Bulgarian entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 is Poli Genova with song Na Inat (For Spite). She was chosen by both viewers and jury in a grand final of 19 entries.
She’s been singing since she was four. When Genova started studying English, met an old lady who taught her to sing. Her teacher insisted Poli had skills to become a singer. Poli Genova rose to fame as a member of the group BonBon, which would later represent Bulgaria at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
In 2005 and 2006 she takes part in the National Selection of Eurovision Song Contest as a member of the trio “Melody”. Poli is a graduate of The National Music School “Ljubomir Pipkov”, her specialty – clarinet. Now she is in her third year of study for a film director.
During her study, she has been continuing her singing carrier. Genova is part of the Unicef Charity Project “The Magnificent Six”, works as a vocal of “Azis’ Show” and with “Dani Milev Band” in the first edition of the reality “Dancing Stars Bulgaria”.
During all these years Poli has been in close relations with “Bon-Bon”. Her first vocal coach and producer Rozi Karaslavova has been taking care of her for 14 years and making the final touches of every tiny detail that is important for the success. Now the debut album of Poli is being prepared.
Can Bulgaria win with Poli Genova, countries entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2011? We will find out in Dusseldorf on 12th of May during the second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2011. Just wait for it!