Ewa Farna Celebrates 30th Birthday and Reflects on Her Successful Career
11th August 2023 – Ewa Farna, the Czech pop sensation, has proven throughout her career that she is not just a child prodigy but has established herself as one of the most prominent figures in the Czech music industry. As the winner of last year’s Andel Award for Best Female Singer and the Czech Slavik Award for Best Singer in 2021, she celebrates her 30th birthday on August 12th.
The young talent from Vendryne, near Frdek-Místek, has not only achieved success in the Czech Republic but has also gained popularity among her northern neighbors. Being of Polish descent and singing in Polish, she is considered a domestic singer in Poland. Her albums are even sold in the domestic music section of stores, alongside renowned Polish artists. Ewa has released five albums in Czech and six in Polish, with her most famous hits including “Mls m vbec rd” (I Really Like It), “Leporelo” (Carousel), “Tlo” (Body), and the duet with the late singer David Stypka, “Dobr rno, mil” (Good Morning, Darling). She achieved great success in Poland with the song “Cicho” (Silent), which became a hit at the time.
Ewa Farna’s debut album, “Mls m vbec rd,” became the best-selling debut in the Newcomer of the Year category at the 2006 Album of the Year Awards. In June 2007, she received a platinum record for selling over 25,000 copies of the album.
Music has always been close to Farna’s heart, as she comes from a musical family and has been singing since she was three years old. Her father plays several instruments and performs with a folk band, while her mother also has musical talents. Ewa’s journey in the world of pop music began when she was discovered by Ostrava producer Leek Wronka. In 2006, Ewa released her first single, “Mls m vbec rd,” and just two months later, her debut album hit the market.
“I wrote a meaningful text for a twelve-year-old girl! I approached about forty songwriters, but in the end, I settled on two,” Wronka described the circumstances of their collaboration. However, it took another six months before Ewa Farna performed live, with her first concert taking place in Tinec in March 2007. In the meantime, she won the Newcomer of the Year award at the Czech Slavik Awards.
Her success continued with her second album, “Ticho” (Silence), released in 2007, which remained among the top ten best-selling albums in the Czech Republic for many months. In 2010, Farna received the Andel Award for Best Female Singer. Three years later, she joined Pavel Habera and Ondrej Soukup as a judge on the talent show “Czech Republic Slovakia’s Got Talent” and decided to leave her studies at the University of Warsaw after a year.
After ten years of collaboration, Farna parted ways with her discoverer, Wronka, and embarked on a solo career. The documentary “Ewa Farna 10: Unknown Known” by director Martin Linhart chronicles her first decade in the pop music scene, showcasing not only the applause on stage but also the struggles and tears behind the young singer’s success.
The archival footage also reveals Farna’s constant battle with tabloid media, who were more interested in her weight than her musical talent. According to her, tabloids take advantage of fame and do not hesitate to make fun of themselves in her hit song “Boky jako sk” (Hips Like Sugar). To celebrate her ten years in the Czech music scene, she held her biggest concert to date at Prague’s Forum Karlin.
In 2021, Farna released her latest studio album, “Umami,” which received positive reviews from critics who praised her unique and modern sound as a confident vocalist.
To mark her 30th birthday, Farna is preparing a show at Prague’s O2 Arena on October 14th. “I started as a twelve-year-old girl, but now I am a grown woman and a mother of two children. I feel that this symbolic thirtieth birthday is a great moment for reflection. I have spent more than half of my life on the music scene, and it feels natural to celebrate these milestones with my fans. I know that together we will dance and have a great time, and thanks to the audience, I will become the youngest Czech singer to have her own show at the O2 Arena,” she stated.
Ewa Farna married Martin Chobot, the guitarist of her backing band, in 2017. They have a son named Artur and a daughter named Ella.
