Biography
Who is Lola Yoʻldosheva?
Early life and education
Lola Yoʻldosheva was born on September 4, 1985, in Samarkand. Her father, Ravshanbek Yoʻldoshev, started the Tarona Records label, while her mother is Gulnara Yoʻldosheva. She grew up with two sisters, Anora and Asal, and a brother named Rustam.
After finishing high school, she traveled to Moscow to study at Moscow International University. Upon completing her studies there, she returned to Tashkent to attend Westminster International University for a business degree. She eventually graduated from Tashkent State University of Law with a degree in law.
How Lola became famous
She initially used the stage name Maya and focused on singing in Russian. Her career in Uzbekistan took off in 2003 when she released the song Muhabbatim. This track helped her rise to prominence within the music industry.
Lola Yoʻldosheva also entered the film industry in 2004 with the movie Sevinch. She played a character with cancer and earned positive feedback from audiences and critics alike. Her song Orzu was featured on the film's soundtrack.
Career highlights
In 2005, she starred in the comedy Kelgindi kuyov, which increased her popularity in Uzbek cinema. During this same year, she won Tarona Awards for Best Female Singer and for Best Stage Outfit. She also received a Best Stage Outfit award in 2004.
After a break from the industry following her marriage in 2005, she returned to performing in 2011. She launched her comeback with the Senga concert series. Throughout her career, she has released seven studio albums, including Netayin?, Muhabbatim, and Kel.
Controversies and music videos
In 2015, Lola faced scrutiny from Uzbeknavo, the government agency responsible for performer licenses. This occurred after she wore a red low-back dress during a performance with Rayhon. The agency suspended her license in July 2015 due to this incident.
Lola Yoʻldosheva released a music video titled Sevgingni menga ayt in November 2019. She directed this video herself to critique music censorship in Uzbekistan. While many fans called it a social protest, government officials criticized the content for not following national mentality.
Family and personal life
Lola married a Tashkent businessman named Shohruh in 2005. The couple had two children, Shahinabegim and Shohdiyor, before they divorced in 2011. Her step-brother is Halid, the son of Shahzoda.
Lola continues to be recognized in her field, including a 2026 nomination for the Berlin Music Video Awards. She is nominated in the Best Concept category for her video O'zicha, though the final results are still pending.
Birthday and age
Lola Yoʻldosheva was born on September 4, 1985, which makes Lola 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Lola shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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