Elena Baravilala

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Elena Baravilala
Birth nameElena Baravilala
Also known asElena
Born (1988-09-14) September 14, 1988 (age 33)
Suva, Fiji
Origin Suva, Fiji
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
Years active2010–present
LabelsLewavesi Production
Associated actsDJ Ritendra, Vanessa Quai & Pauliasi

Elena Baravilala [1] [2] (also known as Elena) is a Fijian [3] singer-songwriter, [4] Five singles performed by Baravilala, "Fire", [5] "Rain", [6] "You Got You", [7] [8] "Home" And "Seven" were nominated at the Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards. [9] From which she has won Best Composition and Music video for "Fire" in 2014 and Best Composition for "Seven" in 2018.

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Collaborations

In early 2014, Elena collaborated with Vanuatu Singer Vanessa Quai for her single titled "Angel Over Me". The song was later released in 2014.

In 2017, Elena and Fiji Born composer DJ Ritendra collaborated and came up with the song "Underdogs".

Later the same year she released her new single "Seven" [10] with a music video, a Collaboration with Fijian Singer Pauliasi, this song won her the award for Best Composition at 2018 Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Remixes

Music videos

Awards and nominations

Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards

YearRecipientCategoryResult
2014FireBest Music VideoWon [16]
2014FireBest CompositionWon
2015RainBest Music VideoNominated
2016 You Got You Best English SongNominated [17]
2016 You Got You [18] Best CompositionNominated [19]
2017Home (ft. DJ Ritendra)Most Popular Music VideoNominated
2018Seven with PauliasiBest Composition [20] Won

2019 Seven with Pauliasi won the International Achievement Award at the FIPRA Music Awards

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