Sekret Uspekha
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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 (Secret of Success) of the title refers to the secret and undefinable "something" that makes for star quality. The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances.
There were two series. The first was in 2005 and title was won by Vladimir Sapovskiy. A second series was broadcast in 2007, and title won by Nikolay Timokhin.
The show was cancelled after two series because of insufficient number of viewers. But after the immense success of the X Factor series internationally, a new Russian series was launched named Faktor A
(in Russian
Фактор А) after the name of Alla Pugacheva
, rather than Faktor X.
The competition is split into three categories: vocal groups (including duos), solo singers aged 16–24, and solo singers aged 25 and over. There is, however, only one final winner.
In the initial weeks of the show, public auditions are held at various locations across Russia. Each act enters the audition room (often after waiting for hours), and delivers a stand-up unaccompanied performance of their chosen song to the three judges. If at least two of the four judges say "yes" then the act goes through to the next stage.
These auditions attract large numbers of hopefuls. Only a small selection of auditions are broadcast – usually the best, the worst and the most bizarre. Much like Pop Idol
, many acts face harsh criticism from the judges.
After all auditions are complete, each of the three judges is allocated a category to mentor (supposedly at random). The contestants who survived stage one are then further refined through a series of performances at "boot camp" and at the judges' homes, until a small number eventually progress to the live finals.
In the live shows, each act performs a new song or songs each week in front of an auditorium audience as well as the judges. The songs chosen are usually pop standards or contemporary hits. Members of the public vote on the acts by telephone or text message, and this, in combination with the judges' opinions, determines which act is dismissed. The contestants are whittled away week by week until the winner eventually emerges.
two new judges took sat: Tigran Keosayan
and Valery Garkalin.
Narodniy Artist
Narodniy Artist is a television show based on the popular British show Pop Idol. The show is a contest to determine the best young singer in Russia. The show is produced by RTR in association with FBI Music & FremantleMedia...
, and was the Russian version of the British show The X Factor
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
, created by Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
. The Секрет Успеха (Secret of Success) of the title refers to the secret and undefinable "something" that makes for star quality. The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances.
There were two series. The first was in 2005 and title was won by Vladimir Sapovskiy. A second series was broadcast in 2007, and title won by Nikolay Timokhin.
The show was cancelled after two series because of insufficient number of viewers. But after the immense success of the X Factor series internationally, a new Russian series was launched named Faktor A
Faktor A
Faktor A is the Russian version of the The X Factor television talent show franchise. It is broadcasts on Russia 1 television station. The show is named Faktor A , with the letter "A" chosen in honor of Alla Pugacheva, head of the jury...
(in Russian
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
Фактор А) after the name of Alla Pugacheva
Alla Pugacheva
Alla Borisovna Pugacheva or Pugachova , born 15 April 1949), is а Soviet and Russian musical performer. Her career started in 1965 and continues to this day...
, rather than Faktor X.
Series format
There are four stages to Секрет Успеха competition:- Stage 1. Auditions
- Stage 2. Bootcamp
- Stage 3. Visits to judges' homes
- Stage 4. Live shows (finals)
The competition is split into three categories: vocal groups (including duos), solo singers aged 16–24, and solo singers aged 25 and over. There is, however, only one final winner.
In the initial weeks of the show, public auditions are held at various locations across Russia. Each act enters the audition room (often after waiting for hours), and delivers a stand-up unaccompanied performance of their chosen song to the three judges. If at least two of the four judges say "yes" then the act goes through to the next stage.
These auditions attract large numbers of hopefuls. Only a small selection of auditions are broadcast – usually the best, the worst and the most bizarre. Much like Pop Idol
Pop Idol
Pop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV on 6 October 2001. The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast - one in 2001-02 and a second in 2003...
, many acts face harsh criticism from the judges.
After all auditions are complete, each of the three judges is allocated a category to mentor (supposedly at random). The contestants who survived stage one are then further refined through a series of performances at "boot camp" and at the judges' homes, until a small number eventually progress to the live finals.
In the live shows, each act performs a new song or songs each week in front of an auditorium audience as well as the judges. The songs chosen are usually pop standards or contemporary hits. Members of the public vote on the acts by telephone or text message, and this, in combination with the judges' opinions, determines which act is dismissed. The contestants are whittled away week by week until the winner eventually emerges.
Series 1 (2005)
Sekret Uspekha (Секрет Успеха) was broadcast in late 2005. The judges were Valeriy Meladze, Katerina Von Gechmen-Valdek and Aleksandr Revzin, and the show was hosted by Aleksey Chumakov & Elena Vorobey. The winner of the first series in 2005 was Vladimir Sapovskiy, with Evgeniya Otradnaya as runner-up.Finalists
Key:- – Winner
- – Runner-up
- – Eliminated
| Category (mentor) | | Acts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16–24s (Revzin) | Alexey Vorobyov Alexey Vorobyov Alexey Vladimirovich Vorobyov is a Russian 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... (17) |
Evgeniya Otradnaya (19) | Mariya Novikova (21) | |
| 25-and-overs (Von Gechmen-Valdek) | Aleksey Kuznetsov (25) | Vladimir Dybsky (36) | Vladimir Sapovsky (39) | |
| Groups (Meladze) | 8 Marta | Nota Fraid | Queens | |
Series 2 (2007)
A second series was broadcast in 2007 and was won by Nikolay Timokhin, with Il'ya Vasil'yev as runner-up. Next to Valery MeladzeValery Meladze
Valeriy Shotayevich Meladze is a Russian singer of Georgian descent. He is the brother of composer and producer Konstantin Meladze, who writes songs for him.-Early life:...
two new judges took sat: Tigran Keosayan
Tigran Keosayan
Tigran Edmundovich Keosayan is a Russian-Armenian film director, actor and writer. He is a winner of International Film Festival Prize's including "TEFI", "Kinotavr" and "Window to Europe-2001"....
and Valery Garkalin.
Finalists
Key:- – Winner
- – Runner-up
- – Eliminated
| Category (mentor) | | Acts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16–24s (Meladze) | Dmitry Karpinchik (21) | Il'ya Vasil'yev (23) | Yekaterina Antonenko (18) | Nikolay Timokhin (18) |
| 25-and-overs (Garkalin) | Yelena Gorskaya (28) | Oskana Mukhina (27) | Ol'ga Chekadanova (42) | Vitaly Gasanov (36) |
| Groups (Keosayan) | Bridge | Just Listen | O'Da | Peekaboo |