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Blanka
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Birth name	Blanka Stajkow
Born	23 May 1999 (age 25); Szczecin, Poland
Genres	Pop
Occupations	Singer; model;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar;
Years active	2021–present
Labels	Warner Music Poland

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Blanka Stajkow (Polish pronunciation: [ˈblaŋ.ka ˈstajkɔf] Bulgarian: Бланка Стайков; born 23 May 1999), known mononymously as Blanka, is a Polish singer and model. She represented Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Solo", finishing in 19th place.

Early life

Stajkow was born in Szczecin to a Polish mother who is a former model and a Bulgarian father who is a businessman.^[1] According to Stajkow, neither of her parents have a musical background.^[2] From an early age, she was encouraged by her mother to undertake various activities, including joining disco dance groups and going to music schools. She also said that in the mornings her mother would turn on either MTV or Trace Urban, which inspired her to go into the music industry.^[2]

At age 13, she produced and released her first song, "Strong Enough".^[2]

Career

Top Model and Warner Music Poland (2021–2022)

In 2021, Stajkow participated in season 10 of the Polish reality television show Top Model, Poland's version of America's Next Top Model.^[3] While on the show, she released her first official single, "Better".^[4] The following year, she signed a record deal with Warner Music Poland, and released her second single, "Solo".^[4] She also appeared in the music video for the song "Pijemy za lepszy czas" by Smolasty,^[4] whom she dated at the time.^[2]

Eurovision Song Contest (2023)

On 15 February 2023, Blanka was announced as one of ten competitors of Tu bije serce Europy! Wybieramy hit na Eurowizję, the Polish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with "Solo".^[5]^[6] She won the contest, receiving maximum points from the jury and coming second in public voting. As a result, she became Poland's entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.^[7] Her victory in Tu bije serce Europy! Wybieramy hit na Eurowizję sparked controversy in Poland due to alleged rigged votes and corruption within the jury panel for the national selection.^[8]

At Eurovision, Blanka performed in the second semi final, placing third and advancing to the grand final. In the final, she finished 19th with 93 points.^[9] "Solo" charted across Europe, and has been certified Diamond in Poland.

Post-Eurovision (2023–present)

Following her participation in Eurovision, Blanka released the singles: "Boys Like Toys" and "Rodeo" in 2023, and "Cara mia", "If U Want Me" and "Asereje (Airplane Mode)" in 2024. "Rodeo" reached number four in the Polish charts, while "Boys Like Toys" and "Caria mia" charted in the country's top 20. In February 2024, Blanka appeared in the music video for the Kolors's song "Un ragazzo una ragazza".^[10] In April 2024, she served as the opening act for the Polish date of Jason Derulo's worldwide Nu King World Tour.^[11]

Discography

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
Title	Year	POL ^[12]	POL Stream. ^[13]	POL Billb. ^[14]	CZE ^[15]	FIN ^[16]	ICE ^[17]	IRE ^[18]	LTU ^[19]	SWE Heat. ^[20]	UK ^[21]	Certifications	Album
"Better"	2021	—	*		—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Solo"	2022	4	1	3	12	24	11	85	1	3	56	ZPAV: Diamond^[22]
"Boys Like Toys"	2023	19	45	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	ZPAV: Gold^[22]
"Rodeo"	2023	4	—	—	2	—^[A]	—	—	—	—	—	ZPAV: Platinum^[22]
"Cara mia"	2024	11	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"If U Want Me"		15	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Asereje (Airplane Mode)"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. "*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time.

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year released and album name
Title	Year	Album
"All I Want for Christmas Is You"	2022	Non-album singles

Notes

^ "Rodeo" did not enter the Official Finnish Singles Chart, but peaked at number 5 on the Official Finnish Radio Chart.

