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Desi Slava Деси Слава | |
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| Born | Desislava Ivanova Doneva (1979-03-07)7 March 1979 (age 46) |
| Genres | Pop, Dance,Pop-folk |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | New Music Stars,Payner |
Desislava Ivanova Doneva (Bulgarian:Десислава Иванова Донева; born 7 March 1979), known by her stage namesDesi Slava (Bulgarian:Деси Слава) orDESS, is a Bulgarian singer-songwriter and producer.[1]
She has been in a relationship with the Bulgarian boxer Blagoy Naydenov since 2016. They have one son, born in 2017. Desi Slava has a son (born 2000) from a previous relationship.
Doneva's first stage appearances began at an early age, when she would win awards at festivals for children. When she was 18 years oldPayner offered her a contract and she released her first studio albumНямам проблеми (I Got No Problems), in which she wrote/co-wrote five of the 11 songs.[2] The following year she released her second studio albumЕзи-Тура (Heads or Tails), which gained critical acclaim.[3] Her third studio albumЗавинаги (Forever) was released in 2003 and produced the hit-singleBeli Noshti (White nights).[4] In 2002 Doneva releasedМистерия (Mystery).[5]
In 2003 she left Payner, citing she felt limited in her musical and creative freedom by the company. In early 2004, she founded her own company New Music Stars, and releasedЛюбовта е само чувство (Love is just a feeling) and two albumsThe Best of Desi Slava and the duet albumTogether withAzis. In 2005, she releasedГореща следа (A Hot mark).
In 2006, she released the albumСладки сънища (Sweet dreams).[6]
In 2007, Doneva appeared on the cover ofFHM Bulgaria magazine, and took part inBig Brother VIP edition. She toured withThe Comedians on a national tour. Doneva was the first star to be invited to MAD SECRET CONCERT, where she performed cover songs of Sade, Lenny Kravitz, Christina Aguilera and Michael Jackson among others.
In 2007, Doneva released an unofficial Spanish-language albumEstoy aqui. Before the album was finished, it mysteriously leaked on the internet, leading her to make a decision not to release it. However, some of the songs became internet hits.
In 2009, the albumПослушай сърцето си (Listen to your heart) was released. In the same year, single "Agapi Mou" (Loving you) (DesiSlava ft. Kostas Martakis) – dance-pop duet, created by "Symphonics" and produced by Desislava. In Greece, the song was released in the album of KostasPio konta, published by Universal Music Greece.
Between 2009 and 2010, Doneva produced two young talents – Dzhemile and Nadia.
In 2011, the singleКалино моме (Boy George, Marc Vedo ft. DesiSlava) and an experimental albumSlavatronica was released. She also started cooperation with Romanian team, resulting inI like a summer hit, taking all first places in pop charts. This provided DESS with recognition by her colleagues from the pop industry. Consequently, she change her name for dance projects to DESS.
In 2012, the song through which Desislava appeared on the Bulgarian Eurovision was released. In the semi-final, Dess was selected as number 1 by a jury and audience. At the final, she came second with the songLove is alive. In the same year, she andToni Storaro presented a duetискам без теб (I do not want without you). She also released her second single "Only one" under the pseudonym Dess after which she became the only singer nominated for pop folk awards, Nov folk, and pop awards, BG Radio. In the same year, she released her first duet song "It ain't over" withAlek Sandar.
