Biography
Who is Marta Jandová?
Early life and background
Marta Jandová was born in Prague, Czechia, on April 13, 1974. She grew up in a musical environment as the daughter of Petr Janda, who is known as the longtime frontman of the Czech rock band Olympic.
Developing an early interest in music, she eventually established herself as a versatile performer across multiple genres, focusing heavily on alternative metal and rock.
Music career and Die Happy
Marta Jandová built a successful music career primarily as the lead singer of the German alternative rock band Die Happy. Her powerful vocals and energetic stage presence helped the group gain a dedicated following in Germany and other European countries.
In addition to her work with Die Happy, she collaborated with various other musical acts and participated in prominent television music contests across Europe.
Contests and television work
In 2005, Marta performed with the Finnish metal band Apocalyptica and represented Baden-Württemberg in the Bundesvision Song Contest with the song Wie weit, finishing in fifth place with seventy-seven points.
She returned to the Bundesvision Song Contest in 2007, performing alongside the German band Oomph! To represent Lower Saxony. Their song Traumst du won the competition with one hundred forty-seven points and reached the top ten in the German Media Control Charts.
Later, she represented the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 alongside Václav Noid Bárta, performing the entry Hope Never Dies. Beyond performing, she expanded her media career by hosting the German television show neoMusic in 2009.
Theatre and personal life
Returning briefly to her hometown in Prague in 2008, Marta Jandová showed her acting abilities by singing in the musical Mona Lisa. Despite her work abroad, she maintained strong personal and professional ties to Germany.
In her personal life, she lives with Czech gynecologist Miroslav Verner. The couple welcomed their daughter, Marie Verner, on August 7, 2013.
Birthday and age
Marta Jandová was born on April 13, 1974, which makes Marta 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Marta shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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