About Mika Newton
Oksana Stefanivna Hrytsai, known professionally as Mika Newton, is a singer from the city of Burshtyn, Ukraine. Born and raised in Ukraine, she is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Her stage name comes from Mika, a derivative of Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger's first name, and Newton is an abbreviation of the words "new tone". Continuing to compete in local and international talent competitions, she gained the attention of music industry professionals, and at the age of 16, she was signed with Kyiv-based record label Falyosa Family Factory. The final national selection of participants from Ukraine for Eurovision was broadcast on First National Television Channel.
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