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She 'Touched the Jury to the Bone' and Secured Her Second Win of the Season! 'You Have a Gift from God, It's Something Otherworldly'

From Večernji List · (16m ago) Croatian Positive tone

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Iva Ajduković won the ninth episode of "Tvoje lice zvuči poznato" for her second victory this season.
  • She performed Barbara Pravi's song "Voilà," dedicating her win to her daughter and donating the prize money to the "Vukovarski leptirići" association.
  • Judges praised her emotional and powerful performance, calling it "otherworldly" and "touching to the bone."

The latest episode of "Tvoje lice zvuči poznato" (Your Face Sounds Familiar) delivered a powerful emotional punch, culminating in Iva Ajduković securing her second win of the season. Her transformation into French singer Barbara Pravi and her rendition of the chanson "Voilà" captivated both the audience and the judging panel, leaving a profound impact.

Druga pobjeda je iza mene, osjećam se prekrasno.

— Iva AjdukovićAjduković expressing her feelings after winning the competition for the second time.

Ajduković's performance was more than just a vocal display; it was a deeply felt interpretation that resonated with raw emotion. She poured her heart into the song, embodying Pravi's vulnerability and strength. This emotional honesty was palpable, moving the judges to tears and earning widespread acclaim for its authenticity and artistic merit.

Iva, mene je ovo toliko raznijelo. Ti imaš dar od Boga, to je nešto vanserijsko.

— Martina Stjepanović MeterA judge's emotional reaction to Ajduković's performance.

Beyond the performance itself, Ajduković's generosity shone through. She dedicated her victory to her daughter, Lucija, and chose to donate her prize winnings to the "Vukovarski leptirići" association in Vukovar. This organization supports parents and children with developmental disabilities, adding a layer of altruism to her already triumphant evening.

Potraga za tom emocijom i istinom u glazbi je nešto najvrijednije što nam je ova francuska šansona pokazala, a ti si nam danas to prikazala na jedan čaroban način i hvala ti na svemu.

— Goran NavojecA judge praising Ajduković's ability to convey emotion and truth in her performance.

The judges were unanimous in their praise. Martina Stjepanović Meter described the performance as "otherworldly" and "touching to the bone," while Goran Navojec lauded Ajduković's ability to convey emotion and truth through music. Mario Roth hailed it as one of the best transformations in the show's history, emphasizing how she conveyed the song's beauty and emotion even without understanding the lyrics. Enis Bešlagić summarized the panel's collective admiration, simply stating, "Bravo, Iva!"

Ja sa sigurnošću mogu reći da je ovo jedna od najboljih transformacija ikada otkad postoji ovaj show.

— Mario RothA judge declaring Ajduković's performance one of the best in the show's history.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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