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| birth_place = [[Sarajevo]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Yugoslavia]] |
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| instrument = Voice, flute, piano, guitar |
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| genre = Classical music, opera, pop, [[jazz]], [[dance-pop]], [[Club music|club]] |
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| occupation = Singer, television host, TV executive producer and show creator, personality, [[opera singer]], songwriter, [[best-selling author|author]], entrepreneur, record producer, radio host, model, actress, dancer |
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| genre = [[Classical Music]], [[Opera]], [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Jazz]], [[Dance-pop]], [[Club music|Club]] |
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| occupation = [[Singer]], [[Television host]] and [[personality]], [[Opera singer]], [[Songwriter]], [[Best-selling author]], [[Entrepreneur]], [[Philanthropist]], [[Record producer]], [[Radio host]], [[Model (person)|Model]], [[Actress]], [[Dancer]] |
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| years_active = 2002–present |
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| label = [[Big Best Company]], [[Chips Records|Chips]], [[Edel AG|Edel]], [[Phonag]] |
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'''Tinka Milinović Pichler''' ({{Lang-sh-Cyrl|Тинка Милиновић Пихлер}}; born 27 November 1973) is a Bosnian-American recording artist. |
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'''Tinka Milinović''' (born 27 November 1973) is a [[Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnia-Herzegovinian]] born American television star and personality, opera singer, recording artist, best-selling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, actress, and model who appeared on the covers of numerous magazines in Europe. Best known as an Entertainment expert, this international opera star and inspirational public figure from Sarajevo defied the odds, overcame adversity, and achieved her dreams. Her platform TheTinkaShow.com provides a commentary of Milinović's view on lifestyle, travel, fashion, beauty, love, and relationships. She is currently filming a docu-reality show with First Ladies of Africa that enhances public understanding of issues related to the empowerment of women worldwide. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Milinović was born in [[Sarajevo]], [[SFR Yugoslavia]] |
Milinović was born in [[Sarajevo]], [[SFR Yugoslavia]]. She was raised by her mother Janja, father Drago Ivan, and an older brother, Dren. In 1991 she moved to the United States on her own as a high school exchange student. |
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==Education and classical music== |
==Education and classical music== |
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In 1992 |
In 1992 Milinović entered [[Louisiana College]] to study Vocal Performance/Opera with Dr. Loryn E. Frey. She graduated with [[Cum Laude]] honors with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1996. |
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In 1998, Milinović received a [[Master of Music]] degree in Opera/Vocal Performance from the [[University of Louisiana at Lafayette]] where she held a graduate teaching assistant position in the School of Music |
In 1998, Milinović received a [[Master of Music]] degree in Opera/Vocal Performance from the [[University of Louisiana at Lafayette]] where she held a graduate teaching assistant position in the School of Music.<ref>[http://esckaz.com/2006/tinka.htm "Tinka Milinovic interview"]. esckaz.com. 2006</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=ESCKaz is banned by WikiProject Eurovision.|date=April 2022}} |
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Starting at age 18, Milinović represented herself before the U.S. immigration system and became a U.S. citizen |
Starting at age 18, Milinović represented herself before the U.S. immigration system and became a U.S. citizen. |
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Milinović performed |
Milinović performed in different operas both in the United States and Sarajevo, as well as musicals, recitals, and opera scenes. Additionally while a scholar in Louisiana, she further trained her voice with the [[Metropolitan Opera]] [[primadonna]] [[Martina Arroyo]] from New York. Apart from these stage roles, Milinović also held solo concerts and has collaborated with [[Acadiana Symphony Orchestra]] and [[Sarajevo Philharmonics]]. |
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==Music career== |
==Music career== |
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Milinović |
Milinović competed at the Bosnia-Herzegovina Eurovision Song Contest national final with the song "Sve što imaš ti" (2002).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQFLWgkmyWs "Tinka Milinović – Sve što imaš ti"]. YouTube. 3 January 2010.</ref> Milinović's profile increased and resulted in her receiving offers to host her own TV and radio shows, as well as a lead role in Emerich Kalman's "Die Czardas Fürstin" at Sarajevo Opera.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RWSKkfsKnI "TINKA Milinovic la Divina. Opera."]. YouTube. 20 March 2011.</ref> |
