In a stunning finale for the 23rd season of Poland’s hit show “Twoja Twarz Brzmi Znajomo,” singer and actress Maria Sadowska was crowned the winner, taking home the coveted Złota Twarz (Golden Face) and a prize of 150 tys. zł. The emotional victory came after Sadowska’s performance of “Somewhere” from Barbra Streisand’s repertoire, a choice jurors found remarkably fitting. To jest nieprawdopodobne, jak ta postać jest uszyta na twoją miarę. Barbara Streisand też jest reżyserką, też jest aktorką i też jest piosenkarką. To jakbyś w lustro patrzyła
, said juror Małgorzata Walewska. Sadowska donated her entire winnings to Fundacja Polsat.
Finalists Perform Their Chosen Songs
The finale featured four finalists who had advanced based on points from previous episodes: Maria Sadowska, Ula Milewska, Rafał Brzozowski, and Marcin Maciejczak. Each finalist performed a song of their own choosing. To start the finale, all four finalists performed “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis Presley. Plotki okazały się prawdziwe, Elvis Presley wiecznie żywy
, said Maciej Rock after the performance. Marcin Maciejczak delivered a moving rendition of “Tańczące Eurydyki” as Anna German, which drew tears from juror Piotr Gąsowski, who called it genialne wykonanie
and said he wzruszyłem się
. Rafał Brzozowski performed “When a Man Loves a Woman” by Michael Bolton, showcasing a powerful vocal range that impressed the jury. Zastanawialiśmy się, co taki program jak „Twoja Twarz Brzmi Znajomo” może mu dać
, said Maciej Zakliczyński about Brzozowski, adding that the participant wanted to return to music after working as a presenter. Ula Milewska made history by becoming the first contestant in the show’s history to perform in a language other than Polish, singing “La Perla” by Rosalíi.
Special Farewell Performances
Participants who did not advance to the final four also took to the stage for non-competitive farewell performances. Marcin Miller and Gabriel Fleszar performed as the Italian duo Ricchi e Poveri, singing their hit “Acapulco.” The energetic performance was described as having a lajcik
and relaxing vibe for the finalists. Mam nadzieję, że wszyscy poczują ten lajcik i może troszeczkę to odstresuje naszych finalistów
, said one of the performers. Małgorzata Walewska presented Miller with a special gift and praised him as a super człowiekiem o wielkim dystansie do siebie
. She also gave him a life-sized cardboard figure of Gene Simmons. Justyna Steczkowska similarly honored Gabriel Fleszar, giving him a kuloodporna kamizelka
(bulletproof vest) as a symbolic gift to help him odbierać te wszystkie kule i szedł własną drogą
in show business. Ida Nowakowska also performed, receiving a special family-related memento from juror Stefano Terrazzino.
Podium and Final Results
After all performances, the results were announced. Maria Sadowska claimed first place with the Złota Twarz. Rafał Brzozowski finished in second place, receiving the Srebrną Twarz (Silver Face) and a 20,000 zł check, which he donated to Fundacja Załoga Bulldoga. Ula Milewska secured third place and the Brązowa Twarz (Bronze Face). Marcin Maciejczak, in fourth place, was awarded the Żelazna Twarz (Iron Face). Słuchajcie, tak mi serce bije
, said Sadowska upon winning. Dziękuję jury i wszystkim, którzy przy tym pracowali
. Byli wielokrotnie bardzo rozdarci
, said Brzozowski about the jury.
