I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara
The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.
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Notable Quotes
"I didn't want to risk my mental health to such a degree that I couldn't heal it."
— Dara , Celebrity
"I was just calm."
— Dara , Celebrity
"Even though Eurovision is probably the biggest stage an artist can perform on, I have never felt calmer or more confident on stage."
— Dara , Celebrity
"I want to become a mother and stay healthy. Those things matter more than success in music."
— Dara , Celebrity
"Δεν ήθελα να διακινδυνεύσω την ψυχική μου υγεία σε βαθμό που να μην μπορώ να την θεραπεύσω."
— Ντάρα , Celebrity
"Η Eurovision είναι τόσο, τόσο μεγάλη - το μεγαλύτερο πράγμα που μπορούν να κάνουν οι καλλιτέχνες."
— Ντάρα , Celebrity
"Am vrut să renunț de două ori la Eurovision."
— Dara , Celebrity
"Поздравляем великолепную Дару и BNT, и желаем ей всех успехов, ведь конкурс песни Евровидение станет глобальной трамплинной площадкой для его будущей карьеры."
— Мартин Грин , Executive
Key People
Dara is a Bulgarian singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest.
A 27-year-old Bulgarian singer who won the Eurovision competition.
Дара is a Bulgarian singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
Ингрид Тёрнер is the CEO of ORF.
Мартин Грин is the director of the Eurovision contest at EBU.
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The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.
An article detailing Dara's ADHD diagnosis and the times she considered withdrawing from Eurovision before her victory with 'Bangaranga'.
Dara, the Bulgarian singer of 'Bangaranga', reveals she considered withdrawing from Eurovision twice due to mental health concerns before ultimately winning the competition.
An article announcing Dara's victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with her song 'Bangaranga', marking Bulgaria's first win in the competition.
An article featuring Dara's revelations about her ADHD diagnosis and the pressure of the Eurovision competition, including her moments of considering withdrawal.
An article discussing Dara's contemplation of withdrawal from Eurovision due to mental health pressures and her eventual victory with 'Bangaranga'.
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