Elena Risteska

Elena Risteska born April 27, 1986 in Skopje, Macedonia, is a Macedonian singer and songwriter. She represented Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens with the song Ninanajna, and finished in 12th place, the highest ever finish for Macedonia. Risteska is also an occasional songwriter, writing for artists such as 4Play, Lambe Alabakoski, and Aleksandra Pileva.

Risteska was born in Skopje on April 27, 1986, in Macedonia to parents Acko and Desa. She showed an interest in the arts at an early age, inheriting her musical interest from her mother but also pursuing other hobbies and interests. In 1994, she joined the KUD Koo Racin, which was a club for folk dance and songs. Elena took part in school activities such as singing in the Young Imitators show and becoming a member of the drama club.

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