References

^ Wolther, Irving (14 May 2023). "Polens Herz schlägt für Blanka" (in German). Eurovision.de. Archived from the original on 24 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Królak, Sergiusz (23 February 2023). ""Wszystko jest w rękach ludzi i Boga". 23-latka przed życiową szansą" ["Everything is in the hands of people and God." The 23-year-old has an opportunity of a lifetime]. Plejada (in Polish). Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
^ Kruszakin, Dominika (8 September 2021). "Transpłciowa kobieta, trzeźwy narkoman i... złoty bilet! Oto drugi odcinek "Top Model"" [A transgender woman, a sober drug addict and... a golden ticket! Here is the second episode of "Top Model"]. Plejada (in Polish). Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Blanka zaczyna "Solo". Kim jest 23-letnia piękność z Polski?" [Blanka releases "Solo". Who is the 23-year-old beauty from Poland?]. Interia (in Polish). 23 September 2022. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
^ "Eurowizja 2023: oto uczestnicy polskich preselekcji! Kto wystąpi 26 lutego?" [Eurovision 2023: here are the participants of the Polish preselection! Who will perform on February 26?]. Eurowizja.org (in Polish). 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 15 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
^ "Poland reveals its Eurovision pre-selection lineup". Eurovision.tv. 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
^ Hendryk, Tom (26 February 2023). "Blanka wins Poland's Tu bije serce Europy 2023 and will sing "Solo" at Eurovision". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
^ "Eurowizja 2023: zagraniczne media o skandalu w Polsce. "Podejrzenie korupcji w wyborze"". Eurowizja.org (in Polish). 6 March 2023. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
^ Morris, Lauren (14 May 2023). "Eurovision 2023 results: Full scoreboard and points". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
^ Kamiński, Mateusz (8 February 2024). "Ich przebój "ITALODISCO" pobił cały internet. Teraz łączą siły z... Blanką!". Interia. Archived from the original on 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
^ Kopcik, Oliwia (28 March 2024). "Jason Derulo przyjedzie do Polski. Przed nim wystąpi polska gwiazda" (in Polish). Interia. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
^
Peak chart positions for singles in Poland:
- "Solo": "AirPlay Top: 12.11. – 18.11.2022" (in Polish). ZPAV. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- "Boys Like Toys": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 22.07.2023–28.07.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- "Rodeo": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 18.11.2023–24.11.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- "Cara mia": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 02.03.2024–08.03.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- "If U Want Me": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 24.08.2024–30.08.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
^
Peak chart positions for singles in Poland:
- "Solo": "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 12.05.2023–18.05.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- "Boys Like Toys": "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 07.07.2023–13.07.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
^
Peak chart positions for singles on Billboard Poland Songs chart:
- "Solo": "Billboard Poland Songs Chart (week of 20 May 2023)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
^
Peak chart positions for singles in Czech Republic:
- "Solo": "Rádio Top 100 – Blanka – Solo". ČNS IFPI (in Czech). Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- "Rodeo": "Rádio Top 100 – Blanka – Rodeo". ČNS IFPI (in Czech). Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
^ "Blanka" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
^
Peak chart positions for singles in Iceland:
- "Solo": "Streymi, spilun og sala viku 20. Birt 20. maí 2023 – Næst uppfært 27. maí 2023" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
^ "Discography Blanka". Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
^ "2023 18-os savaitės (balandžio 28 – gegužės 4 d.) Singlų Top 100". AGATA (in Lithuanian). 5 May 2023. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 20". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
^ "Blanka | full Official Charts history". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 8 May 2024. Click "WYKONAWCA" and enter Blanka in the search box.

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Krystian Ochman with "River"	Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023	Succeeded by Luna with "The Tower"

[23] "Rodeo" did not enter the Official Finnish Singles Chart, but peaked at number 5 on the Official Finnish Radio Chart.

[1] Wolther, Irving (14 May 2023). "Polens Herz schlägt für Blanka" (in German). Eurovision.de. Archived from the original on 24 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.

[:0-2] Królak, Sergiusz (23 February 2023). ""Wszystko jest w rękach ludzi i Boga". 23-latka przed życiową szansą" ["Everything is in the hands of people and God." The 23-year-old has an opportunity of a lifetime]. Plejada (in Polish). Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.

[3] Kruszakin, Dominika (8 September 2021). "Transpłciowa kobieta, trzeźwy narkoman i... złoty bilet! Oto drugi odcinek "Top Model"" [A transgender woman, a sober drug addict and... a golden ticket! Here is the second episode of "Top Model"]. Plejada (in Polish). Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.

[interia_2022-4] "Blanka zaczyna "Solo". Kim jest 23-letnia piękność z Polski?" [Blanka releases "Solo". Who is the 23-year-old beauty from Poland?]. Interia (in Polish). 23 September 2022. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.

[5] "Eurowizja 2023: oto uczestnicy polskich preselekcji! Kto wystąpi 26 lutego?" [Eurovision 2023: here are the participants of the Polish preselection! Who will perform on February 26?]. Eurowizja.org (in Polish). 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 15 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.

