Doris Dragović Biography: Songs, YouTube, Husband, Age, Height, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Children

Dorotea “Doris” Dragović is a Croatian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 1980s, first as a member of the pop band More, before launching a highly successful solo career in 1986.

She gained international recognition representing Yugoslavia at the 1986 Eurovision Song Contest with “Željo moja”, and later representing Croatia at Eurovision 1999 with “Marija Magdalena”, where she placed fourth—one of Croatia’s highest finishes to date.

Profile

• Full name: Dorotea Dragović
• Nickname: Doris
• Date of birth: 16 April 1961
• Age: 64 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Split, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia (now Croatia)
• Nationality: Croatian
• Profession: Singer, songwriter
• Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
• Weight: 58 kg (approx.)
• Eye color: Hazel
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: Father – Jakov “Braco” Dragović; Mother – Alice Dragović
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Mario Budimir (married 1990)
• Children: Borna Budimir (son)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Ethnicity: Croatian
• Net worth: USD $4–5 million

Early Life and Education

Doris Dragović was born on 16 April 1961 in Split, Croatia (then Yugoslavia). She was raised in a musical family—her uncle Edi Radosavljević was one of the founders of the Split Festival, one of the most important music festivals in Croatia. This early exposure to performance and melody profoundly influenced her career path.

Although her formal education details are not widely published, Doris attended local schools in Split and showed an early talent for singing, performing in school events and youth festivals. By the early 1980s, she joined the band More, marking the start of her professional journey.

Personal Life

In 1990, Doris married Mario Budimir, a professional water polo player and former member of the Croatian national team. That same year, the couple welcomed their son, Borna Budimir.

Despite her fame, Doris has remained deeply private about her personal life. She resides in Split, maintaining strong ties to her hometown and its cultural identity.

Career

Doris Dragović began her career as a vocalist for the band More, releasing several early songs that gained local attention. Her solo breakthrough came in 1986 with the album Željo moja and her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, representing Yugoslavia. Her performance was praised for its emotional intensity, and the song became a regional hit.

In 1999, she represented Croatia at Eurovision in Jerusalem with the song “Marija Magdalena”, written by Tonči Huljić and produced by Tonči & Vjekoslava Huljić. Her theatrical performance and signature white outfit became iconic, and her fourth-place finish remains one of Croatia’s best Eurovision results.

Over the decades, Doris has released 13 studio albums, numerous compilations, and performed extensively across Europe, Australia, and North America, earning widespread acclaim for her live shows. Her voice—often described as a blend of Mediterranean warmth and dramatic strength—has become a hallmark of Croatian pop.

Awards and Nominations

• Porin Award (2000) – for Best Female Vocal Performance (Marija Magdalena)
• Split Festival Grand Prix (multiple years: 1987, 1995, 2000)
• Večernjak Music Award (2001) – Lifetime Achievement in Croatian Pop Music
• Hit of the Year Award (HRT Radio Festival, 1999) – Marija Magdalena
• Cesarica Lifetime Award Nominee (2023) – for enduring contribution to Croatian music

Net Worth

Doris Dragović’s net worth is estimated between USD $4 million and $5 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @doris.dragovic
• YouTube: Doris Dragović

Discography

• Tigrica (1985)
• Željo moja (1986)
• Tužna je noć (1987)
• Tvoja u duši (1987)
• Pjevaj srce moje (1988)
• Budi se dan (1989)
• Dajem ti srce (1992)
• Ispuni mi zadnju želju (1993)
• Baklje Ivanjske (1995)
• Živim po svom (1997)
• Krajem vijeka (1999)
• Lice (2000)
• Malo mi za sriću triba (2002)
• Ja vjerujem (2009)
• Najveći hitovi (1990)
• 20 godina s ljubavlju (2001)
• The Platinum Collection (2007)
• Najljepše ljubavne pjesme (2010)