Biography
Who is Azis?
Early life and real name
Vasil Troyanov Boyanov was born in Sliven, Bulgaria. He grew up spending time in both Sofia and Kostinbrod. His family lived a modest life as members of the Roma community.
In 1990, his family moved to Germany following the fall of communism in Bulgaria. During his time in Germany, his siblings Matilda and Ryan were born.
Music career and highlights
The artist gained fame performing chalga, which is a Bulgarian style of pop-folk. He has worked with various Bulgarian singers including Gloria, Malina, and Sofi Marinova. He also collaborated with rap artists like Ustata and Vanko 1.
In 2006, he served as a backing vocalist for Mariana Popova during the Eurovision Song Contest. His musical repertoire includes duets with artists from the former Yugoslavia such as Jelena Karleuša and Severina. His 2011 single Sen Trope became a major hit across the Balkan region.
He appeared on the Bulgarian reality show Kato dve kapki voda and finished in second place. In 2007, he participated in the VIP Brother 2 edition of Big Brother Bulgaria but chose to leave the house after nineteen days. He also co-hosted the program Azis' Late Night Show in 2008.
Personal life and politics
In 2005, he ran as a candidate for the Euroroma party during the Bulgarian parliamentary elections. This political attempt was unsuccessful.
Regarding his personal life, he married Nikolay Petrov Parvanov in 2006, though the union was not legally recognized in Bulgaria. They separated in 2008. He has a daughter named Raya, born in 2007 to his friend Gala. In 2026, he married a man in the United States.
In 2007, certain billboards featuring him were censored in Bulgarian cities by the mayor of Sofia. Also, a scheduled performance at the Balkan Fair in Turkey in 2021 was cancelled due to a campaign targeting his identity.
Birthday and age
Azis was born on March 7, 1978, which makes Azis 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Azis shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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