Lena Kovačević ( sr-cyr, Лена Ковачевић, born on 25 February 1982) is a

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n singer. She is the daughter of

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. Kovačević debuted in her father's 2003 movie '' The Professional'', where she performed the song "Pada vlada" alongside

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. Since 2009, Kovačević has released four studio albums and numerous singles, including "Caffe" (2017), "Dubine" and "Samo da mi je" (2019). In October 2022, she opened for

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in the

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. Kovačević has performed her music alongside a

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across Europe. Additionally, Kovačević served as a judge on the first season of the

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'' (2011) and starred in the movie ''Nije loše biti čovek'' (2021).

Personal life

Kovačević is the daughter of Serbian playwright and director

. She graduated in jazz singing from the

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. In September 2011, Kovačević married Serbian entrepreneur Vanja Brčina, with whom she has two sons.

Discography

;Studio albums * ''Dobar dan za pevanje'' (2009) * ''San'' (2013) * ''Džezeri'' (2015) * ''Caffe'' (2023)

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kovacevic, Lena 1982 births Serbian musicians Living people Serbian pop singers