Sopho Khalvashi

Khalvashi claimed third prize at the commercial song contest "New Wave" 2006 in Jūrmala, Latvia.

It was announced on 12 December 2006 that she would represent her home nation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, marking the country's debut at the event.

In the semi-final on 10 May 2007, she finished eighth; as one of the top 10 qualifiers she secured a spot for Georgia in the final.

In November 2018, Khalvashi was appointed Deputy Mayor of her home city of Batumi.

[3] In 2024, she announced the Georgian jury results in the grand final of Eurovision Song Contest 2024.