In 2013 her songBaby was the anthem ofSofia Pride 2013. In the same year, Desislava went to Tirana, Albania to meet composer Alfred Sula. She bought a song from him –Play it again (Bulgarian:Пусни го пак). On her birthday she released her new songУсещам (I feel).[7][8]
In the same year, Alek Sandar's song with her "You and me". There is a Bulgarian version calledAz I ti.[9]
In 2014, Desislava releasedМоето зайче (My bunny).[10][11] She was chosen to be a coach in the third season of the reality talent showThe Voice of Bulgaria onbTV.[12] The winner of the show was Kristina Ivanova, was a singer in her team.[13] In the same year, she released her duet featuring German rapper NanaCotton Candy. Also in 2014, Desi Slava signed a contract with Payner and appeared at "13 years Planeta TV".[14]
In 2015, she released her first song after returning to Payner,Не го прави (Don't do it).[15][16] In the same year, she releasedВ твоите очи (In your eyes), featuringGalena.[17][18] On 11 June, 25 years of Payner, together with Galena, Preslava, Emilia, Anelia, and Tsvetelina Yaneva, present a new version ofЛале ли си, зюмбюл ли си (You Are a Tulip, You are a Zymboul). A month later a video of the Dobrudja folk song was released.[19][20] In the summer, the singer presents the songЗапочваме на чисто (We begin clean).[21] At the beginning of September, the singer appeared in Konstantin's songОт утре ще е друго (Tomorrow will be another).[22][23]
In the beginning of 2016, she releasedВ друг живот (In Another life.[24][25] In the autumn of 2016 she released Ина всички като тебе (And to everyone like you).[26] At the end of the year, Desi Slava presented the balladИ това ще преживея (And I'll survive).[27]
In 2017, the singer participated in the fifth season of the Imitation ShowКато две капки вода, where she reached the finals and finished second.
In 2023 she appeared onYour face sounds familiar for every child in aid ofUNICEF.[28]
In 2007 Desislava was the first Bulgarian singer to perform at London'sSoho Revue in a show titled "Cabaret Desislava". Desislava was the first Bulgarian singer to appear at theMAD Video Music Awards in 2008, alongsideKostas Martakis. In 2010, when Turkish pop starMustafa Sandal was in Bulgaria, he invited Desislava join him in his concert. Also in 2010 Desislava was the only Bulgarian pop folk singer invited to sing withRuse Philharmonic Orchestra and Burgas’ Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2012 Desislava was the only performer from Bulgaria to sing at the Balkan Awards' Media Music Awards.
| Year | Organisation | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Slaveyche folk festival | First prize | |
| 1995 | Petko Zaharieva folk festival | First prize | |
| 1996 | Valkana Stoyanova folk festival | Grand Prix | |
| 1999 | Golden Mustang festival | Live performance | Won |
| 2000 | World Arts Festival, Hollywood, USA | Hit of the year “Мъжете всичко искат” (Men want everything) | Won |
| Trakia folk festival | Audience award for “Бели нощи” (White Nights) | Won | |
| Jury award for “Бели нощи” (White Nights) | Won | ||
| Hit Cocktail | Singer of the year | Won | |
| Album of the year “Ези Тура” | Won | ||
| Hit of the year “Мила моя, мили мой” | Won | ||
| Nov Folk magazine | Album of the year “Ези Тура” | Won | |
| Best hit singer of the year | Won | ||
| Song of the year “Бели нощи” (White Nights) | Won | ||
| 2002 | Planet TV annual music awards | Singer of the year | Won |
| Planet TV annual music awards | Best singer | Won | |
| Nov folk magazine | Singer of the year | Won | |
| Album of the year “Мистерия” (Mystery) | Won | ||
| Best video clip “Две сърца” (Two Hearts) | Won | ||
| 2004 | Nov folk magazine | Best video clip “Жадувам” (I Crave) | Won |
| Melo TV Mania | Video clip of the year “Бъди добро момче” (Be A Good Boy) | Won | |
| 2005 | Nov folk magazine | Best duo for “Казваш че ме обичаш” (Say you love me) | Won |
| Best clip | Won | ||
| 2006 | Nov folk magazine | Music video of the year “Някой ден” (Some day) | Won |
| Bliasuk magazine annual awards | Body of Bliasuk | Won | |
| 2007 | FHM Magazine | The sexiest Bulgarian woman | Won |
| Nov Folk Magazine | Best live performance | Won | |
| 2008 | Radio Romantica Award | Best ballad “Някой ден” (Some day) | Won |
| 2009 | Nov folk magazine | Song of the decade “Бели нощи” (White nights) (1998–2008) | Won |
| 2011 | Radio Romantica Award | Eternal ballad “Забрави за мен” (Forget about me) | Won |
| 2012 | Radio Romantica Award | Best voice of radio Romantica | Won |
| 2013 | Radnevo Award | For those who have made significant and tangible contributions to the development and prosperity of the town of Radnevo. | Won |
