Jelena Ciric

broadcaster

Jelena Ciric is a Serbian-born broadcaster who has made a name for herself in Icelandic media. After moving to Iceland in 2016, she became actively involved in the local music scene and won the Icelandic Music Award in 2021 for her album 'Shelters One.' Recently, she joined Rás 1 as a radio host, making history as the first presenter whose first language is not Icelandic. Jelena's background in languages and her determination to learn Icelandic have contributed to her success, and she emphasizes the importance of improving access to Icelandic language education. Her role at Rás 1 is not only a personal achievement but also a reflection of the broadcaster's commitment to representing the diverse voices of the Icelandic population.