Bulgaria’s representative Darina Nikolajeva Jotova, known professionally as Dara, secured a convincing victory at Eurovision 2026. The excitement following her triumph has not subsided. Her powerful vocals, stage presence, and strong energy captivated audiences across Europe, and now Serbian singer Ceca Ražnatović has joined the celebration.

Since Dara was announced as the winner, social media has been flooded with messages of support and congratulations from fans, colleagues, and public figures across the Balkans. Among the first to congratulate her was Ceca Ražnatović.

Ceca Among the First to Congratulate Bulgaria's Winner

Ceca shared the moment of declaring the winner on her Instagram profile and sent her congratulations on this huge success. "Bravooo," Ceca wrote enthusiastically, using heart and applause emojis. Dara performed Ceca's hit "Kukavica."

The winner of this year's Eurovision was considered one of the strongest contenders throughout the season. However, even after the final, Dara did not hide her true emotions. Clearly moved and extremely happy about her triumph, she admitted how she really felt:

She stated that she was "extremely nervous on the final night, but believed in her victory."

Reaching Out to Serbians

In her victory speech, Dara reached out to the Serbian public, speaking in Serbian to express her gratitude and excitement.