Vrezh Kirakosyan (born in 1983) is an Armenia

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 who won the first series (2010–2011) of the Armenian X-Factor

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 Իքս-Ֆակտոր) after getting top votes in the final broadcast live on the Armenian Shant TV

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 station on 15 May 2011, against rival finalist and runner-up Srbuhi Sargsyan.

Title holder Kirakosyan competed in the "over 25" category and was mentored by judge Gisané Palyan. Ads a result of his victory, he has a contract with Sony for two singles in addition to filming of a music video for his winning song.