Armenian broadcaster ARMTV has won the 24th Junior Eurovision Song Contest held in Malta, on Saturday 24 October. Armenia’s previous two wins came in 2010 and 2021. BOO! captivated millions of viewers watching on TV and online around the world, topping the scoreboard with an impressive 202 points.
Spain's 10-year-old Lucas Paulano finished in second place with 184 points for Cuore Bello (Te Quiero, Te Quiero), while 12-year-old Alec from France took third place with Comment Tu Vas ?, receiving 165 points. Hailing from Armenia’s capital city of Yerevan, Naré has felt right at home on stage from a very young age. Singing, dancing and performing are a huge part of her life. She also enjoys learning new choreography, listening to music and spending time with her friends.
Naré has already gained valuable experience appearing in well-known musicals, television shows and some of Armenia’s most popular music projects, developing her talents as a performer along the way.
Representing Armenia at Junior Eurovision had long been a dream for Naré. She took part in Armenia’s national selection 4 times, returning each year with renewed determination. Her persistence finally paid off on her 4th attempt when she won the selection and earned the chance to represent Armenia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
Her remarkable journey reached an exciting new milestone when she went on to win the Contest, bringing the Junior Eurovision trophy to Armenia!
A total of 48 young performers aged 9 to 14, representing 16 countries, sang and danced live in front of around 4,000 fans at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC), with millions more watching around the world.
This year’s creative theme, The Festa, celebrated Malta’s village festa traditions, with colourful staging, lighting and decorations transforming the MFCC into a Eurovision Festa Village.