[6] "Poland reveals its Eurovision pre-selection lineup". Eurovision.tv. 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.

[7] Hendryk, Tom (26 February 2023). "Blanka wins Poland's Tu bije serce Europy 2023 and will sing "Solo" at Eurovision". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.

[8] "Eurowizja 2023: zagraniczne media o skandalu w Polsce. "Podejrzenie korupcji w wyborze"". Eurowizja.org (in Polish). 6 March 2023. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.

[9] Morris, Lauren (14 May 2023). "Eurovision 2023 results: Full scoreboard and points". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.

[10] Kamiński, Mateusz (8 February 2024). "Ich przebój "ITALODISCO" pobił cały internet. Teraz łączą siły z... Blanką!". Interia. Archived from the original on 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.

[11] Kopcik, Oliwia (28 March 2024). "Jason Derulo przyjedzie do Polski. Przed nim wystąpi polska gwiazda" (in Polish). Interia. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.

[12] Peak chart positions for singles in Poland:
"Solo": "AirPlay Top: 12.11. – 18.11.2022" (in Polish). ZPAV. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.

"Boys Like Toys": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 22.07.2023–28.07.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.

"Rodeo": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 18.11.2023–24.11.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.

"Cara mia": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 02.03.2024–08.03.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.

"If U Want Me": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 24.08.2024–30.08.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.

[14] "Solo": "AirPlay Top: 12.11. – 18.11.2022" (in Polish). ZPAV. Archived from the original on 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.

[15] "Boys Like Toys": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 22.07.2023–28.07.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.

[16] "Rodeo": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 18.11.2023–24.11.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.

[17] "Cara mia": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 02.03.2024–08.03.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.

[18] "If U Want Me": "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 24.08.2024–30.08.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.

[13] Peak chart positions for singles in Poland:
"Solo": "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 12.05.2023–18.05.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.

"Boys Like Toys": "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 07.07.2023–13.07.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved 20 July 2023.

[20] "Solo": "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 12.05.2023–18.05.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.

[21] "Boys Like Toys": "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 07.07.2023–13.07.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved 20 July 2023.

[14] Peak chart positions for singles on Billboard Poland Songs chart:
"Solo": "Billboard Poland Songs Chart (week of 20 May 2023)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.

[23] "Solo": "Billboard Poland Songs Chart (week of 20 May 2023)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.

[15] Peak chart positions for singles in Czech Republic:
"Solo": "Rádio Top 100 – Blanka – Solo". ČNS IFPI (in Czech). Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.

"Rodeo": "Rádio Top 100 – Blanka – Rodeo". ČNS IFPI (in Czech). Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.

[25] "Solo": "Rádio Top 100 – Blanka – Solo". ČNS IFPI (in Czech). Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.

[26] "Rodeo": "Rádio Top 100 – Blanka – Rodeo". ČNS IFPI (in Czech). Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.

[16] "Blanka" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.

[17] Peak chart positions for singles in Iceland:
"Solo": "Streymi, spilun og sala viku 20. Birt 20. maí 2023 – Næst uppfært 27. maí 2023" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.

[29] "Solo": "Streymi, spilun og sala viku 20. Birt 20. maí 2023 – Næst uppfært 27. maí 2023" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.

[18] "Discography Blanka". Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.

[19] "2023 18-os savaitės (balandžio 28 – gegužės 4 d.) Singlų Top 100". AGATA (in Lithuanian). 5 May 2023. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.

[20] "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 20". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.

[21] "Blanka | full Official Charts history". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.

[OLiS-22] "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 8 May 2024. Click "WYKONAWCA" and enter Blanka in the search box.

