Jelena Rozga Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Songs, Awards

Jelena Rozga is a Croatian singer known for her work in pop, folk, and electro-pop genres. She began her career as a ballet dancer in her childhood.

Rozga gained widespread fame in 1996 when she became the lead singer of the popular Croatian pop band Magazin.

She was with the band until 2006 when they released five studio albums. Throughout her tenure, Magazin produced numerous successful singles, both commercially and critically, including hits like “Ginem,” “Minut’ srca tvog,” and “Minus i plus.”

Profile

• Full Name: Jelena Rozga
• Stage Name: Jelena Rozga
• Born: August 23, 1977
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Split, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Croatian
• Occupation: Croatian pop, folk, and electro-pop singer
• Height: 1.70 m
• Parents: Marija Rozga ,Ante Rozga
• Siblings: Julia Rozga
• Partner: Stjepan Hauser ( 2016 to 2017)
• Boyfriend: Ivan Pazanin
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: $600,000 and $1 million

Early Life And Education

Jelena Rozga was born on August 23, 1977, in Split, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia. She is the daughter of Marija Rozga, a tailor at Jugoplastika, and Antonio Rozga.

Jelena grew up in Split, a city in the Dalmatia region of Croatia, and has an older sister named Julia. During her high school years, she attended II Gymnasium in Split.

Rozga was interested in ballet from a young age, training extensively and participating in various competitions.

Jelena is of Croatian ethnicity and practices Roman Catholicism.

Career

Jelena Rozga began her career as a ballet dancer in her childhood before rising to fame in 1996 as the lead singer of the Croatian pop band Magazin.

At 18, her mother, noticing the departure of Magazin’s previous lead singer, Danijela Martinović, reached out to the band’s leader, Tonči Huljić, expressing Jelena’s interest in auditioning.

She successfully joined the group, recording her first song, “Suze Biserne,” and performed it at the 1996 Melodije hrvatskog Jadrana festival.

She remained with Magazin until 2006, releasing five albums and iconic songs like “Ginem” and “Minut’ srca tvog.”

In 2006, Rozga launched her solo career with the album Oprosti Mala, which became a commercial and critical success.

The album produced hits such as “Gospe moja” and “Ne zovi me Marija,” solidifying her position as a solo artist.

Her follow-up album, Bižuterija (2011), continued her success with singles like “Rodit ću ti ‘ćer i sina” and “Ona ili ja.”

The album’s success was marked by Rozga’s first major headlining tour, where she made history as the first Croatian female artist to sell out Spaladium Arena.

Rozga’s third studio album, Moderna žena (2016), was another commercial triumph, topping the Croatian Albums Chart and earning gold certification.

It featured hit songs such as “Nirvana,” “Kraljica,” and “Tsunami,” becoming the best-selling album of the year in Croatia.

In 2022, she released her first acoustic compilation album, Minut Srca Mog, and embarked on a regional tour to promote it.

Beyond music, Rozga briefly explored acting and voiceover work, becoming one of Croatia’s most celebrated artists.

She has received numerous awards, including the Grand Prix at the Split Festival, and has enjoyed success in neighboring countries like Serbia, Montenegro, and Slovenia.

Her music, which started with Mediterranean influences, evolved into a mix of pop, folk, and turbo-folk styles, contributing to the “Croatian neofolk” genre.

Rozga has also advocated for social issues, supporting women’s rights, gender equality, and the LGBTQ community.

In 2017, she publicly backed abortion rights during a contentious debate in Croatia. In 2013, she participated in a charitable concert by Goran Bregović, which raised funds for musical education for the Roma minority.

Awards and Nominations

Jelena Rozga has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career.

Porin Award:

• Won Hit of the Year for “Bižuterija” in 2011.
• Nominated for Hit of the Year for “Nirvana” in 2014.
• Nominated for Best Popular Music Album for “Dalmatinka” in 2012.

Grand Prix – Split Music Festival:

• Won Most Played Song After a Year for “Gospe moja” in 2008.
• Won Most Played Song After a Year for “Daj šta daš” in 2009.
• Won Most Played Song After a Year for “Rodit ću ti ‘ćer i sina” in 2010.
• Won Most Played Song After a Year for “Razmažena” in 2012.
• Won Zlatno jedro – audience vote for “Razmažena” in 2011.
• Won Srebrni galeb – audience vote for “Solo igračica” in 2012.

Music Awards Ceremony:

• Won Pop Song by a Female Performer for “Uzmem koliko mi daš” in 2019.
• Nominated for Pop Song by a Female Performer for “Moje proljeće” in 2020.
• Won Best Collaboration for “Ti i Ja” in 2023.
• Nominated for Best Collaboration for “Zar je ljubav spala na to” in 2023.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @rozgajelenaofficial
• Facebook handle: Jelena Rozga
• Twitter handle: @jelenarozga

Personal Life

Jelena Rozga was engaged to cellist Stjepan Hauser from 2016 to 2017 after dating for a year, starting in 2015.

She is reportedly in a relationship with a chef named Ivan Pazanin, who is seven years old and her junior.

Rozga has kept details about her new partner private, although she has shared her views on love and relationships.

Discography

• Nebo boje moje ljubavi (1996)
• Da si ti ja (1998)
• Minus i plus (2000)
• S druge strane Mjeseca (2002)
• Paaa..? (2004)
• Oprosti mala (2006)
• Bižuterija (2011)
• Moderna žena (2016)
• Best of Jelena Rozga (2011)
• Jelena Rozga (2017)
• Minut srca mog (2022)

Net Worth

Jelena Rozga, a renowned Croatian pop singer, has an estimated net worth of between $600,000 and $1 million as of 2024.

She first gained fame as the lead singer of the band Magazin and later launched a successful solo career in 2006.

Her financial success is primarily attributed to music sales, performances, and her enduring popularity in the Croatian music industry.