Nuša Derenda Bio: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Children, Albums

Nuša Derenda is a Slovenian pop singer with one of the most powerful and recognizable voices in the country’s music history.

She rose to international prominence in 2001 when she represented Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen with the upbeat anthem “Energy” (in Slovenian “Ne, ni res” / “Vse za zmago”), finishing in a historic 7th place – still one of Slovenia’s top three Eurovision results.

With a career spanning over 30 years, more than a dozen studio albums, countless sold-out concerts, and hits like “Čez dvajset let,” “Ni mi žal,” “Noro se ujameva,” and “Za stare čase,” she remains a perennial favorite on Slovenian radio, television, and festival stages.

Profile

• Full Name: Anuška Žnideršič – Derenda
• Stage Name: Nuša Derenda
• Born: March 30, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: Brežice, Slovenia
• Nationality: Slovenian
• Occupation: Singer
• Height: 1.54 m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Frenk Derenda (m. 1995)
• Children: Matevž Derenda, Gašper Derenda
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $700,000

Early Life and Education

Anuška Žnideršič was born on March 30, 1969 in Brežice, to parents whose names are unknown.

She might have had siblings but details about them are unknown.

She showed exceptional vocal talent from childhood, winning her first major competition at age 11.

She studied at the Secondary Music School in Maribor and later took private vocal lessons, developing the trademark belting technique that would become her signature.

She is of Slovenian ethnicity, though her religion is unknown.

Career

Nuša’s breakthrough came in the mid-1990s with festival victories at Slovenska popevka and Melodije morja in sonca.

Her Eurovision success in 2001 catapulted her to national stardom, and she has never left the top of the Slovenian charts ever since.

Key albums include: Vzemi me veter (1999), Na štiri oči (2001), Na dlani (2004), Prestiž (2010), Skupaj (duet album with Frenk, 2015), and 25 (anniversary album, 2020).

Her repertoire blends pure pop, dance beats, and heartfelt ballads, all delivered with her trademark vocal power and warmth.

She has consistently topped Slovenian radio charts, sold out concert halls, and become a fixture at major national events such as New Year’s celebrations in Ljubljana, Pivo in cvetje in Laško, and festivals across Croatia and Austria.

Even after 30 years in the industry, Nuša remains remarkably active: she celebrated her quarter-century career with the anniversary album 25 (2020), regularly tours with 60–80 concerts per year, and serves as a beloved mentor on talent shows like Slovenija ima talent and Znan obraz ima svoj glas.

Every summer she returns to her hometown of Brežice to give a free open-air concert for thousands of loyal fans, a tradition that speaks volumes about her grounded nature and unbreakable bond with her audience.

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: Nuša Derenda

Personal Life

Nuša has been married since 1995 to musician, composer, and producer Frenk Derenda, her creative partner on almost every project.

They have two sons, Matevž (1998) and Gašper (2004), both of whom have occasionally joined her on stage.

The family lives in Brežice, where Nuša is deeply involved in local cultural life.

Discography

• Vzemi me veter (1999)
• Na štiri oči (2001)
• Na dlani (2004)
• Prestiž (2010)
• Skupaj (with Frenk Derenda, 2015)
• 25 (2020)

Net Worth

Nuša Derenda has an estimated net worth of $700,000, earned through decades of album sales, constant concert touring (often 60–80 shows per year), television appearances, and royalties from her extensive catalogue.