Sofia Tarasova
Sofia Tarasova Софія Тарасова | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Sofia Mikhaylivna Tarasova |
Born | Kyiv, Ukraine | 31 March 2001
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2006–present |
Formerly of | Nu Virgos |
Sofia Mikhaylivna Tarasova (Ukrainian: Софія Михайлівна Тарасова; born 31 March 2001) is a singer, actress and former member of the Ukrainian girl group Nu Virgos. She represented Ukraine at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013, with the song "We Are One", placing 2nd overall with 121 points.
Early life
Sofia Tarasova was born on 31 March 2001 in
Musical career
2012: The Voice of Ukraine Junior, Junior Eurovision 2012 and Euro Pop Contest 2012
In 2012, Tarasova won
2013: New Wave Junior, Eurovision Music Academy and Junior Eurovision 2013
Tarasova won the VI International Pop Performers Competition "New Wave Junior" in 2013, and in the same year she also won the "Eurovision Music Academy".[4] On 2 August 2013, Sofia competed in the Ukrainian selection for the 2013 contest with her song "We Are One," finishing first in a field of 20 candidates, winning the right to represent her nation.[6] Tarasova's song placed 2nd with 121 points.
2014: "Ver' mne" and Euro Pop Contest 2014
In late April of 2014, Tarasova released a new original song called "Ver' mne" (Believe me).[7] The music video was released on 21 May 2014. Tarasova was chosen to read the points for Ukraine at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Marsa, Malta on 15 November.[citation needed]
Tarasova competed for the second time at the Euro Pop Contest and on 1 December 2014 she won first place in the 10–13 category.[8] She was to be a member of the Ukrainian jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, but withdrew due to personal reasons.[9][10]
2018: The Voice
In October 2018, Tarasova decided to compete in
2019–present: Solo career
She started performing under the pseudonym SOFA and released three singles "Мы стоим у воды" (We're standing by the water), "Киев-Москва" (Kiev-Moscow), and "Харизма" (Charisma). "Не обижай меня" (Don't hurt me) and the feature song "Одуванчиков поле" (Dandelion Field) were released afterwards.
On 8 September 2023 she released a new single featuring Konstantin Meladze titled ″Почему я?″ (Why me?).
2020–2022: VIA Gra
On 6 November 2020, Tarasova joined the Ukrainian pop group Nu Virgos.[11]
On 22 February 2022 due to the
Discography
Singles
Solo
Year | Title | English translation | Album |
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2012 | "Zhityeviy pazl" | Puzzle of life | Non-album singles |
2013 | "We Are One" | – | |
"Zminyty vse" | To change everything | ||
"Bryunetki krasche" | Brunettes are more pretty | ||
2014 | "Ver' mne" | Believe me | |
"Happy End" | – | ||
2015 | "Vos'moe chudo" | Eighth wonder | |
"Neba dozhdi" | Heaven's rain | ||
2016 | "Sestra" | Sister | |
"Letet' vysoko"[12] | Fly high | ||
"Everybody"[13] | – | ||
"Forever Young"[14] | – | ||
"Doshi" | Rain | ||
2017 | "V glaza"[15] | In your eyes | |
2018 | "Leave Me Alone" | – | |
As featured artist
Year | Title | English translation | Album |
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2014 | "Mir bez voyny" (with Respublika Kids and Open Kids) | World without wars | Non-album singles |
2020 | Oduvanchikov pole (with MARUSHOVA) | Dandelion field | Non-album singles |
2023 | Pochemu Ya (with Konstantin Meladze) | Why me | Non-album singles |
With Nu Virgos
Year | Title | English translation | Album |
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2020 | Рикошет | Ricochet | Non-album singles |
2021 | Антигейша
Родниковая Вода Манекен |
Antigeisha
Rodnikovaya Voda Maneken |
Non-album singles |
Music videos
- 2014 – Ver' mne
- 2014 – Zminyty vse
- 2014 – We Are One (English version only)
- 2014 – Mir bez voyny (with members of Respublika Kids and Open Kids)
- 2016 – Letet' vysoko
- 2018 – Leave Me Alone
References
- ^ "JESC interview: Sofia Tarasova – Ukraine". 6 November 2013.
- ^ "Sofia Tarasova – Ukraine – Kyiv 2013". junioreurovision.tv.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: SOFIA TARASOVA INTERVIEW (2013)". Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Sofia Tarasova – We Are One (Ukraine)".
- ^ "Sofia Tarasova – Baby (EPC 2012)". www.youtube.com/. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Sofia Tarasova wins in Ukraine".
- ^ Parker, Steph (23 May 2014). "Sofia Tarasova – Ver' Mne / Believe Me". songaday.stephpar.me/. Stephpar Songaday. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- ^ "EPC 2014: Die Gewinnerliste". www.facebook.com/europopcontest/. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ^ Deakin, Samuel (29 April 2017). "EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2017: THE JURY". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (13 May 2017). "ESC'17: JURY MEMBERS IN FOUR COUNTRIES CHANGED". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix.
- ^ ВИА ГРА — «Рикошет». Вечерний Ургант. Фрагмент выпуска от 06.11.2020 (in Russian), 1tv.ru, retrieved 2 February 2022
- ^ "Stephpar's Song A Day". songaday.stephpar.me. Archived from the original on 8 July 2019.
- ^ "Stephpar's Song A Day". songaday.stephpar.me. Archived from the original on 8 July 2019.
- ^ "Stephpar's Song A Day". songaday.stephpar.me. Archived from the original on 8 July 2019.
- ^ "Stephpar's Song A Day". songaday.stephpar.me. Archived from the original on 8 July 2019.