Alika Milova

Alika Milova (born 5 September 2002), known mononymously as Alika, is an Estonian singer. She won 8th place representing Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Bridges".

For the Uruguayan-Argentine singer and rapper, see Alika (singer).
Alika
Alika in the Alexela Concert Hall in 2022
Alika in the Alexela Concert Hall in 2022
Background information
Birth nameAlika Milova
Born (2002-09-05) 5 September 2002
Narva, Estonia
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2021–present
LabelsUniversal Music Group

Musical career

Milova made her name by participating in various singing competitions and television programs in Estonia and abroad since childhood, including The Baltic Voice, New Wave Junior, Kaunas Talent, Bravo Song Contest and Berlin Perle. She rose to prominence in 2021 with her victory at the eighth edition of the Estonian talent show Eesti otsib superstaari, which earned her a record deal with Universal Music Group.[1]

On 1 November 2022, it was announced that she will participate in Eesti Laul 2023 with the song "Bridges".[2] She participated in Semi Final 2 and qualified for the final.[3] On 11 February 2023, Milova performed in the final, where televoting chose her as the winner among the 12 participants and became their national representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool.[4]

At Liverpool, Milova performed in the first half of the second semi-final and placed 10th, qualifying for the final. In the grand final, Milova ultimately placed 8th with a score of 168 points.

Personal life

Milova was born into a Russian-speaking family in the Estonian border town of Narva.[5] Milova's sister, Valeria Milova, is a professional dancer and has appeared on the Turkish and Irish versions of Dancing with the Stars.[6]

Discography

Singles
  • 2021 – "Õnnenumber"
  • 2022 – "Bon Appetit"
  • 2022 – "C'est La Vie"
  • 2022 – "Bridges"
  • 2023 - "You"

References
  1. Sommer-Kalda, Sirle (12 December 2021). "Eesti uueks superstaariks sai Narva tüdruk Alika Milova!" [Alika Milova, a girl from Narva, became Estonia's new superstar!]. Pohjarannik (in Estonian). Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  2. Grace, Emily (1 November 2022). "Estonia: Eesti Laul 2023 First Semi-Final Participants Revealed". Eurovoix. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  3. Grace, Emily (14 January 2023). "Estonia: Eesti Laul 2023 Semi-Final Two Results". Eurovoix. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  4. Waarden, Francisca van (11 February 2023). "Estonia: Alika to Eurovision 2023". Eurovoix. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  5. Estonian World. Alika Milova to represent Estonia at Eurovision 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  6. "Person: Valeria Milova". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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