Elena Risteska
| Elena Risteska | |
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Risteska in October 2009
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| Background information | |
| Native name | Елена Ристеска |
| Birth name | Elena Risteska |
| Also known as | Elena |
| Born |
April 27, 1986 Skopje |
| Origin | Macedonia |
| Genres | Pop, hip hop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer (Soprano), Songwriting |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | M2 Productions, ER Music And Artist, City Records |
| Website | Official Website |
Elena Risteska (Macedonian: Елена Ристеска [ˈɛlɛna ˈristɛska]; born April 27, 1986 in Skopje, Macedonia) is a Macedonian singer and song-writer. She represented Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens with the song "Ninanajna", and finished in 12th place, the highest ever finish for Macedonia. Risteska is also an occasional songwriter, writing for artists such as 4Play, Lambe Alabakoski, and Aleksandra Pileva.
She took part in the second season of Serbian version of Your Face Sounds Familiar (Tvoje Lice Zvuči Poznato) where she had interesting tasks such as Christina Aguilera, Jessie J, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears etc. She won as Jennifer Lopez in the 5th episode performing her song Booty.
Risteska was born in Skopje on April 27, 1986, in Macedonia to parents Acko and Desa. She showed an interest in the arts at an early age, inheriting her musical interest from her mother but also pursuing other hobbies and interests. In 1994, she joined the KUD "Kočo Racin", which was a club for folk dance and songs. Elena took part in school activities such as singing in the "Young Imitators" show and becoming a member of the drama club.
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