Jelena Karleuša

Jelena Karleuša (Serbian Cyrillic: Јелена Карлеуша; born 17 August 1978) is a Serbian singer and media personality. Born and raised in Belgrade, she began her music career by releasing her debut album Ogledalce (1995) at the age of 16. Karleuša has released twelve studio albums to date and has held two major solo concerts in Belgrade: All About Diva Show at the Belgrade Arena (2010) and Viva La Diva Show at Ušće Park (2013). Additionally, she also served as a judge on the singing competition television shows Zvezde Granda (2015–2021) and Pinkove Zvezde (2025–present). Focus and W have described Karleuša as the "Lady Gaga of Serbia" and "Madonna of the Balkans" respectively. Her perception and popularity have been influenced by her controversial, often scrutinized persona and art, as well as by her outspoken sociopolitical views and frequent disputes with other public figures.

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Born

(1978-08-17) 17 August 1978 (age 47)Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia

Citizenship

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Occupations

Singermedia personality

Years active

1994–present

Political party

Serbian Progressive Party

Spouses

mw- Bojan Karić (m. 2004; div. 2005) Duško Tošić (m. 2008; div. 2024)

Partner

Zoran Davidović (1999–2000)

Children

Awards

Full list

Genres

Turbo-folkelectropopdance-poppop-rap

Instruments

Vocalflute

Labels

DiskosPGP-RTSZaMGrandBest RecordsBK SoundHeavenCityJK MusicVirgin

Tables

Awards and nominations of Jelena Karleuša · Awards and nominations

2001

Performer of the year

Role(s)

Herself

Notes

Won

2004

Female Performer of the Year

Role(s)

Won

Notes

[citation needed]

2005

Album of the Year

Role(s)

Magija

Notes

Won

2008

JK Revolution

Role(s)

Won

Notes

[citation needed]

2011

Female Folk Singer of the Year

Role(s)

Herself

Notes

Nominated1

Music Awards Ceremony

Role(s)

2019

Notes

Collaboration of the Year

2020

Trap Collaboration of the Year

Role(s)

"LaJK"

Notes

Won

Award	Year	Category	Nominee/work	Result	Ref.
Oskar Popularnosti	1999	Album of the Year	Gili, gili	Won	[citation needed]
	2001	Performer of the year	Herself	Won	[citation needed]
	2004	Female Performer of the Year	Herself	Won	[citation needed]
	2005	Album of the Year	Magija	Won	[citation needed]
	2008	Album of the Year	JK Revolution	Won	[citation needed]
	2011	Female Folk Singer of the Year	Herself	Nominated1
Music Awards Ceremony	2019	Collaboration of the Year	"Bankina"	Won
	2020	Trap Collaboration of the Year	"LaJK"	Won

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