Anastasiya Petryk
Ukrainian singer (born 2002)
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Anastasiya Ihorivna Petryk[a] (born 4 May 2002, known known by the diminutive Nastya)[b] is a Ukrainian singer.[1] She won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song "Nebo", becoming the first Ukrainian entrant to win the competition.
Anastasiya Petryk Анастасія Петрик | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Petryk after winning the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 4 May 2002 |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Singing |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | petryksisters.com |
Life and work
In 2009, at the age of 7, Anastasiya Petryk appeared on the second season of Ukraine's Got Talent with her older sister Viktoria "Vika" Petryk,[2] who represented Ukraine in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008, finishing in second place.[3]
Although Anastasiya was only supporting her sister backstage, the judges invited her to sing a song with her sister Victoria. After singing "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", they were invited to take part in the show together, reaching the semi-finals. That year Anastasiya also won the first prize in the "Moloda Halychyna"[4] and second prize in the "Black Sea Games 2009".[4]
In 2010, at the International Popular Music competition "New Wave Junior 2010" held in Artek, Ukraine, Anastasiya won the first prize in the younger age group (8 to 12 years old).[5] Her sister Viktoria won in the older age group.[5]
In 2012, Petryk won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song "Nebo".[6] She set new records from both largest winning margin in Junior Eurovision with 138 points (35 points ahead of 2nd. place)[6] and largest percentage of 12-point scores, being awarded 12 points by 8 out of 12 of the voting countries (excluding Ukraine itself).[citation needed]
In spring 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Petryk moved to Philadelphia.[7]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | English translation | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Oh! Darling" | — | Nastya Petryk |
| "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" | — | ||
| 2011 | "When You Believe" (ft. Viktoria Petryk) | — | |
| 2012 | "Nebo" (Небо) | Sky | |
| 2013 | "Peremoha" (Перемога) | Victory | Non-album single(s) |
| "Winner" | — | ||
