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Eva Boto | |
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 Eva Boto at Eurovision 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 1, 1995 Dravograd, Slovenia |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2012 –present |
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