Simonna

2007–11: Career Beginnings and 12

In 2007, in Kaunas City Song, Simonna won the first place with her song 'Sparnuotosios Supynes'. The song 'Sparnuotosios supynes', after Simonna's successful performance in this competition, the summery song later became kind of an anthem in Kaunas city. In 2008, Simonnaparticipate in cont in Pompeii city (Italy). Also, later that year, Simonna participated in the contests, called 'Talent Kaunas 2008' here she won the 2nd place, and 'Baltic Talents', which took place in Riga, Estonia, and Simonna was nominated for a diploma. Same year Simonna release her debut album, c In 2009, Simonna participate in the contests like, first republic children and youth vocal competition, called 'Nightingale’s Valley', where Simonna won the 2nd place, St. Petersburg’s contest 'The path to the stars – in 2009', in International talent competition 'Kaunas – 2009', where Simonna won the 1st place, and also in competition 'Baltic Transit' Simonna won 3rd place. Also, in 2008–09, Simonna was touring Lithuania with some singers from Lithuania in the Olialia Zuzi Fiesta Tour.

In 2010, in TV festival 'TV Start', which took place in Turkey, Simonna won Grand Prix in the vocal category and won 1st place in model category. Same year, in one of the most famous festival in the world 'San Remo' (Italy), Simonna became a finalist. Later that year, Simonna has successfully completed The New York Film Academy‘s 'Four Week Musical Film Workshop'.

In 2011, Simonna was invited to attend TwitChange, celebrity Twitter auction with stars like Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria and others. Simonna has acted in famous Lithuanian TV series 'Giminės. Po 20 metų' as a guest star.

2012: National Eurovision Song Contest in Lithuania and Simonna

In 2012 Simonna applied to the national Eurovision Song Contest in Lithuania with her song One Of A Kind. She finished 3rd in semi-final and in the national final came 7th without reaching super-final. She is the youngest national Lithuania’s Eurovision Song Contest participant ever.

Simonna released her song, One Of A Kind as her single. The song was written by Bobby Ljunggren and William Butt. At first, this song was created for Eurovision Song Contest winner Carola Häggkvist, but when she refused to participate in Eurovision Song Contest one more time, the producers gave this song to Simonna. In early 2012, the music video for Simonna's single, One Of A Kind, was shot in Lithuania.

In March 2012, Simonna has signed with USA based management June Entertainment and manager John Ryan Jr. But after a year she has terminated the contract.

At the end of 2013, Simonna released her second, self-titled album Simonna. The album consists of 15 songs that were recorded in Lithuanian and English languages.

2013: New music

In May 2013, Simonna tweeted on her official Twitter page new lyrics from her upcoming song.^[2] As of June, 2013, Simonna is currently working on a new song with American rapper and songwriter King Kaseem, which is going to be featured on the song as well.^[3] The new music is expected to be released sometime on July. On July 25, 2013, Simonna revealed that her new song is called The Mountain. In 2014, February 11 Simonna released her new single "My eyes On You". On 2014, February 20 Simonna has terminated her contract with June Entertainment. February 24 Biggest music channel MTV started to play Simonna's music videos ^[4] Simonna started to study in New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, CA in 2014 September.

2014-2015: Achievements Worldwide

Starting the 2015, Simonna decided to focus on education and school, and take a break from music. In March 2016, Simonna graduated from The Center of Legal Studies and became a certified victim advocate at The California State University - Monterey Bay. To celebrate the graduation, Simonna released her new hit single MOONLIGHT on VEVO channel. Song is now played everywhere around the World - retail stores, gyms and radio stations.

Achieved in 2014-2015: Simonna’s Music videos are being played by MTV channels Worldwide ^[5]

Simonna got officially VEVO certified channel.^[6]

Simonna’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts got statuses of celebrity musician verified page.^[7]

Simonna has become an official member of Recording Academy – The Grammy’s

Starting the 2015, Simonna decided to focus on education and school, not her musical career.

2016: New beginnings

In March 2016, Simonna graduated from The Center of Legal Studies and became a certified victim advocate at The California State University - Monterey Bay.

To celebrate the graduation, Simonna released her new hit single MOONLIGHT ^[8] on VEVO channel.^[9]

Simonna is studying communications at Southern New Hampshire University.

Simonna has been in 56th, 57th, 58th Grammy's consideration list. Simonna’s new singles Say to Me, Rush for love, My Eyes on You came out on her official VEVO channel and is being played by radio stations, clubs worldwide. New music video featuring Harry Potter actor Devon Murray has been announced with trailer.^[10] Music video should come out October/November 2017 on VEVO, MTV channels.

2018-2019: Acting career and further life

Simonna got roles in various films. She is playing a lead role in new TV episodes “First Month Is For Free” ^[11] , she is acting in drama “Hollywood Rooftop” ^[12] which is directed by Brett Leonard who did a movie with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. There will be two versions of this movie : 2D and Virtual reality version .^[13] Simonna also was in a short film “inSANE” ^[14], short films “Short Movie “Trail of glitter” and “The Third Rainbow”, also has been a supporting actress in the movie “Crazy For the Boys” ^[15] and Horror/Thriller “The Great Illusion” (Featuring award winning actors Selma Blair, Graham Greene) ^[16]. Simonna was playing a main role - a ghostly woman in the horror thriller “The Blackstone”. Simonna did soundtracks for this movie as well. ^[17] Simonna plays lead roles in movies “Red Winter” and “Then She Was Gone”. Simona will be playing a role on upcoming movie which is based on the novel 23:27 by H.L Roberts. Production is still in early staged, but Simona has already been offered a role.

Simonna has been booked for several movies in 2019 & another TV episodes.

Simonna also graduated Southern New Hampshire University and has Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree. ^[18]

Albums

Singles