Justyna Steczkowska Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Eurovision, Albums, Net Worth, Songs & Movies

Justyna Maria Steczkowska, is a Polish singer-songwriter, violinist, actress, and photographer renowned for her four-octave vocal range and versatile artistry blending pop, jazz, folk, and classical influences.

Known as the “shaman of the Polish music scene,” she first gained international recognition representing Poland at the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest with her song “Sama,” placing 18th.

She returned to Eurovision in 2025 with “Gaja,” a spiritually charged anthem inspired by Mother Earth, finishing 14th with 156 points, breaking the record for the longest gap (30 years) between Eurovision appearances.

Profile

• Full Name: Justyna Maria Steczkowska
• Stage Name: Justyna Steczkowska
• Born: 2 August, 1972
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Rzeszów, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, Poland
• Nationality: Polish
• Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Violinist, Actress, Photographer
• Height: 5′ 6″
• Parents: Danuta Steczkowska, Stanisław Steczkowski
• Siblings: Agata Steczkowska, Krystyna Steczkowska, Magdalena Steczkowska, Maria Steczkowska, Cecylia Steczkowska, Paweł Steczkowska, Jacek Steczkowska, Marcin Steczkowska.
• Spouse: Maciej Myszkowski (m. 2000–present)
• Children: Leon Myszkowski, Stanisław Myszkowski, Helena Myszkowski
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Justyna Steczkowska was born in Rzeszów, Poland, the fourth of nine children to Danuta, of Tatar descent, and Stanisław Steczkowska, a music teacher and conductor of Goral heritage.

Raised in a musically inclined family, she began singing at age three, performing “O Sole Mio” at a kindergarten event. At five, her family moved to Stalowa Wola, where she attended the Ignacy Jan Paderewski State Music School, mastering the violin.

In 1991, she graduated from the Music School Complex No. 1 in Rzeszów, focusing on violin. She briefly studied at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk but left to pursue singing, performing vocalises in rock and jazz bands. Her ethnicity is Polish with Tatar and Goral roots, and her religion is not publicly known.

Career

Justyna Steczkowska’s career began with a breakthrough in 1994, winning the TV talent show Szansa na sukces with a performance of Maanam’s “Boskie Buenos.” That year, she debuted with the single “Moja intymność” at the National Festival of Polish Song in Opole, earning the Karolinka award and praise from Irena Santor.

In 1995, she represented Poland at Eurovision with “Sama,” a folk-infused ballad, finishing 18th. Her debut album, Dziewczyna Szamana (1996), produced by Grzegorz Ciechowski, went platinum with over 200,000 copies sold, earning four Fryderyk Awards, including Best Female Artist and Album of the Year. Her 1997 album Naga achieved gold certification, featuring hits like “Za karę.”

Steczkowska’s discography spans diverse genres. Alkimja (2002), inspired by Ashkenazi Jewish culture, won a Fryderyk for Ethno-Folk Album, featuring songs in Hebrew, Aramaic, Ladino, and Yiddish. Femme Fatale (2004) covered songs by iconic women like Édith Piaf and Marilyn Monroe, while Daj mi chwilę (2007) and To mój czas (2009) embraced pop sensibilities. Her lullaby albums Puchowe kołysanki (2008) and Puchowe kołysanki 2 (2013) were dedicated to her children.

Collaborative works include Mezalianse (2011) with Maciej Maleńczuk and I na co mi to było? (2015) with Boban Marković, blending cabaret and Balkan rhythms. Her 2019 album Maria Magdalena. All Is One explored spiritual themes, and Steczkowska Demarczyk (2023) paid tribute to Ewa Demarczyk. Her 2024 album Witch Tarohoro included “Gaja,” which won Poland’s 2025 Eurovision national final with 39.32% of the televote.

Beyond music, Steczkowska starred in films like Billboard (1998) and Na koniec świata (1999), for which she composed the soundtrack. She was a runner-up on Dancing with the Stars (2007), co-hosted Dancing on Ice (2008), and coached on The Voice of Poland (seasons 2, 4–5, 12–14), mentoring two winners, Aleksandra Nizio and Marta Burdynowicz.

Since 2024, she has judged Your Face Sounds Familiar. Her 2025 Eurovision performance of “Gaja,” featuring violin, dance breaks, and aerial staging, drew praise for its theatricality but sparked controversy over alleged occult themes, which she dismissed as artistic expression. Steczkowska’s tours, including Krzysztof Krawczyk – How to Experience Everything Again and Film Music Concerts, have drawn thousands across Poland.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @justynasteczkowska
• Facebook Handle: Justyna Steczkowska

Personal Life

Justyna Steczkowska has been married to architect Maciej Myszkowski since 2000, and they have three children: Leon (born 2000), Stanisław (born 2005), and Helena (born 2013).

Discography

• Dziewczyna Szamana (1996)
• Naga (1997)
• Dzień i Noc (2000)
• Mów do mnie jeszcze (2001, with Paweł Deląg)
• Alkimja (2002)
• Femme Fatale (2004)
• Daj mi chwilę (2007)
• Puchowe kołysanki (2008)
• To mój czas (2009)
• Mezalianse (2011, with Maciej Maleńczuk)
• Ale szopka (2011, with Urszula Dudziak)
• XV (2012)
• Puchowe kołysanki 2 (2013)
• Anima (2014)
• I na co mi to było? (2015, with Boban Marković)
• Maria Magdalena. All Is One (2019)
• Szamanka (2022)
• Steczkowska Demarczyk (2023)
• Witch Tarohoro (2024)

Filmography

• Billboard (1998) – Supporting Role
• Na koniec świata (1999) – Supporting Role, Soundtrack Composer

Net Worth

Justyna Steczkowska has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD. Her wealth derives from 19 studio albums, with Dziewczyna Szamana and Naga achieving platinum and gold certifications, respectively, and over 3,000 concerts, including high-profile tours like Film Music Concerts.

Additional income comes from acting, TV appearances on The Voice of Poland and Your Face Sounds Familiar, and her clothing line Anima by Justyna Steczkowska.