Andrina

**Andrina Issa Schtotsa** (born 24 April 1985), known professionally as simply **Andrina**, is an Adoriamian-Lashardian singer, songwriter, and model.

Andrina began her career in 2005 when she moved to Adoriam City to pursue a music career. Her debut single "Heartbreak" was released in 2006, and became a top ten hit in Adoriam. She later released her debut studio album, *Disco Tragedies* in 2007. She also competed in the second season of *The X Factor: Lashardia*.

## Life and career

### Early life

Andrina was born Andrina Schtotsa on 24 April 1985 in Adorjalin, Flindal Municipality, Skaarsland to an Adoriamian-speaking family. Her family had resided in Adorjalin for generations, and she was born with dual citizenship. Andrina's mother Ona, was a primary school teacher, while her father Kato worked in translating. She has two younger brothers.

Andrina attended primary school in Adorjalin where she would often get in trouble for her overactive imagination. After graduating from primary school, she began attending a performing arts high school in Kakli, and graduated in 2003. Following her graduation from high school, she began working a number of "odd jobs" in order to pay for her move to Adoriam.

### 2005–2008: Breakthrough and *Disco Tragedies*

In 2005, Andrina moved to Adoriam City to pursue a career in Adoriamian music. After performing in nightclubs throughout Adoriam City and releasing demo recordings for about a year, she was signed to Ryd Records, one of the largest record labels in Adoriam. Later in the year, she released her debut single "Heartbreak", which became a top ten single in Adoriam.

Her debut studio album, *Disco Tragedies*, was released the following year. The album saw a heavy influence of disco and 80s pop, while remaining an alternative dance and indie pop core. It was certified gold, and produced the hit songs "Laserlight" and "Vertigo".

### 2008–2011: *Beautiful Monsters* and underground success

Following the success of *Disco Tragedies*, Andrina revealed that her second studio album was in development in 2008. In an interview she stated, "The new album is very dark, and very electronic. It's not so much mainstream and a lot of my fans will probably feel alienated, but this is the direction I want to go in and I'm proud of all the work me and my team have put in so far".

The album's lead single, "Beautiful Monsters" was released in 2009. The song saw a departure from the disco and 80s pop-influenced sound her previous music had, in favor of synth-heavy dark electroclash with elements of witch house. While the song didn't achieve mainstream success, it solidified Andrina as a superstar in the underground electronic music scene of Adoriam. Her second studio album of the same name was released the next year, and produced the singles "Heal" and "Supernatural".

### 2011–2014: *Bimbo Girl*

In 2011, Andrina revealed that she had begun work on her third studio album. In an interview she stated, "The new album is a mix of my first two with some added in fun. I've been listening to a lot of the 90s pop songs that I grew up listening to recently, so there'll probably be a lot of that in it as well".

The album's lead single "Bicycle" was released in 2012. The song saw a return to the more pop-influenced music of her first album, and also incorporated bits of comedy hip hop and cowpunk. It reached number-15 on the Adoriamian single chart. Her third studio album, *Bimbo Girl*, was later released in 2013. It produced the singles "Are We Human", "Warrior", and "Home".

### 2014–present: Hiatus and *The X Factor: Lashardia*

Following the release of *Bimbo Girl*, Andrina announced that she'd be taking an "indefinite hiatus" from music in order to "straighten out [her] life". The hiatus later ended when she was revealed to be taking part in season two of *The X Factor: Lashardia*. She went on to place sixth on the show.

## Personal life

Andrina splits her time between Ubenmoor in Lashardia and Adoriam City in Adoriam. She holds citizenship to both countries and speaks both languages fluently. She is easily distinguishable for her vintage-fashion taste, extreme height (standing at 6'1"), and jet black hair.

In 2010, Andrina became a part of Adoriamian organization Be Deep Not Shallow's campaign to end bullying, and revealed she had been bullied in high school for her height.

## Discography

### Albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
* Format: Digital download, CD, LP
 2010
* Format: Digital download, CD, LP
 2013
* Format: Digital download, CD, LP

### Singles

#### Other releases

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
 "Heartbeat"
 "Foolish"
 "Whispering"
 "The Fame"

## Awards and nominations

 Best Pop Song
 2010
 2013