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Milinović further went on to [[Eurovision Song Contest 2002]] in [[Tallinn, Estonia]], as a backing vocalist and dancer to the Bosnia-Herzegovina representative that year.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ky7p02Lvkw "Eurovision 2002 Bosnia-Herzegovina – Maja Tatić – Na jastuku za dvoje"]. YouTube. 29 July 2010.</ref> |
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⚫ | After competing in |
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⚫ | After competing in Bosnia-Herzegovinian national selections for the [[Eurovision Song Contest]] with songs "I’m Never Gonna Fall" (2003),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6TRUyoJ2A0 "TINKA : 2003 EUROSONG : I'M NEVER GONNA FALL"]. YouTube. 21 March 2011.</ref> and "Sometimes I Wish I Were a Child Again" (2005), Milinović went on to represent Switzerland at [[Eurovision Song Contest 2006]] finals in [[Athens, Greece]] with the song "If We All Give A Little" as a member of the group [[Six4One]] gathered by [[Schweizer Fernsehen]]. They released an album with 17 songs in English for the foreign market entitled “If We All Give A Little” (2006 CHIPS RECORDS, EDEL, PHONAG). |
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Her solo pop album T.I.N.K.A was released soon afterwards and was nominated in all 6 categories for Bosnian Music Awards 2007: Pop Album, Pop Song, Pop Video, Pop Artist of the Year, The Best New Artist, and the Best Female Performance.<ref>[http://bhbeat.blogger.ba/arhiva/2007/03/08/765754 "Nominacije za Davorina 2007 – bh_beat"]. blogger.ba. 8 March 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.cyberbulevar.com/magazin/muzika/objavljene-nominacije-za-davorina/20070129/ "Objavljene nominacije za Davorina – Muzika – Magazin – CyberBulevar.com-Bosanskohercegovački internet portal"]. cyberbulevar.com. 29 January 2007</ref> |
Her solo pop album T.I.N.K.A was released soon afterwards and was nominated in all 6 categories for Bosnian Music Awards 2007: Pop Album, Pop Song, Pop Video, Pop Artist of the Year, The Best New Artist, and the Best Female Performance.<ref>[http://bhbeat.blogger.ba/arhiva/2007/03/08/765754 "Nominacije za Davorina 2007 – bh_beat"]. blogger.ba. 8 March 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.cyberbulevar.com/magazin/muzika/objavljene-nominacije-za-davorina/20070129/ "Objavljene nominacije za Davorina – Muzika – Magazin – CyberBulevar.com-Bosanskohercegovački internet portal"]. cyberbulevar.com. 29 January 2007</ref> |
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Tinka Milinović foray into the world of jazz performances is documented in series of concerts in Austria and Balkans.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfpAMpwbAtk Shake the Lake jazz festival in Austria] Youtube.</ref> |
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Her foray into Jazz music took her on tour throughout Europe and abroad. Milinović travelled to the Middle East where she hosted a number of television shows. |
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==Television== |
==Television== |
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Milinović's television career started overnight after TV producers saw her Eurovision 2002 performance and offered her to host ''TV Bingo Show'' on Federal Television (FTV) of Bosnia and Herzegovina.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYuqG0J-Mo8 "Tinka's last TV BINGO SHOW"]. YouTube. 12 September 2008.</ref> |
Milinović's television career started overnight after TV producers saw her Eurovision 2002 performance and offered her to host ''TV Bingo Show'', a live prime time evening show on Federal Television (FTV) of Bosnia and Herzegovina that soon became the highest rated television show in the country.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYuqG0J-Mo8 "Tinka's last TV BINGO SHOW"]. YouTube. 12 September 2008.</ref> Tinka Milinović became a household name and hosted TV show for 6 years. During this time, Milinović also hosted TV show ''Summer with FTV'' also airing live on FTV, and she was a television host for Knotika TV, Dubai, UAE. She created, produced and hosted ''The Tinka Show'' on Federalna televizija in 2019 and run successfully all throughout her late pregnancy. The TV show is an entertaining educational talk show that inspires and supports viewers to explore the world they live in, without fear, prejudice and stereotypes, through conversations with women of different ages, professions and interests.<ref>[https://www.klix.ba/magazin/film-tv/povratak-tinke-milinovic-na-male-ekrane-the-tinka-show-od-10-februara-na-ftv-u/190204074 Povratak Tinke Milinovic na male ekrane the tinka show od 10 februara na ftvu]</ref> |
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==Radio== |
==Radio== |
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For three years, Milinović hosted ''Tinka's Show – No Offense'' on the national radio station of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH Radio 1). The show ran on Tuesday evenings and was heard all over Europe and the Internet. It was particularly popular among women due to Tinka's broadening women's perspectives, surpassing the limits, and breaking the molds of society. |
