Andrea Koevska ( mk, Андреа Коевска; born 14 February 2000), best known under her mononym Andrea, is a Macedonian singer. She represented North Macedonia in the

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with "

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Early life

Andrea was born in

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on 14 February 2000. At the age of five, she was inspired by the musical scene in

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, New York.

Career

While posting short videos of herself singing famous pop and rock songs, producer Aleksandar Masevski noticed her and offered Andrea to collaborate with him.

2022: Eurovision Song Contest

In 2022, Andrea was selected to represent

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after winning the national selection, ''Za Evrosong'' ''2022.'' As there was a tie for first place, Andrea was declared the winner as she received maximum points from the international jury. At Eurovision, Andrea performed on 12 May 2022, in the second semi-final. She failed to qualify to the grand final, finishing 11th out of 18 participants. During the "Turquoise Carpet" event which preceded the Opening Ceremony of the contest on 8 May 2022, Andrea was seen throwing the flag of North Macedonia onto the floor during a photoshoot with the press. The Macedonian broadcaster

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later published a statement condemning her action, describing it as "desecration of a national symbol, which is punishable by Macedonian law". MRT threatened to withdraw Andrea from the contest. Andrea immediately issued a statement on national television, apologising for her actions and stating that she simply meant to hand the flag to a member of the delegation, who was too far away.

Artistry

Influences

While living in New York, she was exposed to a variety of genres that inspire her music today, such as

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, R&B, pop, and

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. She has also cited

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and Hayley Williams as being some of her musical inspirations.

Personal life

Andrea's mother is a physician and her father is a law professor. Her grandfather, who died when she was nine, is said to have been the primary source of Andrea's passion in music. When she is not recording music or performing, Andrea is practicing her love of the martial art

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or taking care of her dog Leo.

Discography

Singles

* "I Know" (2020) * "I Don't Know Your Name" (2020) * "Talk To Me" (2021) * "

" (2022)

References

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