Sofia Nizharadze
Sofia Nizharadze is a Georgian singer and musical theatre performer, known for Eurovision’s “Shine,” Georgian song collaborations and her work as a television talent judge.
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Overview
- From
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Also known as
- Sopho Nizharadze; სოფო ნიჟარაძე
- Work
- Singer, stage performer and television talent judge
- International milestone
- Represented Georgia with “Shine” at Eurovision 2010, finishing ninth in the final
Mini bio
How it started.
Sofia grew up in Tbilisi and began performing on a professional stage at three. At seven, she came under the guidance of conductor Jansugh Kakhidze and joined a children’s music choir. She later graduated with honours from the musical academy of the Tbilisi State Conservatory, studying piano and vocals.
From theatre to Eurovision.
Musical theatre became an early part of her career, including a leading role in Romeo and Juliet in 2004–2006. In 2010, she represented Georgia at Eurovision in Oslo with “Shine” and finished ninth in the grand final.
Songs fans return to.
Her catalogue moves between pop and Georgian songs. The “When We Danced” video features dancer Joaquín Cortés; “Svanuri” brings her together with Ursa for a Georgian folk song. She also recorded “Dzveli Hangi” with Giorgi Kelaptrishvili and became a familiar television presence as a judge on The X Factor Georgia, Georgia’s Got Talent and Only Georgian.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2025Varskvlavebi da Basti BubuFeatured vocalist on two tracks
- 2019Dzveli HangiDuet vocalist with Giorgi Kelaptrishvili
- 2017SvanuriVocalist and version credit with Ursa
- 2016Mapatie (Sorry)Vocalist; music by Rusa Morchiladze, orchestration by Nikoloz Rachveli
- 2013When We DancedSinger; music video featuring Joaquín Cortés
- 2010ShineGeorgia’s Eurovision performer
Musical theatre
- 2004–2006Romeo and JulietLeading performer
Awards
Quotes
მე თუ სიმღერა დავიწყე და დღეს სიმღერა ვიცი, ეს მარიკუნას ოჯახის დამსახურებააSofia Nizharadze, Mere? podcast, excerpt published by PalitraVideo
In the excerpt published on January 17, 2026, she recalled her early encouragement. English translation: “If I started singing and know how to sing today, it is thanks to Marikuna’s family.”
Trivia
- Her musical training covered piano as well as singing.
- She performed “Sous le ciel de Paris” at the French Embassy before being invited onto TV5 by journalist Bernard Pivot.
- Her “Svanuri” video credits Ursa and Sofia jointly for its version of the Georgian folk song.
- Flamenco dancer Joaquín Cortés appears in her “When We Danced” music video.
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