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Birth name | Aurora Kapo |
Born | Rovigo, Italy | 17 November 2000
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Years active | 2008–present |
Aurora Kapo (born 17 November 2000) is an Albanian singer. Kapo has represented Albania in international singing competitions. [1]
She started her career at age 6. Kapo took place in the largest Albanian kids talent show called "Gjeniu i Vogel" on the Albanian channel "Tv Klan". Kapo went to the "Gjeniu i Vogel" Finals and won the most popular participant and also the most viewed and liked participant on Facebook and YouTube.[ citation needed ]
Kapo began her career in Durrës, Albania, where she was raised. In 2008 she was selected to represent Albania in the Rožaje Zlatna pahulja festival, a competition involving more than 25 countries. She was the first Albanian to win first place. [2] Kapo continued singing in other competitions such as Kripemjaltezat in 2009, where she won Best Interpreter. She competed at the Perform-Fest 2009 competition, winning first place. She represented Albania in the Macedonian Festival. She also represented Italy in the IFLC (International Festival of Language and Culture) with the song "Felicita".[ citation needed ]. In 2012 she tried to represent Albania in Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song: "Blue Jeans", but she didn't win.
Kapo was selected to represent Albania in Bala Türkvizyon Song Contest 2015, in Turkey. She sang "Kercej Me Yjet" which is Albanian for "Dancing With The Stars" and is "Yildizlarla Dans" in Turkish. Thirteen countries competed and Albania achieved 7th place. [3] [4]
Kapo has released two albums so far. She wrote and performed all of the songs on these albums. The albums are called Ditelindja e Diellit and I'm a Show Girl. Kapo's music is most popular among children.[ citation needed ]
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The participation of Kyrgyzstan in the Bala Turkvision Song Contest first began in Istanbul, Turkey, at the inaugural Bala Turkvision Song Contest in 2015. Kyrgyz Television (KTRK) have been responsible for the selection process of their participants, since their debut in 2015. Aydin Nurdinov was the first representative for Kyrgyzstan at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Kyrgyz Biy", which finished in fourth place out of thirteen participating entries, achieving a score of one-hundred and eleven points. As of Bala Turkvision 2015, Kyrgyzstan have awarded the most points to Găgăuzia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. They have received the most points from Albania, Belarus, Găgăuzia, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine.
The participation of Azerbaijan in the Bala Turkvision Song Contest first began in Istanbul, Turkey, at the inaugural Bala Turkvision Song Contest in 2015. Azad Azerbaijan TV (AATV) have been responsible for the selection process of their participants, since their debut in 2015. Nuray Rahman and Ahmed Amirli was the first representative for Azerbaijan at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Cocukluk Yillari", which finished in first place out of thirteen participating entries, achieving a score of one-hundred and fifteen points. As of Bala Turkvision 2015, Azerbaijan have awarded the most points to Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Romania. They have received the most points from Albania, Belarus, Găgăuzia, Georgia, Iran, Macedonia, and Ukraine.
The participation of Ukraine in the Bala Turkvision Song Contest first began in Istanbul, Turkey, at the inaugural Bala Turkvision Song Contest in 2015. Odessa ODTRK (OODTRK) have been responsible for the selection process of their participants, since their debut in 2015. Albina Kazanzhi was the first representative for Ukraine at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Dostluk", which finished in fifth place out of thirteen participating entries, achieving a score of one-hundred and five points. As of Bala Turkvision 2015, Ukraine have awarded the most points to Azerbaijan, Gagauzia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. They have received the most points from Găgăuzia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
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The participation of Albania in the Bala Turkvision Song Contest first began in Istanbul, Turkey, at the inaugural Bala Turkvision Song Contest in 2015. Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) have been responsible for the selection process of their participants, since their debut in 2015. Aurora Kapo was the first representative for Albania at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Kercej Me Yjet", which finished in seventh place out of thirteen participating entries, achieving a score of one-hundred points. As of Bala Turkvision 2015, Albania have awarded the most points to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Romania. They have received the most points from Găgăuzia, Kazakhstan, and Macedonia.
The participation of Romania in the Bala Turkvision Song Contest first began in Istanbul, Turkey, at the inaugural Bala Turkvision Song Contest in 2015. Alpha TV Media (ATVM) have been responsible for the selection process of their participants, since their debut in 2015. İrem Kayaali was the first representative for Romania at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Sihirbaz", which finished in sixth place out of thirteen participating entries, achieving a score of one-hundred and two points. As of Bala Turkvision 2015, Romania have awarded the most points to Kazakhstan. They have received the most points from Albania, Azerbaijan, and Belarus. Romania confirmed on 2 March 2017 of their plans to participate in the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2017.
The participation of Georgia in the Bala Turkvision Song Contest first began in Istanbul, Turkey, at the inaugural Bala Turkvision Song Contest in 2015. Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) have been responsible for the selection process of their participants, since their debut in 2015. Şaban Memmedov was the first representative for Kosovo at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Seninle Bagli Arzular", which finished in third place out of thirteen participating entries, achieving a score of one-hundred and twelve points. As of Bala Turkvision 2015, Georgia have awarded the most points to Azerbaijan, Belarus, Găgăuzia, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. They have received the most points from Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Găgăuzia, Iran, Kosovo, and Macedonia.
The participation of Belarus in the Bala Turkvision Song Contest first began in Istanbul, Turkey, at the inaugural Bala Turkvision Song Contest in 2015. Belarusian Television and Radio Company (BTRC) have been responsible for the selection process of their participants, since their debut in 2015. Fateh Hüseyin was the first representative for Belarus at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Usaqlarin Şehri", which finished in eleventh place out of thirteen participating entries, achieving a score of ninety points. As of Bala Turkvision 2015, Belarus have awarded the most points to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Romania. They have received the most points from Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Belarus will be represented by Ruslana at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2017, with the song "Benim adim güneş", which was originally going to be their entry at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2016.
The participation of Kosovo in the Bala Turkvision Song Contest first began in Istanbul, Turkey, at the inaugural Bala Turkvision Song Contest in 2015. Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK) have been responsible for the selection process of their participants, since their debut in 2015. Ela Kazaz was the first representative for Kosovo at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Yeni Yil", which finished in tenth place out of thirteen participating entries, achieving a score of ninety-three points. As of Bala Turkvision 2015, Kosovo have awarded the most points to Georgia, and Macedonia. They have received the most points from Albania, and Macedonia. Kosovo participated in this competition for Serbia.
The participation of Gagauzia in the Bala Turkvision Song Contest first began in Istanbul, Turkey, at the inaugural Bala Turkvision Song Contest in 2015. Gagauz Radio Television (GRT) have been responsible for the selection process of their participants, since their debut in 2015. Yana Sergeyevna was the first representative for Găgăuz at the Bala Turkvision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Ey Oglan", which finished in eighth place out of thirteen participating entries, achieving a score of ninety-eight points. As of Bala Turkvision 2015, Gagauzia have awarded the most points to Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Ukraine. They have received the most points from Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Ukraine.