Sofi joins TV2 celebrity talent show Sztárban Sztár in 2026
Sofi, known offstage as Ádám Szofi, returned to television in 2026 as a contestant on the TV2 celebrity talent show Sztárban Sztár. The singer’s journey to national recognition spans nearly a decade, beginning with a teenage appearance on the talent format X-Faktor in 2018 at age 14, where she reached the mentor house stage in László Gáspár’s team.
From X-Faktor to YouTube Milestones
During her 2018 X-Faktor run, Sofi performed the song Bang Bang during the mentor house phase, though she did not advance to the live shows. Following the elimination, she continued developing her musical career and eventually established a distinct identity as a solo performer recognized by a unique vocal tone. According to retrospective accounts of her career, a prior tonsil surgery contributed to the distinct quality of her voice.
The breakthrough in her career arrived through collaborations with Fanni Halastyák, known professionally as Nemazalány. The two singers released multiple tracks together that accumulated high view counts on YouTube, including the song Üres szívek, which surpassed millions of views. Alongside her music releases, Sofi built a substantial social media following, reaching a substantial following on TikTok. She also collaborated with other prominent Hungarian artists, including VaMar, Manuel, and Curtis.
Personal Life and Public Relationships
Sofi’s personal life drew public attention during her participation in the 2025 TV2 reality adventure program Ázsia Expressz, where she competed alongside fellow musician Vini Németh. The two had been in a multi-year relationship and previously released a collaborative song together. Following the broadcast of the program, the couple ended their relationship.
Sofi later stated that the reality show itself did not cause the separation, but rather shifts in Vini’s lifestyle that she could no longer follow. In the spring of 2026, the pair reunited publicly for a joint musical project. Reflecting on the dynamic, Sofi stated that although the romantic relationship ended, Vini remained an important figure and her closest friend.
Early Background and Current Challenges
Born in the Transcarpathia region (Kárpátalja), Sofi moved to Hungary with her mother during her early elementary school years. She previously shared in an interview with Fókuszközlet that she and her mother continue to speak Russian together at home, and that her mother served as a primary pillar of support throughout her career development. After living independently in Budapest for a period, her mother joined her in the capital. Outside of her music career, Sofi maintains niche personal interests, including a collection of plastic dolls alongside a fondness for cats, despite an allergy to them.
Six years after her initial appearance on X-Faktor, Sofi took on the performance challenges of Sztárban Sztár in 2026. For her first weekly challenge in the competition, she was tasked with impersonating British singer Amy Winehouse, requiring her to replicate both the vocal delivery and the signature stage presence of the late artist.