Vanna (Singer) Biography: Siblings, Parents, Height, YouTube, Spouse, Nationality, Age, Net Worth

Vanna, whose Full name is Ivana Ranilović-Vrdoljak, is a proud Croatian pop singer and songwriter who has been a shining star in Croatia’s music scene for over three decades.

She first gained fame in the 1990s as the lead singer of the eurodance band Electro Team, with hits like “Tek je 12 sati” that became anthems in the former Yugoslavia.

Profile

• Full Name: Ivana Ranilović-Vrdoljak
• Stage Name: Vanna
• Born: September 1, 1970
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Koprivnica, Croatia
• Nationality: Croatian
• Occupation: Pop Singer, Songwriter
• Height: 165 cm
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ranilović
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Andrija Vrdoljak
• Children: Luka Vrdoljak, Jana Vrdoljak
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $100,000 to $300,000

Early Life & Education

Vanna was born on September 1, 1970, in Koprivnica, Croatia. Raised in a Croatian family, her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ranilović.

Vanna’s ethnicity is Croatian; she was likely raised in the Roman Catholic faith. No information is available about her siblings, but growing up in Koprivnica,

Details about Vanna’s formal education are limited, but she likely attended primary and secondary schools in Koprivnica.

In 1990, she moved to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital, to study, though specific details about her academic pursuits are not documented.

Career

Vanna’s music career began in 1990 when she performed at Zagrebfest, a prestigious music festival in Zagreb, marking her debut on a big stage.

That same year, she moved to Zagreb and sang backing vocals for the band BOA. In 1992, she joined the eurodance band Electro Team, where she became a co-author and songwriter, helping the group become instant stars in the former Yugoslavia.

Their 1993 hit “Tek je 12 sati” shifted to a eurodance sound and became a massive hit, loved across the region. Vanna’s powerful vocals and creative input made Electro Team a household name.

In 1997, she left Electro Team to start a solo career, releasing her debut album I to sam ja, which featured her takes on country, blues, and jazz standards.

In 2000, she came second at Dora, Croatia’s Eurovision selection contest, with a song by Bruno Kovačić and Ivana Plechinger.

She returned in 2001, winning Dora with “Strune ljubavi” by Tonči and Vjekoslava Huljić, and represented Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Copenhagen, performing in Croatian and English as “Strings of My Heart,” finishing 10th.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @vanna_official
• Facebook: Vanna (singer)
• YouTube channel: Vanna Official

Personal Life

Vanna, 54, lives in Croatia, likely in Zagreb, where she enjoys the country’s rich culture and music scene.

Standing at an estimated 165 cm tall, she has a warm stage presence, often seen in elegant outfits that reflect her pop-star style.

She is married to Andrija Vrdoljak, son of Croatian film director Antun Vrdoljak, and they have two children: Luka, born around 1997, and Jana, born in 2001.

Her family is a big part of her life, and she balanced motherhood with her music career, giving birth to Jana shortly after her Eurovision performance.

Net Worth

Vanna’s estimated net worth is between $100,000 and $300,000.

Her income comes from music sales, live performances, festival appearances, and songwriting for Electro Team and her solo work.

Discography

• I to sam ja (1997)
• Vanna u Lisinskom (live album, 2001)
• Hrabra kao prije (2003)
• “Tek je 12 sati” (with Electro Team, 1993)
• “Strune ljubavi”/“Strings of My Heart” (2001)
• “Više nisi moj” (2001)