Olta Boka
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Olta Boka in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
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| Birth name | Olta Boka |
| Born | November 4, 1991 |
| Origin | Albania |
| Genres | Pop, folk |
| Occupation(s) | musician |
| Instruments | vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Olta Boka (born November 4, 1991 in Tirana) is an Albanian singer who was chosen to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with her song "Zemrën e lamë peng".[1] She won the Albanian national final, called Festivali i Këngës, and competed in the second semifinal, on May 22 and won a place in the final on May 24 where she finished 17th out of 25 entrants with 55 points. She is the youngest singer to represent a country in the Eurovision Song Contest since the year 2004 with Lisa Andreas representing Cyprus at 16. Olta Boka has participated in "Ethet e së Premtes Mbrëma" (Friday Night Fever) show in Albania.
On top fest 11 edition Olta Boka was awarded with "top Albania Radio" price. With the same price was also awarded Erik Lloshi.
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| Preceded by | Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 |
Succeeded by Kejsi Tola with Carry Me in Your Dreams |
 Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest |
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