Biography
Nina Badrić is a Croatian pop singer and songwriter, born on July 4, 1972, in Zagreb, Croatia. She became one of Croatia's leading musical artists in the 1990s, making a name for herself in the country's pop music scene. Her career took off in the early 1990s, aligning with Croatia's independence and the rise of its unique cultural identity. Badrić quickly became known for her strong vocal skills and emotional performances, key features of her music. Throughout her career, she released multiple platinum albums and became one of Croatia's top-selling artists. A significant part of her career was her involvement in Dora, Croatia's Eurovision selection contest. She competed four times from 1993 to 2003, coming in seventh in 1993 with 'Ostavljam te', tenth in 1994 with 'Godine nestvarne', eighteenth in 1995 with 'Odlaziš zauvijek', and second in 2003 with 'Čarobno jutro'. After many attempts, Badrić represented Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2012 with 'Nebo'. Though she ranked 12th in the second semi-final and didn't make it to the grand final, it was a notable moment in her career. Her impact on Croatian music has been celebrated with numerous awards, including multiple Večernjakova Ruža Awards in 1998 and 2019, the Cesarica Award in 2017, and Golden Studio Awards in 2019, 2022, and 2024. These honors highlight her lasting success and popularity in the Croatian music industry for over 30 years.
Before Fame
Growing up in Zagreb in the 1980s, Nina Badrić was immersed in a rich musical environment that would shape her artistic development. The late Yugoslav era had a lively music scene mixing traditional Balkan sounds with modern Western pop. This cultural setting laid the groundwork for her musical education and early artistic interests. She entered the music industry during a pivotal time for Croatia, as the country was forming its own cultural institutions and finding its national identity through various artistic expressions. The early 1990s gave Croatian artists new chances to build their careers domestically, and Badrić took advantage of this to start her professional singing career.
Key Achievements
- Represented Croatia at Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku with 'Nebo'
- Released multiple platinum-selling albums throughout her career
- Won Večernjakova Ruža Awards in 1998 and 2019
- Received three Golden Studio Awards (2019, 2022, 2024)
- Competed in Dora Eurovision selection four times between 1993-2003
Did You Know?
- 01.She competed in Croatia's Eurovision selection contest Dora four times before finally being chosen to represent the country in 2012
- 02.Her Eurovision entry 'Nebo' finished 12th in the second semi-final, failing to qualify for the grand final by just a few points
- 03.She has won the Golden Studio Award three times in recent years, in 2019, 2022, and 2024, demonstrating her continued relevance
- 04.Her 2003 Dora entry 'Čarobno jutro' came in second place, missing Eurovision selection by a narrow margin
- 05.She received the Cesarica Award in 2017, one of Croatia's most prestigious music industry honors
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Večernjakova Ruža Award | 1998 | — |
| Cesarica Award | 2017 | — |
| Golden Studio Award | 2019 | — |
| Večernjakova Ruža Award | 2019 | — |
| Golden Studio Award | 2022 | — |
| Golden Studio Award | 2024 | — |