Daneliya Tuleshova
Who was Daneliya Tuleshova?
Kazakhstani singer who gained international recognition after competing on America's Got Talent in 2019 at age 13.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Daneliya Tuleshova (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Biography
Daneliya Tuleshova (born July 18, 2006) is a Kazakhstani singer known internationally for her performances on major televised singing competitions. Born in Astana, Kazakhstan, she is one of the most notable young vocalists from Central Asia, representing Kazakhstan on several international stages. Her singing skills and stage presence have earned her fans across cultures and languages, from Eastern Europe to North America.
Tuleshova gained major attention when she won The Voice Kids Ukraine in 2017, showing she could connect with audiences outside her home country. This win established her as a rising star in the region and led to more international opportunities. In 2018, she represented Kazakhstan at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Minsk, Belarus, performing her song "Ózińe sen" and securing sixth place among contestants from Europe and beyond.
Her career continued to rise with appearances on global competitions. In 2019, she was on The World's Best, a CBS show featuring talented performers worldwide, where she appeared alongside Dimash Kudaibergen, a well-known Kazakhstani singer. This introduced her to American TV audiences and showed she could perform with seasoned international artists.
The height of Tuleshova's international exposure came during her participation in America's Got Talent in 2020, when she was just 13. Her performances highlighted her vocal range and emotional depth, earning her a spot as a finalist. This made her one of the youngest contestants to reach the finals and grew her global fanbase. Her success on America's Got Talent was a breakthrough for Kazakhstani entertainment in America, highlighting the artistic talent coming from Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Before Fame
Tuleshova started her musical journey during a time when international connectivity and digital media were expanding, allowing young artists from smaller countries to reach global audiences like never before. She first gained attention in 2015 as a finalist in the Children's New Wave competition, where she showed her vocal skills and got early exposure to the international stage.
Her big break came with her decision to audition for The Voice Kids Ukraine in 2017, even though she was from Kazakhstan and the competition was Ukrainian. This participation highlighted the cultural and linguistic ties within the former Soviet region, where Russian-language entertainment still has wide appeal. Winning the Ukrainian show gave her the platform and experience for future international opportunities.
Key Achievements
- Winner of The Voice Kids Ukraine 2017
- Sixth place finish representing Kazakhstan at Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2018
- Finalist on America's Got Talent 2020
- Participant in The World's Best 2019 representing Kazakhstan
- Finalist at Children's New Wave 2015
Did You Know?
- 01.She performed in Kazakh at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2018, making her one of the few contestants to sing in their native language rather than English
- 02.Her surname Tuleshova contains the Kazakh suffix '-ova' which was added during the Soviet period as part of Russification policies affecting Central Asian naming conventions
- 03.She shared the stage with Dimash Kudaibergen on The World's Best, creating a rare instance of two Kazakhstani performers appearing together on American primetime television
- 04.At age 13 during her America's Got Talent run, she was younger than some of the songs she performed, including classics from decades before her birth
- 05.Her Junior Eurovision song 'Ózińe sen' translates to 'Believe in Yourself' in English