Nargiz Zakirova

Nargiz Zakirova is a famous Uzbek and Russian singer (birthday - October 6, 1970). She is a finalist of the 2nd season of the show "The Voice". She was nicknamed "Uzbek Madonna" for her unusual image and epatastic nature.

In the biography of the singer was everything: good and bad, great love, problems in the family. But the main thing - her talent - she was able not only to preserve, but also to develop even more.

Childhood and teenage years

She was born in the city of Tashkent. From infancy, she showed interest in music - and it is understandable, because the love for it was in the blood. The fact is that her family consisted of artists: dad and mom, grandparents and 2 uncles.

It is clear that upbringing in such an environment could not but leave its mark. The first performance took place already at the age of 4. Nargiz got a small episode in her mother's play. She had to bring out a puppet under the song "A smile will make everything brighter", which she coped with perfectly.

Studying was difficult. After the tour, which gave unforgettable emotions, had to chew the granite of science. Of course, her favorite subject was singing. But even here she was constantly getting twos, as the teacher evaluated not talent, but knowledge of texts.

Then the girl began to go to music school. And there she had a hard time, because she had to learn notes and texts, and the development of vocal skills of students time was given little.

Music

At the age of 15, she performed at "Jurmala-86". It is noteworthy that the music to the song was written by her uncle. For her performance Nargiz Zakirova was awarded the prize of audience sympathy.

Interesting fact: to participate in Jurmala could only participants aged 16 years and older. However, this restriction did not stop 15-year-old Nargiz, and she still managed to earn the respect of the audience. After Jurmala, she realized that music is her calling, and began to develop her abilities.

After school, the girl did not go to the institute, like all her classmates, but decided to tour. In addition, she was also enrolled in the school - in the vocal faculty.

This way of life she liked. But the simple format of performances seemed to her too boring and banal. So, Nargiz for the first time began to experiment with images and styles:

• performed in short shorts;
• dyed her hair;
• took male dancers in her group;
• sang rock.

Back then it was still the USSR, such epatasticity was not welcomed. Many criticized the girl for such promiscuity and even nicknamed her "Madonna".

In 1995, the singer moved to the United States. First she got a job at a video rental store, then began to sing in a New York restaurant.

In 2001 her first album "Golden Cage" was released, which sold out in America in a large circulation. In the future, the singer tried to put together a team, looking for people. Talented participants could not be found, and she decided to sing herself.

In 2011, the next record appeared - Alone. At that time, she was already thinking about moving back to Russia, but did not dare.

Participation in "The Voice"

Initially, the singer planned to come to the casting back in season 1. But her dad was diagnosed with lung cancer, and the performance had to be postponed.

Before the beginning of season 2 of "The Voice" has already passed three selections on the "X-factor" in the United States. Then she was invited to perform in Russia. Nargiz without doubt chose "The Voice" and was not mistaken.

This is how everyone learned about the epathetic singer. With her charisma she amazed not only the audience, but also the jury members. Leonid Agutin, who became her mentor, was the luckiest of all.

Under his guidance Zakirova managed to reach the final, where she lost to Sergei Volchkov. True, she herself considered it a victory, not a defeat.

Personal life

Nargiz's personal life turned out to be rich in events. She married 3 times. From Ruslan Sharipov she had a daughter Sabina. During her emigration to America, she was already married to her second husband and waited for the birth of her son Auel.

In 1997, her husband was involved in a fatal traffic accident. It was a difficult time: herself with 2 children, without a steady job. But she pulled herself together and eventually met with Italian Philip Balzano, whom she married. Already in the third marriage, a little girl Leila was born.

Since 2016, scandals began: the husband did not like the fame of the spouse, because of which they constantly quarreled. As a result, a divorce followed.

Nargiz Zakirova now.

Nargiz's tour schedule is scheduled for six months in advance. In early 2018, she caught a cold, because of which she had to suspend performances.

Also, the singer constantly pleases fans with new compositions. And not only solo. So, in August, the song "Farewell, favorite city" was released, recorded together with Basta. It was followed by a music video, which gained over 5 million views in a month.