Who is Senhit? Meet San Marino’s Eurovision 2026 entry

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Okay, so Senhit is back representing San Marino at Eurovision, and honestly, she’s fantastic! The country’s been trying for years to get that elusive win, and I’m really hoping she can be the one to finally bring it home for them. She’s a seasoned performer and definitely one to watch!

San Marino has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 15 times without ever achieving a winning result. After competing for three years already, could Senhit be the artist to finally bring them success?

The competition starts tonight, May 12th, and Senhit will perform 15th.

But just who is Senhit? Read on to find out more about San Marino’s Eurovision 2026 entry.

Who is San Marino’s Eurovision 2026 entry Senhit?

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Senhit is an experienced Eurovision performer, having previously represented San Marino in 2011, 2020, and 2021.

She started her career performing in musical theatre productions like Fame, The Lion King, and Hair, touring throughout Europe.

After gaining recognition at Eurovision in 2011, Senhit released the album Dangerous, which includes collaborations with popular artists like Steve Aoki, Benny Benassi, and Flo Rida.

How old is Senhit?

Senhit is 46 years old.

What nationality is Senhit?

Senhit is Italian, having been born and raised in Bologna to Eritrean parents.

What has Senhit said about representing San Marino at Eurovision 2026?

As a huge Eurovision fan, I was so thrilled to see Senhit chosen to represent San Marino again! She immediately took to social media to express how grateful she is for all the support from her fans, which was really lovely to see.

In a video, she expressed her gratitude to everyone for their love and support, and for creating such a wonderful community around her, adding that she was ready to move forward.

What is San Marino’s Eurovision 2026 song called?

Senhit will perform the song “Superstar” for San Marino, and it includes vocals from Boy George, though he isn’t officially credited.

You can full the performance below.

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Will Boy George perform with Senhit at Eurovision 2026?

Boy George is anticipated to perform with Senhit during her rendition of “Superstar.”

Senhit told Eurovision Fun that Boy George would definitely be joining her on stage during the competition.

She mentioned having spoken with Boy George and plans to meet with him next week – after his American tour – to begin discussing the show’s staging and other production details.

He was thrilled about the chance to perform in Vienna and immediately agreed to participate, promising to share the stage. You can definitely expect to see him there.

Where did San Marino come in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest?

Gabry Ponte represented San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest last year, earning 27 points and finishing in 26th place – ultimately landing in last place overall.

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The Eurovision Song Contest has received a lot of criticism for letting Israel participate this year, given the current war happening in Gaza.

Several countries are choosing not to participate in the contest this year because the European Broadcasting Union decided against banning Israel from competing.

I was following the European Broadcasting Union’s meeting last December, and they took a really important step towards fair play in the Eurovision Song Contest. They voted to implement rules designed to prevent governments or outside groups from unfairly boosting certain songs and swaying the public vote – basically, leveling the playing field. However, they didn’t actually put Israel’s continued participation up for a vote at all, which I found a bit surprising.

The European Broadcasting Union announced that most of its members decided another vote on whether to participate wasn’t necessary. They confirmed that the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will go ahead as scheduled, with extra security measures added.

After that announcement, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland all stated they would not be competing in Eurovision this year.

Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, has decided not to participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, stating that it doesn’t feel right to do so considering the tragic loss of life and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which continues to endanger civilians.

The BBC, the UK broadcaster of the competition, stated it backs the EBU’s decision. According to a BBC statement, this is about upholding the competition’s rules and ensuring everyone feels welcome.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.

You can find a complete list of Eurovision winners, as well as see how many times the United Kingdom has been victorious in the competition.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.

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2026-05-12 09:18