Jelena Tomašević Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Albums, Eurovision, Songs

Jelena Tomašević-Bosiljčić, is a Serbian pop singer celebrated for her powerful vocal performances and mastery of folk and ethnic genres.

She gained international recognition representing Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song “Oro,” finishing sixth.

A child prodigy, she won the children’s music festival Šarenijada at age eight and later the Yugoslav Children’s Festival. Her career soared with the Abrašević Folklore Ensemble, earning her awards across Central and Eastern Europe.

With two studio albums, Panta Rei (2008) and Ime Moje (2015), and a third, Iskrena (2024), she has solidified her status as one of Serbia’s most acclaimed artists, earning the Golden Badge for cultural contributions from the Republic of Serbia.

Profile

• Full Name: Jelena Tomašević-Bosiljčić
• Stage Name: Jelena Tomašević
• Born: November 1, 1983
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Negotin, SFR Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Serbian
• Occupation: Singer, Actress
• Height: 5’7″
• Parents: Dragan Tomašević, Vesna Tomašević
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Ivan Bosiljčić (m. 2011–present)
• Children: Nina Bosiljčić
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Jelena Tomašević was born on November 1, 1983, in Negotin, SFR Yugoslavia, and raised in Kragujevac, Serbia.

Her parents, Dragan and Vesna Tomašević, supported her early musical talent, though details about siblings are not publicly available.

At age seven, she won the Šarenijada children’s music festival in Kragujevac, and at 11, she triumphed at the Yugoslav Children’s Festival in 1994.

Joining the Abrašević Folklore Ensemble, she toured Europe, winning vocal awards, including Best Soloist at the 1996 Serbian Folklore Festival.

She completed elementary school and the Mathematical Gymnasium in Kragujevac in 2002, later studying English at the University of Kragujevac and earning a Master’s degree in Culture and Media from the University of Belgrade in 2009. Her ethnicity is Serbian, and her religion is Orthodox Christian, though she keeps her faith private.

Career

Jelena Tomašević’s career began with her early successes in children’s festivals, followed by her role as a lead vocalist in the Abrašević Folklore Ensemble, where she won awards in the Czech Republic, Belarus, and Bulgaria.

In 2002, she emerged on the Serbian pop scene, winning the 3K Dur talent show on RTS3, a platform for young artists.

That year, she also placed second at the Zrenjanin Festival, earning the Best Novice award. In 2003, she competed at the Budva Festival and finished second at Belarus’s Slavjanski Bazar.

Her 2004 Beovizija entry, “Kad ne bude tvoje ljubavi,” marked her growing presence, followed by a win at Beovizija 2005 with “Jutro,” composed by Željko Joksimović, though she controversially missed the Serbia and Montenegro Eurovision final due to biased jury voting.

Her breakthrough came in 2007 when she wrote lyrics for Milena Vučić’s “Gotova stvar” and entered Beovizija 2008 with “Oro,” composed by Željko Joksimović.

Winning both jury and televoting, she represented Serbia at Eurovision 2008 in Belgrade, placing sixth with 160 points and earning the Best Interpretation award.

Her debut album, Panta Rei (2008), featured 15 tracks, mostly by Joksimović, including “Oro” and “Jutro,” becoming a regional bestseller.

In 2009, she recorded “Time to Pray,” a peace-themed trio with Boaz Mauda and Sirusho, with lyrics by Shimon Peres, premiered at Serbia’s Eurovision 2009 final. She also contributed “Gde da odem da te ne volim” to the 2010 Toše i prijatelji memorial collection for Toše Proeski.

After touring with Joksimović in 2010 and performing in Toronto in 2011 (a Chicago show was canceled due to visa issues), she released “Melanholija” in 2012 on Ja imam talenat, composed by Rafael Artesero.

Her second album, Ime Moje (2015), included singles like “Vertigo” (2013) and “Ime moje” (2015), blending pop and folk influences.

From 2014 to 2018, she judged Pinkove Zvezdice, mentoring young talent. In 2012, she starred in the musical Beli ždralovi, performed in Belgrade and Minsk in 2015 for Belarus’s Victory Day.

A highlight was her 2022 performance with Andrea Bocelli at Belgrade’s River Fest, singing “Vivo per lei,” “Canto della terra,” and the traditional “Gde si bilo jare moje.”

Her third album, Iskrena (2024), has been praised for its authenticity, though some fans on X lament her shift from epic folk to mainstream pop.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jelenatomasevic_official
• Facebook Handle: Jelena Tomasevic
• YouTube Channel: Jelena Tomasevic Official

Personal Life

Jelena Tomašević married Serbian actor Ivan Bosiljčić on August 28, 2011, in a ceremony in Kragujevac.

Their daughter, Nina, was born on January 24, 2012. The family resides in Belgrade, where Jelena balances her career with motherhood.

She maintains a private personal life, rarely sharing details beyond her professional achievements and occasional family moments on social media.

Discography

• Panta Rei (2008)
• Ime Moje (2015)
• Iskrena (2024)
• “Jutro” (2005)
• “Oro” (2008)
• “Time to Pray” (with Boaz Mauda and Sirusho, 2009)
• “Gde da odem da te ne volim” (2010)
• “Melanholija” (2012)
• “Vertigo” (2013)
• “Ime moje” (2015)

Net Worth

Jelena Tomašević has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from her music career, including album sales, digital streaming, and international performances in cities like Paris, Lisbon, and Toronto.

Her Eurovision 2008 appearance and regional tours with Željko Joksimović, combined with her judging role on Pinkove Zvezdice and acting in Beli ždralovi, contribute significantly.