Competing in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest with the song C'est ma vie, Evelina Sašenko secured a 19th-place finish in Düsseldorf, Germany. Her musical trajectory began as a child participant in national festivals, eventually evolving into a professional career that balances the disciplines of opera performance and jazz music through a diverse range of artistic projects.
Early Development and Education
Born in 1987 in the Rūdiškės Eldership, Sašenko identifies as being of Polish-Ukrainian descent. Her early exposure to music was marked by success at the Dainų dainelė festival, an annual event dedicated to children. She later formalized her training at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, developing the vocal techniques that support her dual career path in opera and jazz.
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Her profile within the Lithuanian music industry increased significantly in 2009. Participation in the television competition Triumfo arka proved to be a turning point, as the opera contest introduced her vocal capabilities to a broader audience. Following this, she became a regular contributor to various domestic television projects, cementing her status as a versatile performer within the country.
Eurovision Career
Sašenko attempted to represent her country on the Eurovision stage multiple times. She achieved a third-place finish in the 2010 national final before winning the competition the following year. During her 2011 entry, she expressed a desire to perform under the name Ewelina Saszenko. Her later efforts included an application for the 2021 Lithuanian national selection, although she ultimately withdrew from the process.
Personal Life and Current Status
In 2018, she married Giedrius Statulevičius. Currently, she resides in Trakai, Lithuania. As an active musician, her work remains rooted in her training, utilizing both English and Lithuanian throughout her professional repertoire. She maintains a public presence as both a jazz musician and an opera singer, continuing to participate in the local performance circuit.
Fast facts
- Born: 1987, Rūdiškės Eldership
- Citizenship: Lithuania
- Occupations: Opera singer, jazz musician
- Education: Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
- Spouse: Giedrius Statulevičius
- 2011 Eurovision song: C'est ma vie
- Languages: Lithuanian, English
Questions readers ask
Where does Evelina Sašenko currently live?
She lives in Trakai, Lithuania.
Which competition brought her initial fame?
She gained national recognition after participating in the 2009 LTV opera contest, Triumfo arka.
Achievements
- Instruments: piano and voice
- Genres: pop music and jazz
