Samanta Tīna (real name Samanta Poļakova, * March 31, 1989 in Tukums, Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic) is a Latvian singer. She will represent Latvia at the ESC 2021 in Rotterdam. In 2013, it was announced that Samanta Tīna at Dziesma, the new title of the Latvian preliminary for the ESC. In the final, she again took second place. In 2020, Tīna won the Latvian preliminary Supernova for ESC 2020, but the competition had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, Samanta Tīna was selected internally by Latvian broadcaster LTV for the ESC. #latvia #tina #samanta #2021 #eurovision

So far, all Latvian entries have been selected in a national preliminary competition. Three different formats have been used so far. Since 2015, Latvia has been using Supernova as a preliminary decision. The format was intended to promote young and innovative musicians. In fan circles, the so-called Rīgas Bebrs (Riga Beaver), who performs during commercial breaks, has cult status, but his performances can only be followed via online stream. #eurovision #song #contest #2021 #latvia #national #preselection

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