Philip Kirkorov

Filip Kirkorov is a unique personality in Russian show business. A popular performer, whose numerous songs become absolute hits, a composer, a talented producer who managed to open the way to the stage to more than one young talent, an actor who likes to shock the public with his actions and extravagant outfits.

Since childhood - in art

The date of birth of the singer - April 30, 1967. The future famous artist was born into a creative family. His father, Bedros Filippovich Kirkorov (Kirkorian), is a famous Bulgarian singer. His mother led concert programs. The boy constantly traveled with his parents on tour, having joined the beautiful from a small age.

In 1974, the Kirkorov family moved to Moscow. There Philip went to the 1st grade, began to learn to play several musical instruments. In his autobiography, Kirkorov notes that even then he dreamed of a big stage. Having brilliantly graduated from school, he tried to enter GITIS, but the teachers agreed that the voice of the young talent has not yet strengthened, and advised him to come in a year or two. Having decided not to give up, Philip submitted documents to the Gnesinskoe School, and graduated from it very successfully, receiving a diploma with honors. Being still a freshman, he became a participant of the program "Wider Circle", singing the song "Alyosha" in his native language. With it and began the creative biography of one of the most popular Russian singers.

The beginning of a solo career

Make the first steps on the stage Philip was helped by the poet Ilya Reznik. It was at his vernissage that the singer met Alla Pugacheva and received an invitation to the "Christmas meetings". From that moment, his solo career begins to develop rapidly.

New songs come out one after another: "Heaven and Earth", "You, You, You", "Atlantis". Almost every one of them becomes super-popular, is recognized by the general public and soars to the top of the authoritative charts. Philip Kirkorov wins his first "Golden Orpheus", and in his homeland is honored with the title of the best performer of the outgoing year.

Talented in everything

In 1995, Kirkorov received the right to represent Russia at Eurovision, but managed to take only 17th place. Failure did not affect the popularity of the artist, he continued to win fame, pleasing numerous fans with new works. In 1997, Kirkorov decided to try his hand at mentoring young performers. All his mentees, at different times representing Russia at Eurovision, looked very worthy at this contest.

Philip Kirkorov does not forget about his own career as a singer, with enviable constancy presenting new songs and albums to the audience:

• "With love to the only one";
• "Primadonna";
• "I am not Rafael."

The peak of the artist's popularity came at the end of the 90s. He gives one concert after another, begins to act in movies. His acting debut was the role of a pop star in the TV series "Beauty Salon". It was followed by filming in the movies "Love in a Big City", "Matchmakers 4", several New Year's musicals. In addition, the artist led an entertainment program, participated in numerous TV projects, tried his hand at musical productions "Chicago" and "Metro".

In 2016, Filip Kirkorov (Filip Kirkorov) became the producer of Sergey Lazarev, who represented Russia at Eurovision, and wrote a song for him himself. And although the singer took only the 3rd place, his performance received the highest marks from the audience.

Another significant event in the artist's record list was a large-scale show "I", which gathered a record number of viewers. The incredibly spectacular performance involved tons of equipment and all kinds of structures in the form of elevator and stage-transformer, hundreds of costumes, stunning 3D-graphics. Fans of the singer heard both favorite hits and new compositions that conquered all those present in the hall.

Personal life of the singer

The personal life of the artist is no less dynamic than his career. There are legends about the singer's novels, he is attributed relationships with different women. However, his only wife was Alla Pugacheva, whose favor he sought for 5 years. Marriage with Primadonna, registered in 1994, came as a shock to many admirers of the singer: his wife was 18 years older. All the subsequent family life of the star couple was surrounded by numerous rumors and speculations. After 11 years, their marriage broke up. Realizing that he will not find anyone better than Alla Pugacheva, Philip Kirkorov thought about the continuation of the family. The name of the woman who became a surrogate mother, the singer preferred to keep secret.

Currently, Philip is raising two children - daughter Alla-Viktoria and son Martin-Kristin.