Gabriela Gunčíková
Gabriela Gunčíková | |
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.jpg) Gunčíková in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Gabriela Gun |
| Born | 27 June 1993 Kroměříž, Czech Republic |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Universal |
| Website | www |
Gabriela Gunčíková (Czech pronunciation:
Life and career
2011–2015: SuperStar 2011 and work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra
In 2011, Gunčíková became a finalist on the
Grammys.[1]
Let's Dance
In 2011 she was part of Slovak dancing competition Let's Dance where she was paired with dancer and two-time champion Peter Modrovský.
| Week # | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bednárik | Chlopčík | Rolins | Ďurovčík | |||
| 1 | Quickstep/ "99 Luftballons "
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3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | Safe |
| 2 | Forget You "
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3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | Safe |
| 3 | Tango/"Bust Your Windows "
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8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | Safe |
| 4 | Salsa/"Acuyuye" | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | Last to be called safe |
| 5 | Slowfox/"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | Safe |
| 6 | Samba/"Dr. Beat" | 7 | 4 | 9 | 4 | Eliminated |
In 2013, Gunčíková began working with American vocal coach Ken Tamplin.[5] She released her second studio album Celkem jiná this year as well. She graduated from Tamplin's classes in 2014 and subsequently joined the American progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra as a touring vocalist. She departed from the band the following year.[6]
2015–present: Eurovision Song Contest 2016
In March 2016, Gunčíková was announced as the
I Stand".[2][3] She competed in the second half of the first semi-final on 10 May 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden,[7] and qualified for the grand final (she was the first Czech entrant to do so), where she performed second, and finished in 25th place.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Dvoji Tvar |
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| Celkem Jiná |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| CZE (Dig.) [11] | |||
| " I Stand "
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2016 | 48 | Non-album single |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Herself | Český slavík | Best New Artist | Won | [1] |
References
- ^ a b c "Poslechněte si, co vydává Gunčíková, letošní "slavičí" Objev roku". idnes.cz (in Czech). 29 November 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
- ^ a b Česká Televize
- ^ a b "Eurovision Czech Republic: Gabriela Gunčíková to Stockholm!". esctoday.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016. In the Eurovision Gunčíková scored the highest place ever achieved by a Representative from The Czech Republic, being the first ever entry to make it to the Grand Final.
- ^ Argyriou, Giannis (21 March 2016). "Talent shows as stepping stone for Eurovision Song Contest". EuroVisionary.
- ^ "Gabriela Guncikova, Sängerin des berühmten Trans-Siberian Orchestra, mit Gastauftritt" (in German). PaderZeitung. 22 March 2016.
- ^ Kardáš, Jarda (12 March 2016). "Gunčíková má v Eurovizi slušnou šanci. Od dob SuperStar prošla obdivuhodnou proměnou" (in Czech). Aktuálně.cz.
- ^ Jordan, Paul (25 January 2016). "Allocation Draw: The results!". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ Brey, Marco (10 May 2016). "The First Semi-Final winners' press conference". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- ^ "Dvoji Tvar by Gabriela Guncikova". Apple Music.
- ^ "Celkem Jiná by Gabriela Guncikova". Apple Music.
- ^ "CZ - SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 GABRIELA GUNČÍKOVÁ" (in Czech). ČNS IFPI.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gabriela Gunčíková.
- Official website
- Gabriela Gunčíková at AllMusic
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