Sarah Bonnici

Early Life

Sarah Bonnici was born in Xaghra, Gozo, Malta, in 1998. She is the daughter of Marcel Bonnici, the CEO of Mercury Tower and Ħamrun Spartans. Demonstrating academic prowess, she earned a master's degree in accounting and finance, showcasing her versatility beyond music.

Career

Bonnici's musical journey began early, as she was mentored by the renowned Maltese singer Miriam Christine. In 2009, she made her debut in the Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest with "The Mambo Song," finishing in third place. The following year, she achieved significant recognition by winning the 4th edition of the L-Għanja Tal-Maltin Song Festival, where she placed first in her age group and received the Best Voice award. Her participation in the Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest continued in 2010, where she placed 7th with "Kitty Kitty Cat," which led to her joining Malta's representative Nicole Azzopardi as a dancer at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

Throughout her teenage years, Bonnici expanded her horizons by competing in various international song competitions, including the Trixie Festival in Bulgaria and the Carpathians Star Festival in Romania, where she excelled. Notably, she won the "New Talent" section of the Festival Kanzunetta Indipendenza in 2012 and the main category in 2018. Her participation in the first edition of X Factor Malta further solidified her presence in the music scene.

In 2022, she participated in the Malta Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Heaven," finishing 12th. Most recently, she represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with her song "Loop," marking a significant milestone in her career.