Aija Andrejeva Biography: Ethnicity, Parents, Songs, Net Worth, Theater, Height, Age

Aija Andrejeva is a prominent Latvian singer and musical theater actress best recognized for representing Latvia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo with her song “What For? (Only Mr. God Knows Why),” which placed 17th in the final.

She has released multiple albums blending pop, rock, and emotional ballads, with hits like “Laime Šī,” “Šamanis,” and duets such as “Pasaka” with Lauris Reiniks.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Aija Andrejeva
• Stage Name: Aija Andrejeva
• Born: 16, January 1986
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Ogre, Latvia
• Nationality: Latvian
• Occupation: Singer and Musical Theater Actress
• Height: 1.62m
• Parents: Alex and Inga Andrejeva
• Siblings: Anrijs Andrejevs and Laura Andrejeva
• Spouse: Jānis Aišpurs (m. 2021), Toms Bērziņš (m. 2013–2016)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Aija Andrejeva was born on January 16, 1986, in Ogre, Latvia, to Alex, a lead vocalist of the hard rock band Opus Pro, and Inga Andrejeva.

She grew up in Lielvārde with siblings Anrijs Andrejevs and Laura Andrejeva, immersed in music from childhood due to her father’s influence. At age five, she placed second in the children’s vocal contest Cālis ’91.

She began flute and piano lessons at age ten at Lielvārde Music School, later joining the local brass band Sirius, and competed in a young flautist event at age eleven.

She attended Edgars Kauliņš Lielvārde Secondary School. Her ethnicity is Latvian; religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Aija Andrejeva started performing early, gaining experience through children’s contests and music school. She entered Latvia’s Eurovision national final Eirodziesma multiple times from 2007 to 2009 without winning, but succeeded in 2010 with “What For?,” written by Jānis Lūsēns and Guntars Račs, earning her the chance to represent Latvia at Eurovision in Oslo, where the song reached the final.

This exposure boosted her profile nationally, leading to her debut album under the Aisha moniker and collaborations, including the popular duet “Pasaka” with Lauris Reiniks.

She released several albums, including Tu Un Es (2006), Mēs pārejam uz Tu (2018), Es iešu tālāk (2020), and Tagadne (2024), alongside live projects like Woodstock’s Renaissance (2022) with Very Cool People.

Her music evolved from pop-rock to more introspective and varied styles, with singles such as “Laime Šī,” “Šamanis,” and “Bāc” achieving strong streaming and radio play in Latvia.

She participated in later national selections like Supernova (e.g., “Blēņas” in 2018) and continued guest appearances, orchestral collaborations, and musical theater work.

Aija Andrejeva remains active in Latvian music with recent releases like Tagadne (2024) and singles such as “Viņa Ir Mana Terapija” (2023) and “Pērkons Pāries.”

Her contributions include chart success, live shows, and inspiring others through her resilience in competitions and emotional songwriting, solidifying her as a key voice in contemporary Latvian pop and rock.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @aija_andrejeva
• Facebook Handle: Aija Andrejeva

Personal Life

Aija Andrejeva married Toms Bērziņš in 2013; the couple divorced in 2016. She wed Jānis Aišpurs in 2021, and they remain married. She has no publicly known children.

Andrejeva maintains a relatively private personal life focused on her music career, family, and performances, occasionally sharing glimpses through social media.

Discography

• Tu Un Es (2006)
• “What For?” (2010)
• Mēs pārejam uz Tu (2018)
• Es iešu tālāk (2020)
• “Laime Šī” (2020)
• “Šamanis” (2021)
• Woodstock’s Renaissance (Live) (2022)
• Tagadne (2024)

Net Worth

Aija Andrejeva has an estimated net worth of $500,000. Her primary sources of income include album sales and streaming royalties, live concerts and tours in Latvia, Eurovision-related earnings and residuals, songwriting, and appearances in musical theater and media events.