Tinka Milinović
| Tinka Milinović | |
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| Background information | |
| Born |
27 November 1973 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia |
| Genres | Classical Music, Opera, Pop, Jazz, Dance-pop, Club |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Television host and personality, Opera singer, Songwriter, Best-selling author, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Record producer, Radio host, Model, Actress, Dancer |
| Instruments | Voice, Flute, Piano, Guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Big Best Company, Chips, Edel, Phonag |
| Website | thetinkashow |
Tinka Milinović (born 27 November 1973) is a Bosnian born American television star and personality, opera singer, recording artist, best-selling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, actress, and model who appeared on the covers of numerous magazines in Europe. Best known as an Entertainment expert, this international opera star and inspirational public figure from Sarajevo defied the odds, overcame adversity, and achieved her dreams. Her platform TheTinkaShow.com provides a commentary of Milinović's view on lifestyle, travel, fashion, beauty, love, and relationships. She is currently filming a docu-reality show with First Ladies of Africa that enhances public understanding of issues related to the empowerment of women worldwide.
Milinović was born in Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia to Bosnian Croat and Bosnian Serb parents, at the time when the country was still Yugoslavia. She was raised by her mother Janja, father Drago Ivan, and an older brother, Dren. At age 16, she was chosen for the American foreign exchange student program, and in 1991 she moved to the United States and attended Rapides High School in rural Louisiana. Soon after landing in the US, war broke out in her homeland, and when it reached Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992, she was cut off from her family. With only a student visa in hand, she was ineligible to work or to obtain student loans. For a number of years, she had no money and counted on the charity of friends to survive.
In 1992, after a series of college music auditions that granted her acceptance and partial music and academic scholarships, Milinović entered Louisiana College to study Vocal Performance/Opera with Dr. Loryn E. Frey. She graduated with Cum Laude honors with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1996.
In 1998, Milinović received a Master of Music degree in Opera/Vocal Performance from University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she held a graduate teaching assistant position in the School of Music. Milinović graduated at the top of her class.
Starting at age 18, Milinović represented herself before the U.S. immigration system and became a U.S. citizen, a process that took Milinović several years.
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