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Who is the father of Russian singer Philipp Kirkorov?

Who is the father of Russian singer Philipp Kirkorov?

He is a five-time winner of the “Best Selling Russian Artist” title at the World Music Awards ceremonies. Philipp Kirkorov was born on 30 April 1967 in Varna, Bulgaria. His father, Bedros Kirkorov, is a Bulgarian -born singer of Armenian descent.

Who is Philipp Kirkorov’s mother Alla Pugacheva?

His mother, Victoria Markovna Kirkorovа, (née Likhachevа) is of Russian, French and Romani descent. In 1988, Kirkorov met Russian singer Alla Pugacheva for the first time.

Who is the Bulgarian singer Philipp bedrosovich par?

Philipp Bedrosovich Kirkorov PAR (Russian: Фили́пп Бедро́сович Кирко́ров; Bulgarian: Филип Бедросов Киркоров, born 30 April 1967) is a Russian pop singer of Bulgarian origin.

What did Philipp Kirkorov sing in the Eurovision Song Contest?

Philipp Kirkorov has covered a few songs which appeared in the Eurovision Song Contest and its national finals, as well as entering a song in his own right. Songs include: “Twist, Hey!”

What was the name of Philipp Kirkorov’s daughter?

His daughter, Alla-Victoria Filippovna Kirkorova, was born in Miami. He decided to call her Alla-Victoria after Alla Pugacheva and his mother Victoria. In December 2012 he signed an open letter criticizing a St. Petersburg bill banning “homosexual propaganda”, along with pop stars like Dima Bilan and Valery Syutkin.

When did Philipp Kirkorov meet Alla Pugacheva?

In 1988, Kirkorov met Russian singer Alla Pugacheva for the first time. She invited him to take part in her New Year’s concert show. The following year, Kirkorov toured and performed with Pugacheva in Australia and Germany. He was also a finalist in the Russian national “Song of the Year” competition.

When did Philipp Kirkorov insult a female journalist?

The most notorious scandal followed an incident in Rostov-on-Don on 20 May 2004. At a press conference he insulted (using Russian obscene language) Irina Aroyan, a female journalist who had asked why so many of his songs were covers of American and European hits.

What did Philipp Kirkorov get fined for in Russia?

On 11 August 2004, Kirkorov was found guilty of insults (article 130 of the Russian penal code) and was fined 60,000 rubles (about 2000 US dollars at the time).