Minea, born Renata Končić (1977), is today a famous Croatian pop singer and television presenter. She started her career in the mid-90s, and with various projects she remains present on the scene even today. Below is a detailed overview of her life and success – from the first performances to the engagement in the famous show “Your face sounds familiar”.
Early life and career start
Renata Končić was born on September 17, 1977 in Zagreb. Even as a teenager, she fell in love with music – in 1995, she performed at Dori (to the Croatian Eurovision Song Contest) with the song ‘Good Boy’, which won 8th place. The success of that song opened the door to stage for her: in the same year she released her first album “Sparrows and Mosquitoes” (Croatia Records) with hits such as ‘Good Boy’ and ‘Mornaru moj’. stage name Minea She chose according to Greek mythology – it was the name of the goddess of love and peace, which perfectly describes her musical style.
- Education: Minea completed primary and secondary school in Zagreb, and then graduated in marketing studies at the Business School.
- First performances: In addition to Dora, she performed in 1995 at the Split Festival (‘Mornaru moj’). During the 90s, the name of the domestic pop scene became recognizable.
Music career and successes
Minea recorded seven albums from 1995 to 2004, which proves[Wikipedia]that she was a very prolific performer. Some of her most important albums are:
- sparrows and mosquitoes (1995)
- Well, let it (1997)
- outside the law (2000)
- When we are… that, you know (2001) – Fifth album, gold record for more than 30,000 copies sold
- Everything in four eyes (2004)
- All the best (Compilation, 2003)
During her career, Minea released numerous hit songs. Some of the most popular are ‘My sailor’ (1995), ‘Sun Sunshine’ (1996) and ‘You are not the man I loved’ (2002). Even today, these songs are often played on the radio and are recognizable to generations who grew up in the 90s and 2000s. Other famous singles include “When I Love, I Love” (2003), “I sign” (2012) and “Love” (2015).
Minea also won several music awards: in 1996 she “The Debut of the Year” At the Melodies of the Croatian Adriatic Festival with the song ‘Sija sunca’, and the joint hit ‘Lasta, Lastavica’ brought her the Golden Seagull as an audience award. fifth album “When we… that, you know” He received a gold plate for more than 30,000 copies sold.
TV career and TLZP
In addition to music, Minea is also successful on television. For many years she was the host of the popular show “In Magazine” on Nova TV – even 11 years. Together with her colleagues from the show, she followed and created lifestyle content, gaining the status of one of the most famous TV personalities in the country. In the summer of 2025, she announced her departure from ‘In Magazine’ after many years of cooperation.
Your face sounds familiar (TLZP). Minea is also associated with a popular musical talent show. She performed as a contestant in the first season of Croatian TLZP, and in 2024 she accepted the role of a member of the jury on the BH version of the show. New season of the show “Your face sounds familiar” It started at the new BH in March 2024, and Renata Končić (Minea), Goran Navojec, Mario Roth and Enis Bešlagić evaluate the contestants and performances of the contestants. Finally, in November 2025, Minea joined the jury and the Croatian version of TLZP, trying to bring entertainment and expert eye to the evaluation of candidates.
Personal life and interesting things
Minea is also known for interesting details from private life. Name Renata benefit her family and friends, while “Minea” Her stage name to which she gave complete freedom – as she says, she accepted it as if she had always worn it. Here are a few key facts:
- Traffic accident (2011): During her return from her performance in Slovenia, she had a traffic accident that shook her life. Although no one was seriously injured, the accident had consequences – Minea suffered from panic attacks and fear for some time, so she temporarily put her music career on the back burner. Her family helped her, and after her recovery, she slowly returned to music.
- Life partner: In 2012, she started a relationship with a former soccer player Slađan Ashanin, who also starred in her video “I sign”. The couple had been together for seven years; In 2019, they broke up peacefully.
- Family: Minea grew up in Dubrava, Zagreb. From childhood, he especially remembers holiday traditions and family gatherings with his brother and parents. She graduated in marketing manager, and privately has no husband or children (although she wants them in the future).
- The name ‘Minea’: It is interesting that she decided to choose the name of the goddess, which is rare for a pop artist. Name Minea In the Croatian media, it is often interpreted as symbolic – for love and peace, which normally reflects Mirea herself.
Conclusion
Minea (Renata Končić) remains one of the most recognizable Croatian singers of the nineties and two thousand, and at the same time she built an enviable television career. With a rich oeuvre and many years of experience in the media, today he entertains the audience through humorous and competitive formats. Her biography, from her first musical successes to participating in the TLZP music show, talks about diversity and adaptability – Minea proved that she can successfully combine singing and television. For the latest news and details about her projects, follow official channels (eg social networks or press posts), where Minea actively communicates with her audience.
Sources: Data on the life and career of Minea are taken from publicly available sources, including encyclopedia articles and interviews. This text unites this information and additional relevant facts for a complete biography.
