Biography
Who is Poli Genova?
Early life and music beginnings
Poli Genova was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. She started her path in music in 1991 when she was only four years old. During this time, she was part of the Bulgarian children's group called Bon-Bon.
By 1996, she became the first member of the Bon-Bon ensemble. She even hosted the children's television program associated with the group. While performing with this ensemble, she worked alongside singers like Neli Rangelova and Georgi Hristov. She once received a special award from Bulgarian National Television for a duet she performed with Rangelova at the Golden Orpheus Festival.
Eurovision and singing career
Poli Genova has a significant history with the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2009, she was a finalist in the Bulgarian national selection with the song One Lifetime Is Not Enough, where she finished in second place. She returned to the competition in 2011 with the track Na inat and won the right to represent Bulgaria. That entry did not reach the final, placing 12th in the second semi-final.
Her most successful Eurovision moment occurred in 2016 when she performed If Love Was a Crime. This performance helped Bulgaria reach the final for the first time since 2007. She earned fourth place, which was the highest ranking for Bulgaria at that time. As of 2026, she remains the third highest placing participant from her country. The song reached five million streams on Spotify and appeared on iTunes in 26 different countries.
Television and acting work
Television hosting and mentoring have been major parts of her career. She hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Sofia. Also, she served as a mentor on the first season of X Factor Bulgaria. Later, she joined the coaching lineup for The Voice of Bulgaria during its fourth and fifth seasons.
Poli Genova has also worked in acting and voiceover roles. She performed in her own musical theater production for children based on The Ugly Duckling. She also appeared in the puppet play titled Some can do it, Others cannot. In the film Zootopia, she provided the Bulgarian voice for the character Judy Hopps.
Personal life
Poli is currently married and has two children. Throughout her career, she has been involved in charitable efforts, including participating in the UNICEF project known as The Magnificent Six.
Birthday and age
Poli Genova was born on February 10, 1987, which makes Poli 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Poli shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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