Biography
Who is Dimash Qudaibergen?
Early life and family
Dinmukhammed Qanatuly Qudaibergen was born on May 24, 1994, in Aktobe. His father, Kanat Aitbayev, previously led the regional Cultural Development Board of Aktobe. His mother, Svetlana Aitbaeva, is a soprano singer and the artistic director of the Saz children's studio. She also served as a Deputy of Maslihat for the Aktobe region.
Dimash has a younger sister named Raushan and a brother named Abilmansur. Abilmansur is also a musician who plays the drums, piano, and guitar. Dimash first appeared on stage at age two in a local theater production. He started taking piano and vocal lessons at age five. In 2000, he won the national piano contest called Aynalayin.
Musical education
Dimash studied violin and singing at the Aktobe Music College. His grandmother, Miua, walked him to these lessons every day. He graduated from this college in 2014 with a degree in Classical Music and a focus on Bel Canto. Afterward, he attended the Kazakh National University of Arts in Astana.
He studied Contemporary Music with a focus on pop and jazz. Dimash graduated from this university on June 27, 2018. He also completed a Broadway Musical master class in 2009. On June 18, 2020, he earned a master's degree in Composition. He received a perfect score on his thesis and a recommendation for doctoral studies.
Path to fame
Dimash gained international fame in 2015 by winning the Grand Prix at Slavianski Bazaar in Belarus. He earned 175 points out of 180 during the competition. His performances included the song Daididau and SOS d'un terrien en detresse. He also sang Blizzard Again by Alla Pugacheva.
In 2017, he competed as a wildcard on the Chinese show Singer 2017. He finished the competition in second place. He has performed songs in 16 different languages. These successes made him popular in China and other post Soviet countries.
Career and performances
Between 2010 and 2013, Dimash won four singing contests in Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. These included the Meikin Asia and Sonorous Voices of Baikonur competitions. At the 2012 Zhas Kanat contest, he received a perfect score of 180 points. He composed Korkemim and memorable Day.
In 2016, he went on a headlined tour called memorable Day. This tour ran from April to December across 25 Kazakh regions. He also performed in the Russian cities of Kazan and Ufa. Other appearances include Expo 2015 in Milan and a UNESCO event in Paris.
Honors and achievements
Dimash Qudaibergen is the People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic. He is also an Honoured Worker of Kazakhstan. He won the Top Chinese Music Awards and the ZD Awards. On December 30, 2014, he received the Daryn State Youth Award.
He was awarded the Bolashak International Scholarship in December 2022. In December 2025, he became an Honorary Professor at the Kazakh National Medical University. He is only the second person to receive this specific honor. He also served as a judge for Bala Dausy 2016.
Birthday and age
Dimash Qudaibergen was born on May 24, 1994, which makes Dimash 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Dimash shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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