Preslava

Preslava Koleva Ivanova (born Petya Koleva Ivanova, on 26 June 1984), better known mononymously as Preslava, is a Bulgarian singer. She is considered one of the key names in Bulgarian contemporary music, and has won more than 60 awards since her debut in 2004. As of 2025, she has won the Bulgarian Singer of the Year award 13 times since the start of her music career in 2005.

Life and career Early life (1984–2003) Petya Koleva Ivanova was born on June 26, 1984, in Dobrich, Bulgaria. Her mother, Yanka Toncheva was a seamstress. Her father, Kolyo Tonchev, was a worldwide race car driver. Ivanova has an older sister named Ivelina who is a folk singer. She sang her first song when she was 7 years old. Despite her parents disapproval, she started singing in nightclubs aged 15. She completed her musical education with the specialty 'folk singing' with Gadulka speciality.

Career beings and Preslava (2004) During the winter of 2004 a prominent singer from the music company Payner, Milko Kalaidjiev asked her to perform with his group for a few events. Impressed by her excessive talent, he helped her to become a part of the company.

Discography

Studio albums Preslava (2004) Dyavolsko zhelanie (2005) Intriga (2006) Ne sam angel (2007) Pazi se ot priyatelki (2009) Kak ti stoi (2011) Da gori v lyubov (2019) Ulitsata (2024)

Compilation albums Mega Mix (2006) The Best of Preslava (2009) Hit Collection MP3 (2009) Zlatnite hitove na Payner 16 (2013) Hitovete na Preslava (2014)

Video albums Video Selection (2005) Best Video Selection 2 (2008)

Music videos

Tours Planeta Prima 2005 (2005) Planeta Prima 2006 (2006) Planeta Derby 2007 (2007) Planeta Derby Plus 2008 (2008) Planeta Derby 2009 (2009) Planeta Derby 2010 (2010) Preslava USA Tour (2012) Planeta Summer 2014 (2014)