Tina Karol

Can you believe it - Eurovision week is finally here?! From Mae Muller to Polan's unicorns, rehearsals are in full swing ahead of the first Semi Final on Tuesday night, when the competition officially begins. On this episode, we are delighted to be speaking to Tina Karol. As Ukraine's entry in 2006 with Show Me Your Love , she knows a thing or two Eurovision, and will be representing her country during the flag parade in Saturday's grand final too. She now keeps busy as a singer, actress and activist, but she kindly spared a few minutes to chat to us about all things Eurovision. Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Follow Tina on Twitter Tina's Website If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page . You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own ! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste , the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com

Ukraine’s favourite pop idol is back with a UK single ‘Sweet Love’ , a breath-taking pop ballad which combines power pop vocals with a fresh jazzier, soulful sound. ‘Sweet Love’ is an English remake of her chart-topping Ukraine single ‘Namalyuyu tobi zori’. Tina says that ‘Sweet Love’ is “a song about getting butterflies in your stomach! At the heart of the track is Ukrainian melody and neo-soul groove where traditions and trends meet to create magic!” Since coming 7 th in the Eurovision Song Contest representing Ukraine back in 2006, Tina has gone on to tour the globe with her infectious pop music and stunning voice, which has taken the world by storm. After touring the world as a prestigious singer, Tina has been a star judge on both The Voice Kids(Ukraine) and The Voice (Ukraine) for a number of years and will be back to judge in 2019. After moving to Ukraine at the age of six, Tina has become somewhat of a Ukrainian star with a host of awards under her belt including ‘The Best Singer of the Year’ , ‘Most Beautiful Singer of Ukraine – 2008 Award’ from the organizers of the Miss Ukraine Universe Beauty Contest, ‘Honoured Artist of Ukraine’ in 2009 and being ranked in the top 100 ‘Most influential Women in Ukraine’ by Focus Magazine. For all her contributions to Ukraine, she has been awarded ‘People's Artist of Ukraine’ presented by the President of Ukraine. As well as being a well renowned artist on television screens, radio sets and fashion magazines, Tina has also been behind the scenes with her music used on soundtracks for TV and even writing a fairy tale for children. She has used her established name to open her own charity, Polyus Prityazhenia in 2014, which aims to help children's oncology department of regional hospitals of all Ukraine cities. In 2006, she also participated in the United Nations’ Unite for Children , Unite Against AIDS campaign against HIV/AIDS in Ukraine. It’s clear that there is more to Tina Karol than meets the eye. Furthermore, to expand on her success, Tina is receiving The Legend Award for outstanding contribution into Ukrainian show business on this December and has just won “ The Most Beautiful Woman” award according to ViVA! Magazine for the third time. https://tinakarol.com/en https://www.facebook.com/tina.karol https://twitter.com/tina_karol https://www.instagram.com/tina_karol/