Ahead of Germany’s participation at Junior Eurovision 2023, we found out that FIA will be joined by a backing dancer on her performance in Nice.
FIA to be joined by a backing dancer
NT Agency held an audition to find a backing dancer, where it was revealed that Veronika was selected to join FIA on stage on her performance of “Ohne Worte” later this month.
Who is Fia?
12 year-old Fia was originally born in Shanghai, however her family returned to Germany upon the birth of her younger sister. Fia is no stranger to a big stage as she has already taken part in Germanyβs edition of The Voice Kids. During The Voice Kids Fia often used sign language during her performances, her inspiration behind this is her younger sister. In her spare time Fia she is always singing and dancing and entertaining her family. Fia will represent Germany with the song “Ohne Worte”. Following on from her national final win.
Germany’s Junior Eurovision Journey
Germany was originally due to join the Junior Eurovision family in the initial edition of the Contest, but unexpectedly withdraw. This also happened in 2004, when Germany withdrew ahead of the Contest in Lillehammer. It wasn’t until 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that Germany first participated in a Junior Eurovision event. Germany has participated on two occassions, the first being 2020 – when Susan performed “Stronger With You”, finishing 12th in a field of 12.
Germany’s most recent participation came in 2021, when Pauline represented the nation in Paris with her song “Imagine Us”. Performing first in the running order, Germany would finish in 17th place out of 19 performers. Germany received a total of 61 points,; 15 from professional juries and the remaining 46 from the online vote.
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News Source: NT Agency Berlin
Photo Credit: NT Agency Berlin
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