Biography
Who is Youddiph?
Early life and music beginnings
Born Maria Lvovna Katz in Moscow, she grew up in the capital of Russia. She started her musical path early in life. By the age of thirteen, she formed her first musical group that focused on heavy metal songs.
In 1989, she connected with the poet Karen Kavaleryan. This professional relationship helped her start a serious career in the music industry. Following this, she spent five years working as a backing vocalist for various Russian artists and musical groups.
Eurovision and professional career
In 1994, she made history as the first performer to represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest. She performed the song Vyechniy stranik in Dublin. During the final night of the competition, she performed twenty-third and finished in ninth place with a total of seventy points.
After her Eurovision appearance, she released her debut album titled Magic Word. She also formed a duo with a drummer called Beauty and the Beast. In 1997, she established a new group named Maryland, which released the album Ryzhiy Blues in 1998. By 2000, she received two music awards and established her own production company.
Voice work and television
Youddiph has worked extensively in dubbing films and musicals for Russian cinema and television. One well-known project was her work on the film Anastasia. For this performance, she received a special prize from 20th Century Fox for the best native language performance.
In 2015, she appeared on the Russian edition of the television show The Voice. During her blind audition, two judges turned their chairs for her. She ultimately decided to join the team led by Grigory Leps.
Current activities and personal life
Today, Youddiph remains active in the music scene. She sings in clubs and continues to provide backing vocals for famous artists. Also, she works as a vocal coach to help other performers improve their skills.
She is the mother of a daughter named Seraphima Katz, who was born in 2001. She has also been associated with partner Andrey Makarevich.
Birthday and age
Youddiph was born on January 23, 1973, which makes Youddiph 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Youddiph shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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