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-'''Blanka Stajkow''' ({{IPA-pl|ˈblan.ka ˈstajkɔf}} {{lang-bg|Бланка Стайков}}; born 23 May 1999), known mononymously as '''Blanka''', is a Polish singer and model. She [[Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023|represented Poland]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2023]] with the song "[[Solo (Blanka song)|Solo]]", finishing in 19th place.
+'''Blanka Stajkow''' ({{IPA|pl|ˈblaŋ.ka ˈstajkɔf}} {{langx|bg|Бланка Стайков}}; born 23 May 1999), known [[mononym]]ously as '''Blanka''', is a Polish singer and model. She [[Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023|represented Poland]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2023]] with the song "[[Solo (Blanka song)|Solo]]", finishing in 19th place.
 ==Early life==
-Stajkow was born in [[Szczecin]] to a Polish mother who works as a model and a [[Bulgaria]]n father who is a wealthy businessman.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wolther|first=Dr. Irving|url=https://www.eurovision.de/news/ESC-2023-Blanka-vertritt-Polen-in-Liverpool,polen1136.html|title=Polens Herz schlägt für Blanka|publisher=Eurovision.de|language=de|date=14 May 2023|access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> According to Stajkow, neither of her parents have a musical background.<ref name=":0" /> Her mother encouraged her from an early age to try various activities, including joining disco dance groups and going to music schools. In an interview, Stajkow mentioned that during mornings, her mother would always turn on either [[MTV]] or [[Trace Urban]], which encouraged her to go into the music industry.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Królak |first=Sergiusz |date=23 February 2023 |title="Wszystko jest w rękach ludzi i Boga". 23-latka przed życiową szansą |trans-title="Everything is in the hands of people and God." The 23-year-old has an opportunity of a lifetime |url=https://plejada.pl/wywiady/blanka-rozstala-sie-ze-smolastym-mamy-swietny-kontakt-wywiad/g8t3ry9 |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=Plejada |language=pl}}</ref>
+Stajkow was born in [[Szczecin]] to a Polish mother who is a former model and a [[Bulgaria]]n father who is a businessman.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wolther |first=Irving |date=14 May 2023 |title=Polens Herz schlägt für Blanka |url=https://www.eurovision.de/news/ESC-2023-Blanka-vertritt-Polen-in-Liverpool,polen1136.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524191125/https://www.eurovision.de/news/ESC-2023-Blanka-vertritt-Polen-in-Liverpool,polen1136.html |archive-date=24 May 2023 |access-date=16 May 2023 |publisher=Eurovision.de |language=de}}</ref> According to Stajkow, neither of her parents have a musical background.<ref name=":0" /> From an early age, she was encouraged by her mother to undertake various activities, including joining disco dance groups and going to music schools. She also said that in the mornings her mother would turn on either [[MTV]] or [[Trace Urban]], which inspired her to go into the music industry.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Królak |first=Sergiusz |date=23 February 2023 |title="Wszystko jest w rękach ludzi i Boga". 23-latka przed życiową szansą |trans-title="Everything is in the hands of people and God." The 23-year-old has an opportunity of a lifetime |url=https://plejada.pl/wywiady/blanka-rozstala-sie-ze-smolastym-mamy-swietny-kontakt-wywiad/g8t3ry9 |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=Plejada |language=pl |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226053005/https://plejada.pl/wywiady/blanka-rozstala-sie-ze-smolastym-mamy-swietny-kontakt-wywiad/g8t3ry9 |url-status=live }}</ref>
-At the age of 13, she produced and released her first single, "Strong Enough".<ref name=":0" />
+At age 13, she produced and released her first song, "Strong Enough".<ref name=":0" />
 ==Career==
 === ''Top Model'' and Warner Music Poland (2021–2022) ===
-In 2021, she participated in ''[[Top Model (Polish TV series)|Top Model]]'', a Polish reality television show.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kruszakin |first=Dominika |date=8 September 2021 |title=Transpłciowa kobieta, trzeźwy narkoman i... złoty bilet! Oto drugi odcinek "Top Model" |trans-title=A transgender woman, a sober drug addict and... a golden ticket! Here is the second episode of "Top Model" |url=https://plejada.pl/programy/wreczono-zloty-bilet-oto-drugi-odcinek-top-model-10/25pf2kw |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=Plejada |language=pl}}</ref> While on the show, she released her first official single, "Better".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilczura |first=Renata |date=8 September 2021 |title=Blanka, uczestniczka "Top Model", przedstawia debiutancki singiel "Better" |url=https://www.netfan.pl/news/54128/blanka_uczestniczka_top_model_przedstawia_debiutancki_singiel_better.html |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=NetFan |language=pl}}</ref> The following year, she signed a contract with [[Warner Music Poland]], and released her second single, "[[Solo (Blanka song)|Solo]]".<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 September 2022 |title=Blanka zaczyna "Solo". Kim jest 23-letnia piękność z Polski? |trans-title=Blanka releases "Solo". Who is the 23-year-old beauty from Poland? |url=https://muzyka.interia.pl/wiadomosci/news-blanka-zaczyna-solo-trzeba-umiec-powiedziec-dosc,nId,6304026 |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=[[Interia]] |language=pl}}</ref>
