Željko Joksimović is a Serbian singer, composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He plays 12 different instruments proficiently, including accordion, piano, guitar and drums.
Joksimovic is fluent in multiple languages. In addition to his native Serbian, he also speaks Greek, English, Russian, Polish and French.
Throughout his career, he wrote five ballads and represented their respective countries in the Eurovision Song Contest: “Lian Mojie” “Lejira” “Auro” “Nije ljubav stvar,” and “goodbye.”
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- Full name: Zeljko Joksimovich
- Stage name: Zeljko Joksimovich
- Date of birth: April 20, 1972
- Age: 52 years old
- Place of birth: Belgrade, Serbia
- Nationality: Serbian
- Occupation: Serbian singer, composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: Branislav Joksimović and Vesna Joksimović
- Siblings: Alexander Yoksimovich and Sasa Yoksimovich
- Spouse: Jovana Joksimović (m. 2012)
- Children: Mina Joksimovich, Costa Joksimovich, Anna Joksimovich and Srna Joksimovich
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $925,000 to $1 million
early life and education
Željko Joksimović was born on April 20, 1972 in Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia. He was the son of Branislav Yoksimovich and Vesna Yoksimovich and had two siblings: Alexander Yoksimovich and Sasa Yoksimovich.
Joksimovic was educated at the University of Belgrade, where he studied music and graduated as one of the best students. He is of Serbian origin, but his religious beliefs are not publicly known.
Profession
Željko Joksimović began his musical career at the age of 12 and won the title of First Accordion in Europe at a music festival in Paris. He graduated from the University of Belgrade with a degree in music and started his career in 1997.
In 1998, he won the Pjesma Mediterana Music Festival with his song “Pesma Serena” This led to him winning several awards during his performances in Belarus. Joksimovich’s first studio album, ama iliaincluding his hit single “7godina” This brought him significant recognition.
In 2001, the second album was released, Fretenowhich includes items such as “Lintam” and “Barada.” His success follows the 111 In 2002, the song topped the pop charts in Serbia and the region.
The following year, he composed the song “Čija si” Written for Macedonian singer Toše Proeski, who won the Beovizija Award for the song in 2003 “Ryan Moje.” Although he came in second place at the Eurovision Song Contest, the song became a hit and became the best-selling single in Serbia and Montenegro.
Joksimovich’s career has flourished with international collaborations, including a duet with Austrian singer Tamee Harrison “I live for you” 2005. In 2007, he released the greatest hits album ” Platinum series and gave an unforgettable concert at the Belgrade Arena, which was later released on DVD. The following year, he created “Auro” Jelena Tomašević at the 2008 Beovizija competition.
In 2009, Joksimovich released his fifth studio album Lyubavywhich included the pop single of the same name. In 2010, his concert at the Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium in Sarajevo was also a great success, performing in front of an audience of over 40,000 people.
Joksimovic represented Serbia in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest “Nije ljubav stvar” Later I composed this song “audio” Montenegro joined in 2015.
After several years of relative calm, Joksimovich returned to the stage in 2018 with a concert at Arena Zenica, followed by another at Sava Centar. In 2019, he concluded the Zenica Summer Music Festival with a free public concert. Throughout his career, Joksimovic has become a prominent figure in the Balkans, known for his powerful ballads and contributions to the Eurovision Song Contest.
social media
- Instagram account: @zzeljko
- Facebook account: Zeljko Joksimovic
- Twitter account: @ZZeljko
personal life
Zeljko Joksimovic is married to Serbian TV presenter Jovana Jankovic. The couple began dating after co-hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2008 and married in the Maldives in January 2012.
They have three children: son Kosta, born on April 10, 2014; twin daughters Ana and Srna, born on October 2, 2017. Joksimovich also has an eldest daughter, Mina, born from a previous marriage.
Disc Catalog/Movie Catalog
Studio album:
- 1999 ama ilia
- 2001 lintam
- 2002 111 [City Records]
- 2005 Ima nešto u tom što me nećeš
- 2009 Lyubavy
- 2015 red star
Compile:
- 2003 Collection of Zeljko Joksimovich
- 2007 Platinum series
- 2010 ultimate series
singles:
- 2004 leida or leida [City Records]
- 2004 Lane Mojie CD+DVD [PGP RTS]
- 2004 Ryan Moje/Goodbye (maximum single room)
- 2005 i live for you (with Tammy Harrison)
- 2007 Dvoyka
- 2007 nyedumenet
- 2008 Ono naše što nekad bejaše
- 2010 Many Scriptures
net worth
Željko Joksimović is a famous Serbian singer and songwriter with an estimated net worth as of 2024, ranging from $925,000 to $1 million.
His wealth comes primarily from his successful music career, which includes participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, and his business ventures in media ownership. Notably, his company, Minacord Media, has experienced significant financial growth in recent years.
