eurovision 2008
Elvir Laković Laka
Elvir Laković Laka represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at Eurovision 2008 in Belgrade with “Pokušaj”, finishing 10th of 25.
- who
- Bosnia and Herzegovina singer
- born
- 15 March 1969, Goražde
- contest
- 2008
- best result
- 10th, 2008
- music
- rock
- active
- since 1998
- record labels
- Hayat Production
- sang for
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
Biography
Elvir Laković, known as Laka, is a Bosnian rock singer-songwriter, born in Goražde. “Pokušaj” finished tenth for Bosnia and Herzegovina in Belgrade in 2008.
Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Elvir Laković Laka”.
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At Eurovision
One song, and what became of it.
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2008 Belgrade
“Pokušaj”
10th of 25 Finished 10th of 25 in the final, with 110 points.
- Sung in
- Bosnian
- Written by
- Elvir Laković "Laka"
- Running order
- 6th of 25 in the final
- Semi-final
- 9th of 19, 72 points
- Age on the night
- 39
- Won that year
- Russia: Dima Bilan, “Believe”
The story of Eurovision 2008: Two semi-finals, a contest that nearly moved, and Russia's first win
Away from Eurovision
Awards
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Adria Act 2008
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