Elina Nechayeva

Elina Netšajeva (anglicised: Elina Nechayeva; born 10 November 1991) is an Estonian singer, soprano and theatre actress. 

 Background 
In 2007, she participated in the Estonian version of Pop Idol. She graduated from Tallinn French School in 2011 and later the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.

 Eurovision Song Contest 
On 3 March 2018, by winning Eesti Laul 2018, Nechayeva was selected to represent Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with her Italian language song "La forza". At Eurovision, she finished in 8th place out of the 26 finalists.

In 2020, Nechayeva was one of the "Eurovision stars" who appeared in the movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.

 Discography 

 Singles 

 La forza (2018)
 La voce dell'alba (2019)

 Albums 

 The Sound of Beauty (2021)

 Filmography & acting roles 

 Movie 

 Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (as herself)

 Television 
+Television appearances as herselfYearTitleRoleNotes2007Estonia is Searching for a SuperstarContestant2017Eesti Laul 2017Semi-final host2018Eesti Laul 2018ContestantWinnerEurovision Song Contest 2018Estonian contestant8th place2020Masked Singer EstoniaCelebrity contestantRunner-up

 Theatre roles 
TitleRoleL’elisir d’amoreGiannettaThe Count of LuxembourgL’enfant et les sortilegesOrpheus in the UnderworldEurydikeMy Fair LadyEliza Doolittle

Category:1991 births
Category:Living people
Category:Estonian singers
Category:Estonian television actors
Category:Eurovision Song Contest entrants