Biography
Who is Pænda?
Early life and background
Pænda was born as Gabriela Horn in Deutschlandsberg, Austria. She grew up in this hometown and began singing in a local choir when she reached the age of six. During her youth, she developed a strong interest in music and started exploring different creative paths.
By the age of fourteen, she began writing her own songs and performing as a singer in various pop rock bands. She also took formal lessons to learn how to play both the guitar and the piano, building a solid foundation for her future career in the music industry.
Education and move to Vienna
At the age of twenty, Pænda made the decision to move to Vienna in order to pursue formal music education. She enrolled at the Vienna Music Institute to study pop and jazz music, dedicating herself completely to her craft.
She successfully completed her studies at the institution and graduated with honors in the year 2013. Following her graduation, she established her base in Vienna where she continues to live and work.
Musical career and Eurovision
Pænda works as a singer, songwriter, and music producer. Operating out of her home studio in Vienna, she takes charge of the creative process by writing, composing, recording, and producing all of her own musical material within genres such as pop music and synth-pop.
In 2019, a team of music experts together with the broadcaster ORF selected her to represent Austria at the 64th Eurovision Song Contest held in Tel Aviv. She performed her original song titled Limits during the competition.
Birthday and age
Pænda was born on January 25, 1988, which makes Pænda 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Pænda shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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