Daneliya Tuleshova, known professionally as Da NeL, is a trailblazing Kazakh singer and songwriter whose versatile voice spanning four octaves and fusion of pop with Kazakh folk elements propelled her from child prodigy to international sensation, highlighted by her historic Junior Eurovision representation for Kazakhstan in 2018 and runner-up finish on America’s Got Talent season 15.
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| Name: | Daneliya Tuleshova |
| Born: | July 18, 2006 (age 20 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Nationality: | Kazakh |
| Religion: | Islam |
| Parents: | Alexander Tuleshov and Elena Tuleshova |
| Siblings: | Timur Tuleshova , Amelie Tuleshova |
| Occupation: | Singer, Songwriter |
| Net Worth: | $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 |
Early Life And Education
Daneliya Tuleshova was born on July 18, 2006, in Astana, Kazakhstan, to businessman Alexander Tuleshov and homemaker Elena Tuleshova. She grew up with two younger siblings, Timur and Amelie, in a supportive home. Her ethnicity is mixed Kazakh and Tatar. As a Muslim, she occasionally reflects her cultural heritage in her music.
Career
Tuleshova’s breakthrough came in 2015 as a Children’s New Wave finalist, earning the Audience Award. She won The Voice Kids Ukraine in 2017 as its first non-Ukrainian champion, then represented Kazakhstan at Junior Eurovision 2018 with “Ózińe sen,” placing sixth.
Global spots followed on The World’s Best (top 8, 2019) and America’s Got Talent (sixth place, 2020). Launching Da NeL in 2020, she debuted singles like “Kocmoc” and signed with 4 Chords Records in 2021.
Her 2023 EP Trouble and collaborations, including a 2025 track with PONTIFEXX, showcase her evolution, and she has amassed 1.55 million YouTube subscribers.
Social Media
- Instagram: @daneliya_tuleshova
- YouTube: DANELIYA
Personal Life
Daneliya prioritises family and privacy at 19, remaining single with no public relationships, focusing instead on music and self-growth amid international moves like her U.S. high school years.
She shares rare family moments with her parents and siblings, crediting their encouragement for her resilience post-injury and during competitions. Settled between Kazakhstan and abroad, she enjoys dance and reading in downtime. Her height is not disclosed publicly.
Net Worth
Daneliya Tuleshova’s estimated net worth ranges from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, earned through competition prizes, streaming royalties, EP sales, label deals, and global tours in Kazakhstan’s competitive music scene.