Biography
Who is Philipp Kirkorov?
Early life and musical education
Philipp Kirkorov was born in Varna, Bulgaria, on April 30, 1967. His father, Bedros Kirkorov, was a singer of Armenian descent, and his mother was Victoria Likhacheva. During his childhood, he frequently traveled on tour with his parents. He lived in Moscow and attended Moscow School No. 413, where he earned a gold medal. His first stage appearance reportedly took place at age five at a theater in Petrozavodsk during his father's concert.
After graduating from school, he attempted to enroll in a theater institute but did not pass the entrance exams. He subsequently entered the Gnessin State Musical College in 1984. He studied in the musical comedy department and graduated with honors in 1988.
Rise to musical fame
In November 1985, he made his television debut on the program Wider Circle, performing the song Alyosha. Following this, he worked with the Leningrad Music Hall and performed at the Friedrichstadt-Palast Theater in Berlin. By the late 1980s, he began collaborating with lyricist Ilya Reznik and met Alla Pugacheva, who invited him to participate in her Christmas Meetings.
His career expanded internationally in the 1990s. In 1995, he represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, where he performed Kolybelnaya dlya vulkana and finished in 17th place. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, he achieved significant success with albums such as Skazhi Solntsu: Da and released numerous cover versions of Turkish hits by artists like Tarkan. He also collaborated with international stars, including a performance at Michael Jackson's MJ and Friends charity concert in 1999.
Production work and television career
Starting in the 2000s, Philipp Kirkorov shifted toward music production and artist management. He co-wrote several Eurovision entries for various countries, including Dmitry Koldun's Work Your Magic for Belarus, Ani Lorak's Shady Lady for Ukraine, and Natalia Gordienko's Sugar for Moldova. He also served as a judge for the Bulgarian version of Music Idol.
His television work is extensive. He hosted programs like Morning with Kirkorov and Minuta Slavy. Since 2020, he has been a judge on the Russian adaptation of the reality competition show The Mask. His work on this program earned him a TEFI award in 2021 for Best Entertainment Show Host. Also, he participated in the 2023 reality show Emperor's Treasures, which involved celebrities searching for hidden items across China.
Film appearances and personal life
Philipp Kirkorov has taken on various acting roles and voice-over projects throughout his career. In 2009, he played the character Saint Valentine in the romantic comedy Love in the Big City, a role he reprised in two sequels. He also provided voice work for The New Adventures of Aladdin in 2015 and the animated film Richard the Stork in 2017. He has made cameo appearances in numerous Russian television series, including My Fair Nanny and Voronin's Family.
In his personal life, he married Alla Pugacheva in 1994, with the wedding ceremony taking place in Jerusalem. He has two children, named Alla-Victoria and Martin. He is fluent in Bulgarian, Russian, Spanish, and English. In early 2024, he reportedly left Russia for Baku, Azerbaijan, following administrative issues involving tax evasion allegations.
Birthday and age
Philipp Kirkorov was born on April 30, 1967, which makes Philipp 59 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Philipp shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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