+In 2021, Stajkow participated in [[Top Model (Polish TV series) season 10|season 10]] of the Polish reality television show ''[[Top Model (Polish TV series)|Top Model]]'', Poland's version of ''[[America's Next Top Model]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kruszakin |first=Dominika |date=8 September 2021 |title=Transpłciowa kobieta, trzeźwy narkoman i... złoty bilet! Oto drugi odcinek "Top Model" |trans-title=A transgender woman, a sober drug addict and... a golden ticket! Here is the second episode of "Top Model" |url=https://plejada.pl/programy/wreczono-zloty-bilet-oto-drugi-odcinek-top-model-10/25pf2kw |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=Plejada |language=pl |archive-date=31 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131124227/https://plejada.pl/programy/wreczono-zloty-bilet-oto-drugi-odcinek-top-model-10/25pf2kw |url-status=live }}</ref> While on the show, she released her first official single, "Better".<ref name="interia 2022" /> The following year, she signed a record deal with [[Warner Music Poland]], and released her second single, "[[Solo (Blanka song)|Solo]]".<ref name="interia 2022">{{Cite web |date=23 September 2022 |title=Blanka zaczyna "Solo". Kim jest 23-letnia piękność z Polski? |trans-title=Blanka releases "Solo". Who is the 23-year-old beauty from Poland? |url=https://muzyka.interia.pl/wiadomosci/news-blanka-zaczyna-solo-trzeba-umiec-powiedziec-dosc,nId,6304026 |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=[[Interia]] |language=pl |archive-date=4 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204015107/https://muzyka.interia.pl/wiadomosci/news-blanka-zaczyna-solo-trzeba-umiec-powiedziec-dosc,nId,6304026 |url-status=live }}</ref> She also appeared in the music video for the song "Pijemy za lepszy czas" by [[Smolasty]],<ref name="interia 2022" /> whom she dated at the time.<ref name=":0" />
 === Eurovision Song Contest (2023) ===
-On 15 February 2023, Stajkow was announced as one of ten competitors of {{lang|pl|Tu bije serce Europy! Wybieramy hit na Eurowizję}}, the Polish national selection for the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2023]] with "Solo".<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 2023 |title=Eurowizja 2023: oto uczestnicy polskich preselekcji! Kto wystąpi 26 lutego? |trans-title=Eurovision 2023: here are the participants of the Polish preselection! Who will perform on February 26? |url=https://eurowizja.org/eurowizja-2023-lista-finalistow-tbse/ |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Eurowizja.org |language=pl}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=15 February 2023 |title=Poland reveals its Eurovision pre-selection lineup |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/poland-reveals-its-pre-selection-lineup |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Eurovision.tv}}</ref> She won the contest, receiving maximum points from the jury and coming second in public voting. As a result, she became [[Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023|Poland's entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendryk |first=Tom |date=26 February 2023 |title=Blanka wins Poland's Tu bije serce Europy 2023 and will sing "Solo" at Eurovision |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/02/26/poland-tu-bije-serce-europy-2023-results/275890/ |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]]}}</ref> Her victory in {{lang|pl|Tu bije serce Europy! Wybieramy hit na Eurowizję}} sparked [[Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023#Controversy|controversy]] in Poland due to alleged rigged votes and corruption within the jury panel for the national selection.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2023 |title=Eurowizja 2023: zagraniczne media o skandalu w Polsce. "Podejrzenie korupcji w wyborze" |url=https://eurowizja.org/eurowizja-2023-zagraniczne-media-o-skandalu-w-polsce/ |access-date=16 March 2023 |website=Eurowizja.org |language=pl}}</ref>
+On 15 February 2023, Blanka was announced as one of ten competitors of {{lang|pl|Tu bije serce Europy! Wybieramy hit na Eurowizję}}, the Polish national selection for the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2023]] with "Solo".<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 2023 |title=Eurowizja 2023: oto uczestnicy polskich preselekcji! Kto wystąpi 26 lutego? |trans-title=Eurovision 2023: here are the participants of the Polish preselection! Who will perform on February 26? |url=https://eurowizja.org/eurowizja-2023-lista-finalistow-tbse/ |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Eurowizja.org |language=pl |archive-date=15 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215191106/https://eurowizja.org/eurowizja-2023-lista-finalistow-tbse/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=15 February 2023 |title=Poland reveals its Eurovision pre-selection lineup |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/poland-reveals-its-pre-selection-lineup |access-date=15 February 2023 |website=Eurovision.tv |archive-date=21 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221001337/https://eurovision.tv/story/poland-reveals-its-pre-selection-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref> She won the contest, receiving maximum points from the jury and coming second in public voting. As a result, she became [[Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023|Poland's entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendryk |first=Tom |date=26 February 2023 |title=Blanka wins Poland's Tu bije serce Europy 2023 and will sing "Solo" at Eurovision |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/02/26/poland-tu-bije-serce-europy-2023-results/275890/ |access-date=26 February 2023 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226185418/https://wiwibloggs.com/2023/02/26/poland-tu-bije-serce-europy-2023-results/275890/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Her victory in {{lang|pl|Tu bije serce Europy! Wybieramy hit na Eurowizję}} sparked [[Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023#Controversy|controversy]] in Poland due to alleged rigged votes and corruption within the jury panel for the national selection.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2023 |title=Eurowizja 2023: zagraniczne media o skandalu w Polsce. "Podejrzenie korupcji w wyborze" |url=https://eurowizja.org/eurowizja-2023-zagraniczne-media-o-skandalu-w-polsce/ |access-date=16 March 2023 |website=Eurowizja.org |language=pl |archive-date=7 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307091258/https://eurowizja.org/eurowizja-2023-zagraniczne-media-o-skandalu-w-polsce/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
-At Eurovision, Blanka performed in the second semi final, placing third and advancing to the grand final. In the final, she finished 19th with 93 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morris |first=Lauren |date=14 May 2023 |title=Eurovision 2023 results: Full scoreboard and points |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/eurovision-2023-results-scoreboard/ |access-date=14 May 2023 |website=[[Radio Times]]}}</ref>
