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Maltese singer (born 2001)

Michela Pace
Background information
Born (2001-01-25) 25 January 2001 (age 25)Gozo, Malta
Genres Pop
Occupation Singer
Years active 2017–present
Label Sony Italy
Website https://michela.mt/

Musical artist

Michela Pace (Maltese pronunciation: [mɪˈkɛːlɐ ˈpɐːt͡ʃ]; born 25 January 2001) is a Maltese singer who won the inaugural season of Malta's version of The X Factor in 2019. As a prize for her win,[1] she represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019[2] with the song "Chameleon" written by Joacim Persson; Paula Winger; Borislav Milanov and Johan Alkenäs, where she finished in 14th place with 107 points.[3] Pace has also secured a contract with Sony Music Italy.[4] She is of Greek and Italian descent.[5]

Pace became engaged to be married to long-term boyfriend Daniel Farrugia on 1 January 2023.[20] Their wedding took place at Ta' Pinu National Shrine and Sanctuary in Gozo on 5 July 2025.[20]

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