Biography
Who is Alexey Vorobyov?
Early life and background
Alexey Vorobyov was born in Tula, Russia, on January 19, 1988. His father worked as a head of security, while his mother was a housewife. During his childhood, he played football for a local youth team in his hometown before shifting his focus entirely to music.
He studied the accordion at a local college of music and later trained in the vocal department. For a brief period, he served as the lead singer of a folklore ensemble named Delight. In 2005, he won a gold medal for his solo performance at the Delphic Games.
Rise to fame and television
In 2005, Alexey Vorobyov gained public attention after appearing on the Russian version of The X Factor at the age of seventeen. Shortly after, he moved to Moscow and competed in several other television programs, finishing third in a major televised contest.
Universal Music Russia signed him to a recording contract in 2006. That same year, he performed during the closing ceremony of the G8 summit held in St Petersburg. He also won an MTV award for upcoming artists in 2007.
Eurovision and acting career
After competing in national selections several times, Alexey Vorobyov was chosen to represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the track Get You. He finished in sixteenth place overall in the international competition.
His acting career expanded significantly through various film and television roles. He starred in Alice's Dream in 2006, took part in the reality television series Cruel Intentions in 2010, and later secured a recurring role as Yuri Telatovich in the Netflix comedy series Space Force.
Personal life and height
Alexey Vorobyov stands 186 centimeters tall. In January 2013, he sustained severe injuries during a car crash in Los Angeles when his vehicle was involved in a serious collision. He spent time in intensive care recovering from brain trauma before returning to his recording and acting projects.
In his personal life, he married Aida Garifullina in April 2025. He continues to write, compose, and release music while working on international television and film productions.
Birthday and age
Alexey Vorobyov was born on January 19, 1988, which makes Alexey 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Alexey shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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