Ava Mannings, known professionally as AVA, is an English singer. She won the thirteenth series of ''

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'' on 26 October 2024 at the age of 21.

Career

2024: ''The Voice UK''

AVA participated in the thirteenth series of ''

'' in 2024. During her blind audition, the show's four coaches (

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, Tom Jones, and duo

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) turned their chairs. AVA decided to join Tom & Danny's team. She was declared the winner of the series in the series final on 26 October 2024. After winning the series, her winning single, " The Long and Winding Road", was released. AVA's prize for winning was £50,000 and a holiday to

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Personal life

AVA lives in

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where she works as a dog groomer.

Discography

Singles

Promotional singles

References

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