Carlotta Truman
A German singer who journeyed from child talent show prodigy to the Eurovision stage, mastering pop performance with poised professionalism.
Born 1999 (age 27)·German singer·Birthday: October 19·Generation Z
Biography
Carlotta Truman's relationship with the spotlight began early. Born in 1999, she first captivated German television audiences as a pre-teen finalist on 'Das Supertalent' in 2009, her powerful voice belying her young age. This was not a fleeting moment; she deliberately honed her craft, returning to 'The Voice Kids' years later to further refine her skills under mentorship. This groundwork paved the way for her mature breakthrough: winning the German national selection for Eurovision 2019 with the duo Sisters. Performing 'Sister' in Tel Aviv, she embraced the massive global platform of the contest. Truman represents a new breed of performer, one who grew up within the ecosystem of televised talent competitions and successfully transitioned into a serious recording artist, navigating the shift from child star to adult musician with clear-eyed determination.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Carlotta was born in 1999, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Carlotta Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Carlotta's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Became a teenager
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Could drive
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won 'Unser Lied für Israel' in 2019, earning the right to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Performed as part of the duo Sisters at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv.
- Achieved recognition as a finalist on two major German talent shows, 'Das Supertalent' (2009) and 'The Voice Kids' (2014).
Did You Know?
She was only 10 years old during her first appearance on 'Das Supertalent'.
She speaks fluent English and has recorded songs in both English and German.
Before Eurovision, she independently released several singles and built a following on YouTube.
“I don't want to be a product; I want to be the artist writing my own story.”
