Baku/28.02.20 / Turan: Samira Effendi will represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in May this year in Rotterdam.
She was selected at a private casting among five applicants, the Public Television of Azerbaijan (ITV) reported on February 28.
Other candidates were Laman Dadasheva, Elvin Novruzov, Jabrail Rasulov and Riyad Abdulov.
Effendi was selected by voting. The performer is known to the audience for her strong vocals in the famous competitions “Yeni ulduz”, “Böyük Səhnə” (3rd place) and “Səs Azərbaycan” (3rd place).
In 2017, Samira Efendi won 3rd place at the Silk Way Star competition in Almaty, in 2019, she took part in the Voice of Nur-Sultan international competition.
The semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 will be held on May 12 and 14, and the final on May 16. The representative of Azerbaijan will perform in the second part of the first semi-final of the Eurovision 2020 contest. - 06D-
Culture
-
The glamour of the silver screen often conceals the unspoken struggles of actresses, especially as they age. Behind the bright lights and applause lies a reality marked by stereotypes, societal pressures, and diminishing opportunities. For many actresses, the passage of time not only challenges their personal identities but also threatens their professional survival in an industry fixated on youth and conventional standards of beauty.
-
In the bustling streets of Baku, where fashion is as dynamic as the city's skyline, a quiet revolution is taking place. Despite Azerbaijan's strides in waste management, the issue of clothing and textile waste persists, casting a long shadow over environmental progress.
-
Despite its rich historical past in Azerbaijan, donation culture faces numerous problems in modern times. Issues such as transparency in reaching the target audience, declining public trust, and the absence of sustainable support mechanisms are major challenges in this field. Additionally, the weak promotion of donation culture prevents its broader acceptance and development within society. Both education and modern solutions are crucial to enhance the social impact of donations.
-
On a crisp December weekend, the Passage1901 venue in the heart of Baku came alive with the buzz of creativity, commerce, and community. The “Bizimkilər” (Ours) Festival, a celebration dedicated to supporting local brands, artisans, and small businesses, made its long-awaited return on December 14 and 15. With a fresh two-day program, the festival proved once again to be a vibrant platform for artistic expression, local entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.
Leave a review