Alexey Vorobyov (singer)
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Alexey Vladimirovich Vorobyov (born January 19, 1988 in Tula
, RSFSR
, Soviet Union
) is a Russia
n singer and actor
who performs both in Russian and English. For international purposes Vorobyov is also credited as Alex Sparrow, a translation of his Russian name. He is best known for appearing on the Russian version of The X Factor
at the age of 17 in 2005. In 2006 Vorobyov was contracted by Universal Music Russia, and in December 2007 was appointed as a goodwill ambassador
for Y-PEER, a youth-based initiative of the United Nations Population Fund
.
In 2005 Alex won the gold medal for his solo performance at the Delphic Games IV. In the same year Alex went to Moscow where he was ranked #3 in a TV competition. He later moved to Moscow and entered more competitions.
In 2006, he signed a contract for Universal Music Russia. In July of that year Alex was one of the performers at the "Big Eight" which was held in St. Petersburg. He was one of the executors of "Youth Eight" and was also given the opportunity to sing during the closing ceremony.
In 2007, Alex won an MTV award for upcoming artists.
In 2008, he entered the national selections for the Russian Eurovision song with "New Russian Kalinka", he came in fifth place.
He returned in 2009 but was forced to withdraw his entry due to employment schedule conflict.
Alex was finally chosen to represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011. He performed "Get You" which he co-wrote with the famous producer RedOne. He came in 16th place yet generated a lot of success from participating.
In 2010, Alex took part in a reality series called "Cruel Intentions", he made it to the finals finishing in second place. Later that year, he enlisted as a candidate on the TV show "Ice and Fire" in which he paired up with the famous ice-skater Tatiana Navka (Russian: Татьяной Навкой). Despite an arm injury Alex continued his participation in the show.
In 2008 and 2009 he competed in the Russian national selections for the Eurovision Song Contest
with the songs New Russian Kalinka and Angelom Biht but lost to Dima Bilan
and Anastasia Prikhodko respectively. On March 5, 2011 he was eventually selected to represent Russia
in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
, with the song "Get You
", written by highly successful Moroccan producer Nadir Khayat (RedOne
).
Tula, Russia
Tula is an industrial city and the administrative center of Tula Oblast, Russia. It is located south of Moscow, on the Upa River. Population: -History:...
, RSFSR
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic , commonly referred to as Soviet Russia, Bolshevik Russia, or simply Russia, was the largest, most populous and economically developed republic in the former Soviet Union....
, Soviet Union
Soviet Union
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) is a Russia
Russia
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n singer and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
who performs both in Russian and English. For international purposes Vorobyov is also credited as Alex Sparrow, a translation of his Russian name. He is best known for appearing on the Russian version of The X Factor
Sekret Uspekha
Sekret Uspekha was a Russian popular music talent show, broadcast on Saturdays on RTR. It was similar in format to Narodniy Artist, and was the Russian version of the British show The X Factor, created by Simon Cowell. The Секрет Успеха of the title refers to the secret and undefinable...
at the age of 17 in 2005. In 2006 Vorobyov was contracted by Universal Music Russia, and in December 2007 was appointed as a goodwill ambassador
Goodwill Ambassador
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for Y-PEER, a youth-based initiative of the United Nations Population Fund
United Nations Population Fund
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.
Early life
Alex was born on January 19, 1988 in Tula (Russian:Туле). His father was head of a company and his mother remained at home as a housewife. Alex played football as a child and played for the local youth team in Tula. At first he wanted to pursue a career in sports, but later chose to pursue music as his profession.Music career
Alex studied the accordion at the College Of Music. Whilst there, he participated in many competitions. When Alex graduated he decided to return to the musical school, however this time he opted to study in the vocal department. For a short period of time, he was the lead singer of the Tula folklore ensemble "Delight".In 2005 Alex won the gold medal for his solo performance at the Delphic Games IV. In the same year Alex went to Moscow where he was ranked #3 in a TV competition. He later moved to Moscow and entered more competitions.
In 2006, he signed a contract for Universal Music Russia. In July of that year Alex was one of the performers at the "Big Eight" which was held in St. Petersburg. He was one of the executors of "Youth Eight" and was also given the opportunity to sing during the closing ceremony.
In 2007, Alex won an MTV award for upcoming artists.
In 2008, he entered the national selections for the Russian Eurovision song with "New Russian Kalinka", he came in fifth place.
He returned in 2009 but was forced to withdraw his entry due to employment schedule conflict.
Alex was finally chosen to represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011. He performed "Get You" which he co-wrote with the famous producer RedOne. He came in 16th place yet generated a lot of success from participating.
Acting career
His acting career took off in 2006 when he starred in "Alice's Dream". Alex later enrolled in acting school. Spring 2008 saw Alex graduate from the theater school. He later became a student of the Moscow Art Theater School. Once his employment in acting was well established, Alex left the school.In 2010, Alex took part in a reality series called "Cruel Intentions", he made it to the finals finishing in second place. Later that year, he enlisted as a candidate on the TV show "Ice and Fire" in which he paired up with the famous ice-skater Tatiana Navka (Russian: Татьяной Навкой). Despite an arm injury Alex continued his participation in the show.
In 2008 and 2009 he competed in the Russian national selections for the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
with the songs New Russian Kalinka and Angelom Biht but lost to Dima Bilan
Dima Bilan
' is a Russian actor and pop singer . Bilan represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with "Never Let You Go", finishing second, and he won the contest in 2008 in Belgrade, with the song "Believe". He has had several Russian no. 1 hits....
and Anastasia Prikhodko respectively. On March 5, 2011 he was eventually selected to represent Russia
Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest
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in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
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, with the song "Get You
Get You
"Get You" is a song performed by Russian pop singer Alex Vorobyov who represented his country at the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 held in Düsseldorf, Germany on May 10, 2011. He qualified through to the final that took plave on May 14, 2011, finishing at the 16th place...
", written by highly successful Moroccan producer Nadir Khayat (RedOne
RedOne
Nadir Khayat , known by the stage name RedOne, is a Moroccan producer and songwriter. Renowned for co-producing hit singles such as "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "LoveGame", "Bad Romance", "Alejandro" and "Judas", he is attributed by some as the key to Lady Gaga's success...
).
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