth Name:Blanka Stajkow
Birth Date:1999 5, df=y
Birth Place:Szczecin, Poland
Genre:Pop
Years Active:2021–present
Label:Warner Music Poland

Blanka Stajkow (pronounced as /pl/ Bulgarian: Бланка Стайков; born 23 May 1999), known mononymously as Blanka, is a Polish singer and model. She represented Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Solo", finishing in 19th place.

Early life

Stajkow was born in Szczecin to a Polish mother who is a former model and a Bulgarian father who is a businessman.[1] According to Stajkow, neither of her parents have a musical background. From an early age, she was encouraged by her mother to undertake various activities, including joining disco dance groups and going to music schools. She also said that in the mornings her mother would turn on either MTV or Trace Urban, which inspired her to go into the music industry.[2]

At age 13, she produced and released her first song, "Strong Enough".

Career

Top Model and Warner Music Poland (2021–2022)

In 2021, Stajkow participated in season 10 of the Polish reality television show Top Model, Poland's version of America's Next Top Model.[3] While on the show, she released her first official single, "Better". The following year, she signed a record deal with Warner Music Poland, and released her second single, "Solo".[4] She also appeared in the music video for the song "Pijemy za lepszy czas" by Smolasty, whom she dated at the time.

Eurovision Song Contest (2023)

On 15 February 2023, Blanka was announced as one of ten competitors of Polish: Tu bije serce Europy! Wybieramy hit na Eurowizję, the Polish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with "Solo".[5] [6] She won the contest, receiving maximum points from the jury and coming second in public voting. As a result, she became Poland's entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.[7] Her victory in Polish: Tu bije serce Europy! Wybieramy hit na Eurowizję sparked controversy in Poland due to alleged rigged votes and corruption within the jury panel for the national selection.[8]

At Eurovision, Blanka performed in the second semi final, placing third and advancing to the grand final. In the final, she finished 19th with 93 points.[9] "Solo" charted across Europe, and has been certified Diamond in Poland.

Post-Eurovision (2023–present)

Following her participation in Eurovision, Blanka released the singles: "Boys Like Toys" and "Rodeo" in 2023, and "Cara mia", "If U Want Me" and "Asereje (Airplane Mode)" in 2024. "Rodeo" reached number four in the Polish charts, while "Boys Like Toys" and "Caria mia" charted in the country's top 20. In February 2024, Blanka appeared in the music video for the Kolors's song "Un ragazzo una ragazza".[10] In April 2024, she served as the opening act for the Polish date of Jason Derulo's worldwide Nu King World Tour.[11]

Discography

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
POL
[12] 		POL
Stream.
[13] 		POL
Billb.
[14] 		CZE
[15] 		FIN
[16] 		ICE
[17] 		IRE
[18] 		LTU
[19] 		SWE
Heat.
[20] 		UK
[21]
"Better"2021— colspan="2" — — — — — — —rowspan="7"
"Solo"20224 1 3 12 24 11 85 1 3 56
"Boys Like Toys"202319 45 — — — — — — — —
  • ZPAV: Gold
"Rodeo"4 — — 2 — — — — — —
  • ZPAV: Platinum
"Cara mia"202411 — — — — — — — — —
"If U Want Me"21 — — — — — — — — —
"Asereje (Airplane Mode)"— — — — — — — — — —
"—" 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

Title! scope="col" style="width:1em;"
YearAlbum
"All I Want for Christmas Is You"2022