VIDEO: Ewa Farna - “Mls m vbec rd” (Teenage Superstar), 2006:Ewa Farna, the Czech pop sensation, continues to make waves in the music industry with her impressive career. From being a child prodigy to becoming one of the most prominent figures in Czech pop, Farna has proven her talent and versatility. She was awarded the Andel prize for Best Female Singer and the Czech Slavik award for Best Singer in 2021, and she celebrated her 30th birthday on August 12th.
Farna’s success extends beyond the borders of the Czech Republic, as she has also gained popularity in her northern neighbor, Poland. Being of Polish descent and singing in Polish has earned her recognition as a domestic singer in Poland. Her albums are even sold in the domestic music section of Polish stores. Farna has released five albums in Czech and one in Polish, with hits like “Mám malý stan” and “Leporelo” gaining widespread acclaim.
Farna’s debut album, “Mám malý stan,” became the best-selling debut album in the New Artist category at the 2006 Album of the Year awards. In June 2007, she received a platinum record for selling over 25,000 copies of the album. Farna’s passion for music began at a young age, with her father being a musician and her mother also having musical talents. She started singing at the age of three and was discovered by Ostrava producer Leek Wronka in 2006. Her first single, “Mám malý stan,” was released shortly after, followed by her debut album.
Farna’s success continued with her second album, “Ticho,” which remained among the top ten best-selling albums in the Czech Republic for several months. In 2010, she won the Andel award for Best Female Singer. Farna also served as a judge on the talent show “Czechoslovakia’s Got Talent” and decided to leave her studies at the University of Warsaw after a year.
After a decade of collaboration, Farna parted ways with her discoverer, Wronka, and embarked on a solo career. A documentary titled “Ewa Farna 10: Unknown Known” directed by Martin Linhart chronicles her ten years in the music industry, showcasing not only her performances but also the struggles and tears behind her success.
Despite facing scrutiny from tabloid media, which often focused on her weight rather than her musical talent, Farna celebrated her ten years in the music industry with a milestone concert at Prague’s Forum Karlin. Her most recent studio album, “Umami,” released in 2021, received positive reviews from critics, who praised her unique and modern sound.
To commemorate her 30th birthday, Farna is planning a show at Prague’s O2 Arena on October 14th. She expressed her excitement about the milestone, stating that she started as a twelve-year-old girl and now, as a grown woman and mother of two, it feels natural to celebrate this milestone with her fans. Farna hopes to make history by becoming the youngest Czech singer to perform her own show at the O2 Arena.
In addition to her successful music career, Farna is also happily married to Martin Chobot, the guitarist of her band. They have a son named Artur and a daughter named Ella.
Ewa Farna’s journey from a child prodigy to a celebrated pop star is a testament to her talent, determination, and resilience. As she continues to captivate audiences with her powerful vocals and captivating performances, there is no doubt that she will remain a prominent figure in the Czech music industry for years to come.
How has Ewa Farna’s latest studio album, “Umami,” been received by critics and fans
Epublic for several months. She received the Andel award for Best Female Singer in 2010 and later became a judge on the talent show “Czech Republic Slovakia’s Got Talent”. Farna parted ways with her discoverer, Wronka, after ten years and began her solo career. A documentary titled “Ewa Farna 10: Unknown Known” was released, showcasing her journey in the music industry.
Throughout her career, Farna has faced challenges with the tabloid media, who focused more on her weight than her musical talent. In response, she released a hit song called “Boky jako sk” (Hips Like Sugar) to address the issue. To celebrate her ten-year milestone in music, she held a successful concert at Prague’s Forum Karlin.
In 2021, Farna released her latest studio album, “Umami,” which received positive reviews for her unique and modern sound as a confident vocalist. To mark her 30th birthday, she is preparing a show at Prague’s O2 Arena on October 14th. Farna expressed her gratitude for her fans and reflected on her journey in the music scene, stating that she feels it’s a natural moment for reflection.
Farna married Martin Chobot, the guitarist of her backing band, in 2017, and they have two children together. With her impressive career and upcoming milestone concert, Ewa Farna continues to captivate audiences with her talent and success in the music industry.
