Ana Soklič

Ana Soklič (born 10 April 1984) is a Slovenian singer. She was set to represent Slovenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with the song "Voda", until the competition's cancelation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She will now represent Slovenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.

Ana Soklič
Soklič in 2007.
Background information
Also known as	Anna Soklich Diona Dim
Born	(1984-04-10) 10 April 1984 Savica, SR Slovenia, SFR Yugoslavia
Genres	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2004–present
Website	annasoklich.com

Career

On 20 December 2019, Soklič was announced as one of the twelve participants in EMA 2020, the national contest in Slovenia to select the country's Eurovision Song Contest 2020 entry, with the song "Voda".[1] On 22 February 2020, she won the contest and was supposed to represent Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[2] However, the contest was cancelled on 18 March 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic.[3] On 16 May 2020 it was announced that Soklič will represent Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.[4]

Discography

Singles

• "If You" (2004)
• "Cosmo" (2004)
• "Oče (Father)" (2007)
• "Naj Muzika Igra" (2013)
• "Temni Svet" (2019)
• "Voda" (2020)

References

1. Farren, Neil (20 December 2019). "Slovenia: EMA 2020 Finalists Revealed". eurovoix. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
2. Frazer, Darren (22 February 2020). "Slovenia: Ana Soklič to The Eurovision Song Contest". eurovoix. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
3. "Eurovision Song Contest 2020 cancelled". www.ebu.ch. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
4. "Slovenijo bo na Evroviziji 2021 predstavljala Ana Soklič". rtvslo.si (in Slovenian). 16 May 2020.

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl with "Sebi"	Slovenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021	Succeeded by Incumbent