1. What’s your story? How did you get into all these languages?

I was born in Germany and raised bilingual in German and Slovenian, which sparked my love for languages early on. Growing up, I attended a private kindergarten and school surrounded by children from diverse cultural backgrounds, where we even sang "Good Morning" in multiple languages. Moving to Slovenia as a child introduced me to Serbo-Croatian and English, and music like The Beatles’ Michelle inspired my passion for French. Later, opportunities in modeling, international beauty competitions, and academic exchanges allowed me to immerse myself in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and many others. Living in 10 countries and traveling through the world, I used languages as bridges to connect with people, whether performing Indonesian songs, guiding tours in Norway, or learning Malay in Singapore.

Throughout my singing career, I have performed in multiple languages—including Mandarin, Japanese, Malay, and Korean —at prestigious events such as Aston Martin and Maserati showcases, Chinese weddings, and high-end celebrations in Singapore, Indonesia, London, and the USA. 

My life’s greatest loves—music, travel, and languages—continue to fuel my journey. I aim to master more languages (can’t tell how many—not to jinx it!), but more importantly, I cherish how each one opens doors to new cultures and friendships.

2. Which language(s) do you wish you could spend more time practising? 

In Zanzibar, I fell in love with Kiswahili—a beautiful and melodic language to listen to and sing in. It’s surprisingly well-spoken even by long-term tourists. As the language of the coast, Kiswahili reflects a rich mix of cultures, incorporating borrowed words that make it easier to learn. I’d love to dedicate more time to practicing Kiswahili, alongside Sudanese, Catalan, Slovak, Turkish, and Polish.

3. What are some languages you’d like to learn in the future?

I’d rather you ask me which languages I’m not interested in—life is a never-ending process of growth and learning. That’s how I feel about songs, travels, and languages. The more languages I learn, the more connections and similarities I discover between them. All it takes is a good song, and I’m hooked. I have an ambitious list of languages and a lifetime to explore them. After mastering the languages I already speak fluently, I’d love to deepen my understanding of those I can partially grasp, like Greek and Filipino (or Tagalog). I also wish to learn Hindi, Japanese, Hawaiian and Arabic.

4. So let’s be honest, what’s the sexiest language?

For quite some time now, I’ve been in love with one of the world’s oldest languages—Greek! I don’t know how to explain it, but it sounds like music to my ears. While every language has its own beauty, especially when sung, Greek has something unique. Its intonation reminds me of Spanish but with a more exotic and mysterious charm.

5. What’s the greatest pleasure you get from speaking so many languages?

I love being in situations where people think I don’t speak their language—it’s fun having the control of when and if I reveal myself! On a more serious note, it’s deeply fulfilling to help people in various situations, bridging gaps and building connections. Knowing multiple languages is always an advantage. It fosters trust, creates friendships, and opens doors to understanding others on a deeper level.

6. Some people say the world is really just going to have a few languages left in a 100 years, do you think this is really true?

Today, more than 7,000 languages are spoken globally, but sadly, over half of them are endangered. When a language disappears, we lose not just words but also culture, identity, and a unique perspective on what it means to be human. It’s up to us to prevent this loss. Thankfully, I see more and more projects focused on preserving Indigenous languages through free language-learning software and other tools. These efforts give me hope for the future.

7. What is your message to young (and not so young) people out there who are interested in studying multiple languages?

Be determined, stay focused, and create a consistent schedule. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes—everyone does! Avoid comparing yourself to others and focus on your unique learning pace. The more you expose yourself to a language, the faster you’ll learn it. And once you’ve mastered it, don’t stop—keep practicing to maintain your skills. Most importantly, enjoy the journey, because every step opens up new worlds.