+At Eurovision, Blanka performed in the second semi final, placing third and advancing to the grand final. In the final, she finished 19th with 93 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morris |first=Lauren |date=14 May 2023 |title=Eurovision 2023 results: Full scoreboard and points |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/eurovision-2023-results-scoreboard/ |access-date=14 May 2023 |website=[[Radio Times]] |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513235530/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/eurovision-2023-results-scoreboard/ |url-status=live }}</ref> "Solo" charted across Europe, and has been certified Diamond in Poland.
+=== Post-Eurovision (2023–present) ===
+Following her participation in Eurovision, Blanka released the singles: "Boys Like Toys" and "Rodeo" in 2023, and "Cara mia", "If U Want Me" and "Asereje (Airplane Mode)" in 2024. "Rodeo" reached number four in the Polish charts, while "Boys Like Toys" and "Caria mia" charted in the country's top 20. In February 2024, Blanka appeared in the music video for [[the Kolors]]'s song "[[Un ragazzo una ragazza]]".<ref>{{cite web|last=Kamiński|first=Mateusz|url=https://muzyka.interia.pl/wiadomosci/news-ich-przeboj-italodisco-pobil-caly-internet-teraz-lacza-sily-z,nId,7319605|title=Ich przebój "ITALODISCO" pobił cały internet. Teraz łączą siły z... Blanką!|publisher=[[Interia]]|date=8 February 2024|access-date=31 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731214151/https://muzyka.interia.pl/wiadomosci/news-ich-przeboj-italodisco-pobil-caly-internet-teraz-lacza-sily-z,nId,7319605|archive-date=31 July 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2024, she served as the opening act for the Polish date of [[Jason Derulo]]'s worldwide Nu King World Tour.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kopcik|first=Oliwia|url=https://muzyka.interia.pl/koncerty/news-jason-derulo-przyjedzie-do-polski-przed-nim-wystapi-polska-gw,nId,7417827|title=Jason Derulo przyjedzie do Polski. Przed nim wystąpi polska gwiazda|publisher=[[Interia]]|language=pl|date=28 March 2024|access-date=28 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728183925/https://muzyka.interia.pl/koncerty/news-jason-derulo-przyjedzie-do-polski-przed-nim-wystapi-polska-gw,nId,7417827|archive-date=28 July 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
 == Discography ==
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 ! style="width:3em;font-size:90%" | [[Polish music charts|POL]]<br /><ref>Peak chart positions for singles in Poland:
 * "Solo": {{cite web|url=http://bestsellery.zpav.pl/airplays/top/archiwum.php?year=2022&idlisty=4276|title=AirPlay Top: 12.11. – 18.11.2022|publisher=[[Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry|ZPAV]]|language=Polish|access-date=26 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226182343/http://bestsellery.zpav.pl/airplays/top/archiwum.php?year=2022&idlisty=4276|archive-date=26 February 2023|url-status=live}}
-* "Boys Like Toys": {{cite web|url=https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|title=OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay|publisher=[[OLiS]]|language=Polish|access-date=31 July 2023|type=Select week 22.07.2023–28.07.2023.}}
+* "Boys Like Toys": {{cite web|url=https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|title=OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay|publisher=[[OLiS]]|language=Polish|access-date=31 July 2023|type=Select week 22.07.2023–28.07.2023.|archive-date=31 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731103422/https://olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|url-status=live}}
 * "Rodeo": {{cite web|url=https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|title=OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay|publisher=[[OLiS]]|language=Polish|access-date=27 November 2023|type=Select week 18.11.2023–24.11.2023.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127115900/https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|archive-date=27 November 2023|url-status=dead}}
-* "Cara mia": {{cite web|url=https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|title=OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay|publisher=[[OLiS]]|language=Polish|access-date=11 March 2024|type=Select week 02.03.2024–08.03.2024.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312222646/https://olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|archive-date=12 March 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref>
+* "Cara mia": {{cite web|url=https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|title=OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay|publisher=[[OLiS]]|language=Polish|access-date=11 March 2024|type=Select week 02.03.2024–08.03.2024.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312222646/https://olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|archive-date=12 March 2024|url-status=dead}}
+* "If U Want Me": {{cite web|url=https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|title=OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay|publisher=[[OLiS]]|language=Polish|access-date=2 September 2024|type=Select week 24.08.2024–30.08.2024.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902111641/https://olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay|archive-date=2 September 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ! style="width:3em;font-size:90%" | [[OLiS|POL<br />Stream.]]<br /><ref>Peak chart positions for singles in Poland:
-* "Solo": {{cite web|url=https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-sprzedazy/single-w-streamie|title=OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie|publisher=[[OLiS]]|language=Polish|access-date=27 May 2023|type=Select week 12.05.2023–18.05.2023.|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230529160658/https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-sprzedazy/single-w-streamie|archive-date=29 May 2023|url-status=live}}