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==Author== |
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Tinka Milinović released the book The Success Secret in collaboration with Jack Canfield. The book hit seven separate best-seller lists on the day of its release cementing her place among the best-selling authors. Milinović was also a contributing author for #1 Middle Eastern female fashion magazine U Magazine in Jordan and Beirut, Lebanon, and British HEIR Magazine. Her writings cover topics related to women empowerment, relationships, love, lifestyle, and travel. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Being voted one of the most sought-after bachelorettes in European high society circles, Milinović was rumoured to be the reason why French President Sarkozy is separating from his wife sparking a European tabloid frenzy.<ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article2936813.ece "Login"]. ''The Times''.</ref> |
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⚫ | Presently residing in West Hollywood, California, Milinović is working on |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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* T.I.N.K.A (2007 Big Best Company)<ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/tinka/id259562703 "iTunes Store"]. apple.com. |
* T.I.N.K.A (2007 Big Best Company)<ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/tinka/id259562703 "iTunes Store"]. apple.com.</ref> |
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* [[six4one]] "If We All Give a Little" (2006 Chips Records, Edel, [[Phonag Records]])<ref>http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/5886</ref><ref>[http://www.last.fm/music/Six4one/If+We+All+Give+A+Little+-+The+Album "If We All Give A Little – The Album"]. Last.fm.</ref> |
* [[six4one]] "If We All Give a Little" (2006 Chips Records, Edel, [[Phonag Records]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/5886|title = Eurovision Song Contest 2022 news by esctoday - Turin Italy}}</ref><ref>[http://www.last.fm/music/Six4one/If+We+All+Give+A+Little+-+The+Album "If We All Give A Little – The Album"]. Last.fm.</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{facebook|tinka}} |
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*[http://www.thetinkashow.com The Tinka Show] |
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*{{twitter|TinkaMilinovic}} |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070819185623/http://www.tinka.ba/ Tinka Official Bosnia-Herzegovina website] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070819185623/http://www.tinka.ba/ Tinka Official Bosnia-Herzegovina Website] |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziXANEJvoTk Music video "Ljubav za ljubav" (album T.I.N.K.A, 2006)] |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1HizoSTIPg Music video "Hit" (album T.I.N.K.A, 2006)] |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agfwGpYQB2Y Music video "Ja jos uvijek gledam" (album T.I.N.K.A, 2006)] |
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*[[Six4one|Tinka in Six4One]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:57, 23 November 2022
This article is an autobiography or has been extensively edited by the subject or by someone connected to the subject. (October 2021) |
Tinka Milinović | |
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Born | Sarajevo, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia | 27 November 1973
Genres | Classical music, opera, pop, jazz, dance-pop, club |
Occupation(s) | Singer, television host, TV executive producer and show creator, personality, opera singer, songwriter, author, entrepreneur, record producer, radio host, model, actress, dancer |
Instrument(s) | Voice, flute, piano, guitar |
Years active | 2002–present |
Labels | Big Best Company, Chips, Edel, Phonag |
Tinka Milinović Pichler (Serbo-Croatian Cyrillic: Тинка Милиновић Пихлер; born 27 November 1973) is a Bosnian-American recording artist.
Early life
[edit]Milinović was born in Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia. She was raised by her mother Janja, father Drago Ivan, and an older brother, Dren. In 1991 she moved to the United States on her own as a high school exchange student.
Education and classical music
[edit]In 1992 Milinović entered Louisiana College to study Vocal Performance/Opera with Dr. Loryn E. Frey. She graduated with Cum Laude honors with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1996.
In 1998, Milinović received a Master of Music degree in Opera/Vocal Performance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she held a graduate teaching assistant position in the School of Music.[1][better source needed]
Starting at age 18, Milinović represented herself before the U.S. immigration system and became a U.S. citizen.
Milinović performed in different operas both in the United States and Sarajevo, as well as musicals, recitals, and opera scenes. Additionally while a scholar in Louisiana, she further trained her voice with the Metropolitan Opera primadonna Martina Arroyo from New York. Apart from these stage roles, Milinović also held solo concerts and has collaborated with Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Sarajevo Philharmonics.
