Biography
Who is Monika Kuszyńska?
Early life and career beginnings
Monika Kuszyńska was born in Łódź, Poland, on January 14, 1980. She grew up to pursue a career in music as both a singer and a composer, working within the pop music genre in her home country.
In the year 2000, Monika Kuszyńska joined the Polish pop rock band Varius Manx as their new lead vocalist, replacing Kasia Stankiewicz and stepping into the national spotlight.
Albums and accident
During her time with Varius Manx, Monika Kuszyńska released two albums with the group, titled Eta in 2001 and Eno in the following year.
On May 28, 2006, Monika Kuszyńska and her bandmates were involved in a serious car accident in Milicz. The crash resulted in her becoming partially paralyzed from the waist down, which required her to use a wheelchair.
Return to music and Eurovision
After years away from the public eye, Monika Kuszyńska performed in public for the first time since her accident in June 2010 during a television appearance. She later worked as a coach for the Polish version of Clash of the Choirs in 2012, where her team placed fifth.
On March 9, 2015, it was announced that Monika Kuszyńska would represent Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest with her song In the Name of Love. She performed in the second semi-final, qualified for the final, and later published her biography titled Drugie Życie.
Later projects and family
Monika Kuszyńska continued her involvement with the Eurovision Song Contest by guest-starring in national eliminations and serving on the Polish jurors panel in Stockholm. She also released new music, including a song recorded with her partner.
Her partner is Paweł Rurak-Sokal, and the couple shares a family life together in Poland alongside their children.
Birthday and age
Monika Kuszyńska was born on January 14, 1980, which makes Monika 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Monika shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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