Sofia's Vasil Levski Airport was a scene of unbridled joy and pride as fans celebrated the arrival of Eurovision 2026 winner, Dara Nikolaeve Jotova. The crowd, numbering in the hundreds, held up signs welcoming Dara and expressing their love for her.

The celebration extended beyond the airport, with videos posted on social media showing fans singing and dancing to the Eurovision hit "Bangaranga."

Upon reaching the press conference, Dara was greeted with thunderous applause and cheers, holding her trophy proudly and jumping with joy.

Meet Dara, Bulgaria's Eurovision Winner

Dara, born in Varna in 1998, rose to fame at 17 when she placed third in the Bulgarian "Iks Faktor" in 2015. This launched her career, leading to a record deal with Virginia Records and a debut single, "K'vo ne chu," which topped Bulgarian charts for weeks.

Despite having only two albums to her name, "Rodena takava" and "Adhdara," Dara has amassed over 80 million views. She is a prominent figure in the Balkan music scene and has been a vocal coach on "Glas Bugarske" since 2021, guiding two winners to the title in four seasons.