Mandaryna | |
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Born | Marta Mandrykiewicz 12 March 1978 Łódź, Poland |
Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer, choreographer, actress |
Spouse | Michał Wiśniewski (2002-2006 divorced) |
Children | 2 (1 daughter, 1 son) |
Musical career | |
Also known as | Mandaryna |
Genres | Pop, dance |
Years active | 2003–2013, 2018–present |
Labels | Universal Music Poland, Magic Records, Fonografika |
Marta Katarzyna Wiktoria Wiśniewska (born Marta Mandrykiewicz on 12 March 1978 in Łódź, Poland), professionally known as Mandaryna, is a Polish singer, dancer and actress. She rose to fame as the dancer of Polish pop group Ich Troje, and the partner of its leader, Michał Wiśniewski. She embarked on a singing career in 2004, covering Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again", which became a hit in Poland. Her first two albums, Mandaryna.com and Mandarynkowy sen, released in 2004 and 2005, respectively, were met with commercial success. In 2005, Mandaryna sparked a major controversy during her performance at Sopot Festival, which exposed her alleged lack of vocal talent. Nonetheless, the performed song "Ev'ry Night" became a massive hit and remains arguably her best-known song to date.