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wolther. Dr. Irving. Polens Herz schlägt für Blanka. Eurovision.de. de. 14 May 2023. 16 May 2023. 24 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230524191125/https://www.eurovision.de/news/ESC-2023-Blanka-vertritt-Polen-in-Liverpool,polen1136.html. live.
  2. Web site: Królak . Sergiusz . 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 . 26 February 2023 . Plejada . pl . 26 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230226053005/https://plejada.pl/wywiady/blanka-rozstala-sie-ze-smolastym-mamy-swietny-kontakt-wywiad/g8t3ry9 . live .
  3. Web site: 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" . 26 February 2023 . Plejada . pl . 31 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131124227/https://plejada.pl/programy/wreczono-zloty-bilet-oto-drugi-odcinek-top-model-10/25pf2kw . live .
  4. Web site: 23 September 2022 . Blanka zaczyna "Solo". Kim jest 23-letnia piękność z Polski? . Blanka releases "Solo". Who is the 23-year-old beauty from Poland? . 26 February 2023 . . pl . 4 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230204015107/https://muzyka.interia.pl/wiadomosci/news-blanka-zaczyna-solo-trzeba-umiec-powiedziec-dosc,nId,6304026 . live .
  5. Web site: 15 February 2023 . 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? . 15 February 2023 . Eurowizja.org . pl . 15 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230215191106/https://eurowizja.org/eurowizja-2023-lista-finalistow-tbse/ . live .
  6. Web site: 15 February 2023 . Poland reveals its Eurovision pre-selection lineup . 15 February 2023 . Eurovision.tv . 21 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230221001337/https://eurovision.tv/story/poland-reveals-its-pre-selection-lineup . live .
  7. Web site: Hendryk . Tom . 26 February 2023 . Blanka wins Poland's Tu bije serce Europy 2023 and will sing "Solo" at Eurovision . 26 February 2023 . . 26 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230226185418/https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/02/26/poland-tu-bije-serce-europy-2023-results/275890/ . live .
  8. Web site: 6 March 2023 . Eurowizja 2023: zagraniczne media o skandalu w Polsce. "Podejrzenie korupcji w wyborze" . 16 March 2023 . Eurowizja.org . pl . 7 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230307091258/https://eurowizja.org/eurowizja-2023-zagraniczne-media-o-skandalu-w-polsce/ . live .
  9. Web site: Morris . Lauren . 14 May 2023 . Eurovision 2023 results: Full scoreboard and points . 14 May 2023 . . 13 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230513235530/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/eurovision-2023-results-scoreboard/ . live .
  10. Web site: Kamiński. Mateusz. Ich przebój "ITALODISCO" pobił cały internet. Teraz łączą siły z... Blanką!. Interia. 8 February 2024. 31 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240731214151/https://muzyka.interia.pl/wiadomosci/news-ich-przeboj-italodisco-pobil-caly-internet-teraz-lacza-sily-z,nId,7319605. 31 July 2024. live.
  11. Web site: Kopcik. Oliwia. Jason Derulo przyjedzie do Polski. Przed nim wystąpi polska gwiazda. Interia. pl. 28 March 2024. 28 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240728183925/https://muzyka.interia.pl/koncerty/news-jason-derulo-przyjedzie-do-polski-przed-nim-wystapi-polska-gw,nId,7417827. 28 July 2024. live.
  12. Peak chart positions for singles in Poland:
    • "Solo": Web site: AirPlay Top: 12.11. – 18.11.2022. ZPAV. Polish. 26 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230226182343/http://bestsellery.zpav.pl/airplays/top/archiwum.php?year=2022&idlisty=4276. 26 February 2023. live.
    • "Boys Like Toys": Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay. OLiS. Polish. 31 July 2023. Select week 22.07.2023–28.07.2023.. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731103422/https://olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay. live.
    • "Rodeo": Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay. OLiS. Polish. 27 November 2023. Select week 18.11.2023–24.11.2023.. https://web.archive.org/web/20231127115900/https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay. 27 November 2023. dead.
    • "Cara mia": Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay. OLiS. Polish. 11 March 2024. Select week 02.03.2024–08.03.2024.. https://web.archive.org/web/20240312222646/https://olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay. 12 March 2024. dead.
    • "If U Want Me": Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay. OLiS. Polish. 12 August 2024. Select week 03.08.2024–09.08.2024.. https://web.archive.org/web/20240812120757/https://olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay. 12 August 2024. live.
  13. Peak chart positions for singles in Poland:
  14. Peak chart positions for singles on Billboard Poland Songs chart:
  15. Peak chart positions for singles in Czech Republic:
  16. Web site: Blanka. Musiikkituottajat. fi. 9 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240209165538/https://ifpi.fi/lista/artistit/blanka/. 9 February 2024. live.
  17. Peak chart positions for singles in Iceland:
  18. Web site: Discography Blanka. Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien.. 20 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230529161054/http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Blanka. 29 May 2023. live.
  19. Web site: 2023 18-os savaitės (balandžio 28 – gegužės 4 d.) Singlų Top 100. 5 May 2023. 6 May 2023. AGATA. lt. https://web.archive.org/web/20230516193352/https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/s8-2/. 16 May 2023. live.
  20. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 20. Sverigetopplistan. 19 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230519132338/https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/215?dspy=2023&dspp=20. 19 May 2023. live.
  21. Web site: Blanka full Official Charts history . . 19 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230519193253/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/64767/blanka/ . 19 May 2023 . live.
  22. Poland. Blanka. 8 May 2024.

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