+* "Solo": {{cite web|url=https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-sprzedazy/single-w-streamie|title=OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie|publisher=[[OLiS]]|language=Polish|access-date=27 May 2023|type=Select week 12.05.2023–18.05.2023.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529160658/https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-sprzedazy/single-w-streamie|archive-date=29 May 2023|url-status=live}}
 * "Boys Like Toys": {{cite web|url=https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-sprzedazy/single-w-streamie|title=OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie|publisher=OLiS|language=Polish|accessdate=20 July 2023|type=Select week 07.07.2023–13.07.2023.}}</ref>
 ! style="width:3em;font-size:90%" | [[Hits of the World|POL<br />''Billb.'']]<br /><ref>Peak chart positions for singles on ''Billboard'' Poland Songs chart:
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 * "Rodeo": {{cite web|title=Rádio Top 100 – Blanka – Rodeo|url=https://ifpicr.cz/hitparada/2/blanka/rodeo/172843|access-date=9 February 2024|website=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|ČNS IFPI]]|language=cs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209165904/https://ifpicr.cz/hitparada/2/blanka/rodeo/172843|archive-date=9 February 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ! style="width:3em;font-size:90%" | [[The Official Finnish Charts|FIN]]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ifpi.fi/lista/artistit/blanka/|title=Blanka|publisher=[[Musiikkituottajat]]|language=fi|access-date=9 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209165538/https://ifpi.fi/lista/artistit/blanka/|archive-date=9 February 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
-! style="width:3em;font-size:90%" | [[Music of Iceland|ICE]]<br /><ref>Peak chart positions for singles in Iceland:
+! style="width:3em;font-size:90%" | [[Tónlistinn|ICE]]<br /><ref>Peak chart positions for singles in Iceland:
-* "Solo": {{cite web|url=https://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/|title=Streymi, spilun og sala viku 20. Birt 20. maí 2023 – Næst uppfært 27. maí 2023.|publisher=[[Music of Iceland|Plötutíðindi]]|language=is|access-date=21 May 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230520213300/http://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/|archive-date=20 May 2023|url-status=dead}}</ref>
+* "Solo": {{cite web|url=https://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/|title=Streymi, spilun og sala viku 20. Birt 20. maí 2023 – Næst uppfært 27. maí 2023.|publisher=Plötutíðindi|language=is|access-date=21 May 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230520213300/http://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/|archive-date=20 May 2023|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 ! style="width:3em;font-size:90%" | [[Irish Singles Chart|IRE]]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Blanka|title=Discography Blanka|publisher=Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien.|access-date=20 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529161054/http://irish-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Blanka|archive-date=29 May 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ! style="width:3em;font-size:90%" | [[AGATA (organization)|LTU]]<br /><ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 18-os savaitės (balandžio 28 – gegužės 4 d.) Singlų Top 100|url=https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/s8-2/|date=5 May 2023|access-date=6 May 2023|website=[[AGATA (organization)|AGATA]]|language=lt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516193352/https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/s8-2/|archive-date=16 May 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
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 | — || colspan="2" {{n/a|*}} || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
 |
-| rowspan="5" {{Non-album singles}}
+| rowspan="7" {{Non-album singles}}
 |-
 ! scope="row" | "[[Solo (Blanka song)|Solo]]"
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 * [[Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry|ZPAV]]: Diamond<ref name="OLiS">{{cite certification|region=Poland|artist=Blanka|access-date=8 May 2024}}</ref>
 |-
-! scope="row" | "{{ill|Boys Like Toys|pl}}"
+! scope="row" | "Boys Like Toys"
 | rowspan="2" | 2023
 | 19 || 45 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
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 * ZPAV: Gold<ref name="OLiS" />
 |-
-! scope="row" | "{{ill|Rodeo (Blanka song)|lt=Rodeo|pl|Rodeo (singel)}}"
+! scope="row" | "Rodeo"
 | 4 || — || — || 2 || —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Rodeo" did not enter the Official Finnish Singles Chart, but peaked at number 5 on the Official Finnish Radio Chart.}} || — || — || — || — || —
 |
 * ZPAV: Platinum<ref name="OLiS" />
 |-
-! scope="row" | "{{ill|Cara Mia (Blanka song)|lt=Cara Mia|pl|Cara mia (singel Blanki)}}"
+! scope="row" | "Cara mia"
-| 2024
+| rowspan="3" | 2024
 | 11 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
+|
+|-
+! scope="row" | "If U Want Me"
+| 15 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
+|
+|-
+! scope="row" | "Asereje (Airplane Mode)"
+| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
 |
 |-
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 ===Promotional singles===
 {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
-|+ List of songs, showing year released and album name
+|+ List of promotional singles, showing year released and album name
 ! scope="col" style="width:15em;" | Title
 ! scope="col" style="width:1em;" | Year
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 }}
 {{s-end}}
-{{DEFAULTSORT:Stajkow, Blanka}}
 {{Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest}}{{Eurovision Song Contest 2023}}
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Stajkow, Blanka}}
 [[Category:Living people]]
 [[Category:1999 births]]
 [[Category:21st-century Polish women singers]]
-[[Category:Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Poland]]
-[[Category:Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 2023]]
 [[Category:Polish people of Bulgarian descent]]
 [[Category:Musicians from Szczecin]]
 [[Category:Polish female models]]
+[[Category:English-language singers from Poland]]

