Few countries in the Eurovision Song Contest have carved out as distinctive a narrative as San Marino. The tiny nation has long punched above its weight, delivering cult favourites, surprise qualifiers and unforgettable personalities despite the odds. From the persistence of Valentina Monetta to the viral buzz of more recent entries, San Marino’s Eurovision story is one of resilience, reinvention and, above all, flair.

At the centre of that story now stands Senhit — a true Eurovision icon returning for a third time in 2026. Having already brought the high-octane spectacle of Adrenalina to the Grand Final alongside Flo Rida, Senhit is back once again flying the Sammarinese flag – this time with an equally headline-grabbing collaborator in Boy George and their track Superstar.

“Superstar was born a long time ago,” Senhit explains, describing a project that predates even the idea of Eurovision itself. Working once again with her trusted creative circle — including collaborators from Adrenalina — she found herself drawn to an unmistakable sonic direction: glossy, 80s-tinged pop with a modern Eurovision edge.

But something was missing.

“I said, I love the sound, I love the beats… but I miss something. What if we add somebody?” she recalls. What followed was a bold, almost playful leap: “Let’s dream big.”

That dream quickly turned into reality. A lifelong admirer of Boy George — not just for his voice but for his genre-spanning career as a DJ, producer and cultural icon — Senhit reached out. To her delight, he responded enthusiastically, sending ideas, shaping the track and ultimately stepping into the Superstar world.

“He sings just a little,” she teases, “but he produced the song… and he will do a fantastic remix during the Eurovision period.”

The result is a three-minute package built for the Eurovision stage — sleek, catchy and, in Senhit’s words, “more powerful” than what fans have heard so far.

Unlike many artists, Senhit’s relationship with Eurovision goes far beyond participation — she is, by her own admission, a “crazy Eurovision fan.” That passion has defined her journey from her 2011 debut with Stand By, through the cancelled 2020 contest, to her triumphant 2021 return.

“I can do Eurovision every year,” she laughs — though she’s quick to acknowledge the intensity of the experience. “It’s stressful, it’s craziness… but I love it.”

Her 2021 entry, Adrenalina, may not have topped the scoreboard, but it cemented her place in Eurovision culture — proving, as she sees it, that success isn’t just about winning.

“It’s about touching people,” she says. “To bring somebody to the final — for me, that was already a cool thing.”

Now, returning for a third time, she admits there’s a new layer of pressure — but also excitement. “I’m a little bit scared… but I want to do this trip anyway. I don’t care.”

Speak to Senhit for more than a few minutes and one thing becomes clear: this isn’t just a contest to her — it’s a philosophy.



“You don’t feel the competition,” she insists. “It gives me joy.”

She speaks passionately about Eurovision’s ability to connect cultures, introduce audiences to new languages and perspectives, and create a sense of shared celebration across borders. For her, it’s an event that deserves to be taken seriously — not dismissed.

“You can travel with your mind,” she says, describing how the contest opens windows to countries and cultures many viewers might never otherwise encounter.

That belief also fuels her mission this year: to bring new audiences along for the ride — including her own family, who will be experiencing Eurovision live for the first time.

With Superstar, Senhit isn’t just aiming for a result — she’s chasing a feeling.

“I just want to keep this beautiful energy,” she says. “I would love people to appreciate Eurovision for the joy that it brings.”

It’s a mindset shaped by experience — and by moments that have defined the contest’s history. When asked about performances that inspired her, she doesn’t hesitate: Conchita Wurst.

“That was a revolution,” she says of Conchita’s winning performance. “Powerful. Beautiful. For me, that is Eurovision.”

For San Marino, success at Eurovision has never been straightforward — but artists like Senhit continue to redefine what’s possible. With her third appearance, she joins an elite group of returning performers, bringing both experience and star power to the stage.

And with Boy George in her corner, Superstar already feels like one of 2026’s most talked-about entries.

“If I’m a superstar,” she says with a smile, “you can be a superstar too.”

It’s a fitting message — not just for a song, but for an artist who has become synonymous with Eurovision’s spirit: bold, joyful, and impossible to ignore.