Music career
[edit]Milinović competed at the Bosnia-Herzegovina Eurovision Song Contest national final with the song "Sve što imaš ti" (2002).[2] Milinović's profile increased and resulted in her receiving offers to host her own TV and radio shows, as well as a lead role in Emerich Kalman's "Die Czardas Fürstin" at Sarajevo Opera.[3]
Milinović further went on to Eurovision Song Contest 2002 in Tallinn, Estonia, as a backing vocalist and dancer to the Bosnia-Herzegovina representative that year.[4]
After competing in Bosnia-Herzegovinian national selections for the Eurovision Song Contest with songs "I’m Never Gonna Fall" (2003),[5] and "Sometimes I Wish I Were a Child Again" (2005), Milinović went on to represent Switzerland at Eurovision Song Contest 2006 finals in Athens, Greece with the song "If We All Give A Little" as a member of the group Six4One gathered by Schweizer Fernsehen. They released an album with 17 songs in English for the foreign market entitled “If We All Give A Little” (2006 CHIPS RECORDS, EDEL, PHONAG).
Her solo pop album T.I.N.K.A was released soon afterwards and was nominated in all 6 categories for Bosnian Music Awards 2007: Pop Album, Pop Song, Pop Video, Pop Artist of the Year, The Best New Artist, and the Best Female Performance.[6][7]
Tinka Milinović foray into the world of jazz performances is documented in series of concerts in Austria and Balkans.[8]
Television
[edit]Milinović's television career started overnight after TV producers saw her Eurovision 2002 performance and offered her to host TV Bingo Show, a live prime time evening show on Federal Television (FTV) of Bosnia and Herzegovina that soon became the highest rated television show in the country.[9] Tinka Milinović became a household name and hosted TV show for 6 years. During this time, Milinović also hosted TV show Summer with FTV also airing live on FTV, and she was a television host for Knotika TV, Dubai, UAE. She created, produced and hosted The Tinka Show on Federalna televizija in 2019 and run successfully all throughout her late pregnancy. The TV show is an entertaining educational talk show that inspires and supports viewers to explore the world they live in, without fear, prejudice and stereotypes, through conversations with women of different ages, professions and interests.[10]
Radio
[edit]For three years, Milinović hosted Tinka's Show – No Offense on the national radio station of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH Radio 1). The show ran on Tuesday evenings and was heard all over Europe and the Internet. It was particularly popular among women due to Tinka's broadening women's perspectives, surpassing the limits, and breaking the molds of society.
Author
[edit]Tinka Milinović released the book The Success Secret in collaboration with Jack Canfield. The book hit seven separate best-seller lists on the day of its release cementing her place among the best-selling authors. Milinović was also a contributing author for #1 Middle Eastern female fashion magazine U Magazine in Jordan and Beirut, Lebanon, and British HEIR Magazine. Her writings cover topics related to women empowerment, relationships, love, lifestyle, and travel.
Personal life
[edit]Presently residing in West Hollywood, California, Milinović is working on The Tinka Show targeting the US audience and international television markets. She is developing a docu-reality show based on her life story in Louisiana.
Discography
[edit]- T.I.N.K.A (2007 Big Best Company)[11]
- six4one "If We All Give a Little" (2006 Chips Records, Edel, Phonag Records)[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tinka Milinovic interview". esckaz.com. 2006
- ^ "Tinka Milinović – Sve što imaš ti". YouTube. 3 January 2010.
- ^ "TINKA Milinovic la Divina. Opera.". YouTube. 20 March 2011.
- ^ "Eurovision 2002 Bosnia-Herzegovina – Maja Tatić – Na jastuku za dvoje". YouTube. 29 July 2010.
- ^ "TINKA : 2003 EUROSONG : I'M NEVER GONNA FALL". YouTube. 21 March 2011.
- ^ "Nominacije za Davorina 2007 – bh_beat". blogger.ba. 8 March 2007
- ^ "Objavljene nominacije za Davorina – Muzika – Magazin – CyberBulevar.com-Bosanskohercegovački internet portal". cyberbulevar.com. 29 January 2007
- ^ Shake the Lake jazz festival in Austria Youtube.
- ^ "Tinka's last TV BINGO SHOW". YouTube. 12 September 2008.
- ^ Povratak Tinke Milinovic na male ekrane the tinka show od 10 februara na ftvu
- ^ "iTunes Store". apple.com.
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest 2022 news by esctoday - Turin Italy".
- ^ "If We All Give A Little – The Album". Last.fm.