Swiss-Croatian singer-songwriter Bernarda Brunović, who has inspired many people with her career, musical talent, and strong ethical stance, will perform tonight in the final of ‘The Voice of Germany.’.
Born on November 11, 1993, in Dietikon, Switzerland, and also known artistically as Bernarda or previously as Bernarda Bruno, her career combines music with a message of human dignity and commitment to life.
Despite the difficulties and controversy surrounding his pro-life activism, Brunović has managed to advance to the final rounds of the music competition, where he will participate in the final phase this Friday, which can be seen on the German channel SAT.1 at 8:15 p.m. (local time).
Family origins and his birth
Bernarda was born blind due to congenital glaucoma, a condition that affects vision and, in her case, prevented her from developing sight.
According to various sources, the doctors who treated her parents said that the most prudent course of action—given the difficulties expected in raising a child with a severe disability—would have been to terminate the pregnancy and have an abortion. However, her mother decided not to have an abortion. She has publicly expressed her gratitude to her parents for that decision, and it has shaped both her personal journey and her activism in defense of life.
Training, faith
Her family is practicing Catholic, and Bernarda has said that she grew up in an environment of faith that had a profound impact on her from childhood. According to interviews conducted by Swiss media, her experience with the Christian faith—especially Catholicism—has been a source of spiritual strength and artistic motivation.
Bernarda has not only devoted her life to music, but also to theology and philosophy. According to various sources, she studied these disciplines, reflecting not only an artistic commitment, but also a profound search for meaning connected to her faith.
Musical career
From a young age, he showed an interest in music. He began participating in competitions and musical projects in the 2010s, including several attempts to represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2011, he participated in the Swiss national selection process for Eurovision, and in subsequent years he performed several times in “Dora,” the Croatian selection for Eurovision, with various songs.
Bernarda blends genres such as soul, gospel, blues, funk, and jazz, styles she uses not only to entertain but also to convey emotion. And thus she tells stories of faith, hope, and inner struggle, as is common among well-known singers this season.
A career marked by ‘The Voice of Germany’
One of her best-known professional achievements is her participation in The Voice of Germany. Bernarda competed in 2018, reaching the semifinals in that edition of the program, which brought her wider recognition.
In 2025, she returned to participate in season 15 of the popular music competition, this time with greater artistic maturity. Her voice and stage presence impressed the coaches and audience alike. For example, in recent performances, she sang songs such as “Rise Up” by Andra Day and her own versions of other classics, which helped her advance through the different stages of the competition.
Bernarda has qualified for the grand finale of The Voice of Germany 2025, a feat that many consider historic.
Pro-life activism and public controversy
As reported, in addition to her music, Bernarda is known for her activism in defense of the right to life. She has participated in events such as the Marsch fürs Läbe (March for Life) in Switzerland, an annual demonstration that brings together individuals and organizations that advocate for policies in favor of life from conception. At these demonstrations, she has sung and expressed her conviction that “every human life has intrinsic value.”.
Her pro-life stance has not been without controversy. In 2025, the singer was invited to participate in the M4Music festival in Zurich. But her concert was canceled by the organizers, who cited security concerns stemming from protests and threats from groups opposed to her activism.
According to various media outlets, Bernarda's participation in the March for Life and other public statements about the value of all human life triggered criticism and social pressure that led to her withdrawal from the program.
Response from Bernarda Brunović: respect
Responding to some criticism, Bernarda posted messages on social media reaffirming that her voice and music would not be silenced, emphasizing that she respects all people regardless of their beliefs, but that she also has the right to express her own.
Bernarda Brunović said, according to Live Action News: ‘In recent days, people have talked about me, but not to me. I have been canceled, excluded, shunned, treated as a danger to society, as a ruin to other people's reputations. I have been canceled not only from the M4Music stage, but I have also been banned from performing on any other stage.’.
She added: “I am an artist, a musician who loves life. And I love and respect all people, regardless of their creed, nationality, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, or politics, anything. Everyone has a right to their opinion or beliefs, and I also have a right to mine.” “You can try to erase me, you can refuse to listen to me, but you will never take away my voice.”.
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