Michela Pace (Maltese pronunciation: [mɪˈkɛːlɐˈpɐːt͡ʃ]; born 25 January 2001) is a Maltese singer who won the inaugural season of Malta's version of The X Factor in 2019. As a prize for her win, she represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Chameleon" written by Joacim Persson; Paula Winger; Borislav Milanov and Johan Alkenäs, where she finished in 14th place with 107 points. Pace has also secured a contract with Sony Music Italy. She is of Greek and Italian descent.

Discography

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
ESTGRENLDICELTUSCOSWE
"Chameleon"201929657338238669Non-album singles
"Say It First"2020
"Ritrova te stesso"
"Lost in the Shadows"2022
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Featured singles

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
MLT
"Cannonball" (Ira Losco featuring Michela)2019Non-album singles
"Say It First" (B-OK featuring Michela)2020
"One More" (The New Victorians featuring Michela)2021
"Skin Deep" (Maxine featuring Destiny, Michela, and Gaia Cauchi)2022
"Welcome Here" (Fr Rob Galea featuring Michela)
"Tridx tkun tiegħi dan il-milied?" (The Travellers featuring Ira Losco, Gianluca, and Michela)2023
"Under Pressure" (Matthew James featuring Michela)20244
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards

  • 2019: Lovin Music Awards - Best Upcoming Female & Best Music Video (Chameleon)
  • 2020: Malta Music Awards - Breakthrough Artist & Best Video (Chameleon), nominated: Best Song (Chameleon & Cannonball)
  • 2020: Bay Music Awards - Best Music Video (Cannonball), nominated: Best Female & Best Song (Cannonball & Say it first)

Personal life

Pace became engaged to be married to long-term boyfriend Daniel Farrugia on 1 January 2023. Their wedding took place at Ta' Pinu National Shrine and Sanctuary in Gozo on 5 July 2025.

Preceded byChristabelle with "Taboo"Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019Succeeded byDestiny Chukunyere with "All of My Love"