Dara

Darina Nikolaeva Yotova (Bulgarian: Дарина Николаева Йотова; born 9 September 1998), professionally known as Dara (Дара; stylised in all caps), is a Bulgarian singer and songwriter. She first rose to prominence in 2015 after reaching the final in the Bulgarian edition of The X Factor. In 2016, she released her debut single "K'vo ne chu", and in 2022, she released her first studio album, Rodena takava under Virginia Records. In 2026, she won the Eurovision Song Contest for Bulgaria with the song "Bangaranga", giving her country its first ever win in the competition since the country's debut in 2005. The song won both the jury vote and televote in the contest.