v t e Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest
National selections: Krajowe Eliminacje (former) Szansa na Sukces (former)
Participation	1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 ~~2020~~ 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Artists	~~Alicja~~ Blanka Blue Café Cleo Donatan Isis Gee Edyta Górniak Gromee Ich Troje Ivan and Delfin The Jet Set Anna Maria Jopek Justyna Lidia Kopania Kasia Kowalska Monika Kuszyńska Luna Lukas Meijer Kasia Moś Marcin Mroziński Ochman Piasek Rafał Sixteen Mietek Szcześniak Michał Szpak Magdalena Tul Tulia
Songs	"2 Long" "Ale jestem" "Chcę znać swój grzech..." "Color of Your Life" "Czarna dziewczyna" ~~"Empires"~~ "Fire of Love (Pali się)" "Flashlight" "Follow My Heart" "For Life" "I Don't Wanna Leave" "In the Name of Love" "Jestem" "Keine Grenzen – Żadnych granic" "Legenda" "Light Me Up" "Love Song" "My Słowianie – We Are Slavic" "Przytul mnie mocno" "The Ride" "The Tower" "River" "Sama" "Solo" "Time to Party" "To nie ja!" "To takie proste"
Note: Entries scored out signify where Poland did not compete. Italics indicate an entry in a future contest.