San Marino launches a new docuseries hosted by Eurovision 2026 representative Senhit, following preparations for Vienna, featuring past contest stars, personal stories, and performances from across Europe.
As Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, approaches in about a month and a half, preparations are reaching their peak. Ahead of the competition, it has been announced that San Marino has decided to invest in promoting the event by launching a new musical television project with a strong European identity. The program, titled “Pop Road to Eurovision” will be broadcast on the San Marinese national broadcaster, RTV. This marks the first international musical documentary series of its kind, featuring prominent European artists and beloved Eurovision stars from the past.
Cultural Exploration Through Music and Heritage
The series is an integral part of the buildup to Eurovision, consisting of eight episodes filmed in various countries across Europe. Each episode will present personal stories, musical performances, and diverse cultural elements, emphasizing how music connects people and cultures worldwide. The first four episodes are scheduled to air between April 28th and May 1st. A few days later, from May 5th to May 8th, the remaining four episodes will be broadcast, coinciding with the arrival of the 35 delegations and the start of rehearsals in Vienna.
The show will be hosted by none other than Senhit, who is set to represent San Marino at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Superstar“. It is worth noting, however, that the series was filmed before her victory in the country’s national selection. In the series, the singer travels through various European cities alongside beloved Eurovision artists and fans in an entertaining format that offers cultural exploration and a fresh, engaging perspective on Europe’s favorite competition. Additionally, it has been confirmed that the band Megara, which represented San Marino at Eurovision 2024, will also join Senhit and participate in the series, alongside other fan-favorite stars to be announced later.
Senhit – Who Are You?
Senhit Zadik Zadik is a 46-year-old Italian singer born in Bologna to Eritrean parents.
At the beginning of her career, she performed in numerous musicals such as “Fame”, “The Lion King”, and “Hair” in Switzerland and Germany. In 2002, she returned to Italy, seeking recognition in the Italian music industry. She released her debut album in 2006, followed by another in 2007. In 2009, she released her third album in English.
Senhit was chosen to represent San Marino, a small enclave within Italy, at Eurovision 2011 with the song “Stand By“, which placed 16th in the semi-final. Following Eurovision, she released several English-language singles and became a regular guest on an Italian television show.
In 2014, she changed the spelling of her stage name from Senit to Senhit to mark a fresh new chapter in her life. In 2020, she was selected once again to represent San Marino with the song “Freaky!“, but her participation was cancelled due to the Covis-19 pandemic. A year later, in 2021, she returned to the Eurovision stage alongside American rapper Flo Rida, finishing 22nd in the final with 50 points.
San Marino at Eurovision 2026
“Superstar” is the title of the song that will be performed by Senhit and Boy George, who will represent San Marino at the Eurovision 2026 competition, set to take place in Vienna, Austria on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. San Marino will compete in the second half of the first semi-final on May 12th.
This marks the third time Senhit will compete in Eurovision, following her previous representations for San Marino in 2011 and 2021. In 2020, she was also selected to perform for San Marino, but her participation was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Currently, San Marino is ranked 26th in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision 2026: This will be San Marino’s 16th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. San Marino joined the competition in 2008 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2019 when the singer Serhat finished in 19th place with the song “Say Na Na Na”.
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