ANI LORAK – SHADY LADY OF UKRAINIAN VARIETY
In the asset solo concerts at the National Palace of Arts "Ukraine", albums, singles, biographical video, video clips. Her photos were published on the covers of Cosmopolitan, FHM, What's On magazines. She played main role in the musical "Gypsies", as well as roles in New Year's musical projects: Oksana () and Fanchetta (“Crazy Day, or The Marriage of Figaro”), took second place in the song competition and is not going to stop there.
Caroline
She was born in 1978 in the small town of Kitsman, in the north of the Chernivtsi region, in the very house where Vladimir Ivasyuk, the author of the song “Chervona Ruta,” was born. Maybe it was a sign that the girl would become a singer. Moreover, everyone in her family sang. The singer's father, a local journalist, graduated music school in the class of choir conductor, as well as the philological faculty of Chernivtsi University; mother worked as a radio announcer. According to the star’s recollections, even her grandmother always hummed something... By the way, it was at the suggestion of her Polish grandmother that she was named Karolina.
Childhood future star Ukrainian stage spent in Chernivtsi. Since her parents divorced before her birth and there was no one to help her mother, the children, Caroline and her brother Sergei, were sent to a boarding school to be looked after. The desire to become a singer Carolina appeared at the age of four. The girl often performed at various school competitions vocals In 1992, she participated in the popular Chernivtsi festival “Primrose” and won. It is here that the fourteen-year-old Caroline meets producer Yuri Thalesa and signs his first professional contract.
Ani Lorak - Carolina in reverse
She still remembers her first performance experience. He and his brother were walking along a nearby street, and Sergei decided to go see his friend, and Caroline stayed near the entrance and started singing loudly. People began to gather around. The girl liked that they looked at her and listened to her sing with her mouth open! According to the singer herself, it was clear in their eyes that she had something that they didn’t have. Inspired, she continued to sing even louder... 
She sang everything like the radio: Pugachev, Dolina, Veski. When she stopped there was applause. And one grandmother approached the future star and held out an iron ruble with the words: “Here, my dear, this ruble, but in your life you will earn many more such rubles.”
And the Russian singer brought fame to the young singer. television program"Morning Star", released in March 1995. Then Caroline became known as: has already been entered in this competition Russian singer under the name Carolina, and the Ukrainian Carolina had to get out of a difficult situation by performing under a pseudonym, which is the reverse reading of her name.
At the same time, according to the results of the survey “New Stars of the Old Year”, she was recognized as the discovery of 1994 and awarded the “Golden Firebird” of the Tavria Games, and at the Chervona Ruta festival held in Crimea she took second place.
Star friends of Ani Lorak
Ani and Philip Kirkorov met in 2002 on the set of the musical “Evenings on the Farm” 
near Dikanka" in Kyiv, where she played the main role of Oksana, and he played the cute little devil. At first he didn't pay special attention at the girl, but during a break, having fun at the piano, she suddenly began to sing... It was an absolutely amazing timbre, which was somewhat reminiscent of the voice of Alla Pugacheva in her youth. In addition, it turned out that Lorak is well versed in the work of the prima donna and knows her songs. Then life collided with them on the set of the musical “The Marriage of Figaro,” where they were already like old friends. After that, they saw each other every time Ani came to Moscow - so a fleeting acquaintance grew into a strong friendship.
Philip is a long-time fan of the competition. In 1995, he participated in it himself, in 1997 he went there with Alla Pugacheva, in 2007 - with Dima Koldun, representing Belarus. This year he is the composer of the song 
“Shady Lady” decided to entrust her performance. Kirkorov was sure that Ani would show good result at the competition, and helped her prepare for it. They made a good creative tandem with Philip: according to Anya, if she has a question, a problem - not only creatively, but also personally - she always consults with him. By and large, he also does production work. But at the same time, he is more to her than a producer. Apparently, to some extent, Philip was able to become an older brother for him ( brother singer Sergei died in Afghanistan when she was 9 years old, and, probably, the place for brotherly love remained unfilled in her heart).
Dreams of Ani Lorak
When Anya is asked about her childhood dream, she replies that her dream has come true - she always wanted to sing. They began to recognize her in Europe, she tours in Greece, Turkey, England, Sweden, 
but she believes that she needs to move on, open new horizons and become a world-famous singer.
Now she has fulfilled her role as a beloved wife and mother. On August 15, 2009, she married one of the owners of the famous tour operator “Turtess Travel” - Turkish citizen Murat Nalkakioglu. The couple got married in the central registry office of Kyiv, and after that they celebrated their wedding on a grand scale in Turkey. The singer met her future husband in 2003 in Antalya on vacation. In 2004, Murat moved to Ukraine. And two years later he proposed to the singer. Daughter Sofia Muratovna Nalkakioglu (Nalchadzhi) was born on June 9, 2011. After much discussion, she finally decided to baptize Sofia in an Orthodox church, despite the fact that her husband, Murat Nalkakioglu, is a Muslim.
Ani Lorak Awards
At the age of 19, she received the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine, thereby becoming the youngest singer from 
those who have ever received it. Possessor huge amount awards, “Golden Discs”, winner of prestigious international and Ukrainian festivals and ratings and winner of the Grand Prix of the World Competition of Young Performers Big Apple Music-96 in New York. And in 2005 she was awarded the Order of St. Stanislaus, IV degree, with the Officer’s Cross “for strengthening the international authority of Ukraine, high professionalism, high creative achievements, charitable activities and loyalty to knightly ideals."
Album with meaning
She released a studio album under the symbolic title “15”. This name speaks not only of creative experience at that time, but also of many important thoughts, which are revealed in the songs of the album. Moreover, according to the artist herself, 15 is her favorite age. 
The album includes both Lorak’s famous hits, including the compositions “At First Sight” and “I’m with You,” as well as new tracks. For the first time in her entire career, the singer produced the album herself. Moreover, “15” includes two versions of the hit “Bring Back My Love” - a duet with Valery Meladze, as well as a solo performance. New album filled with three moods: lyrics, dance and drive of live music. Undoubtedly, the singer did not forget to include in the album the compositions that fans and lovers of her work are accustomed to. An unexpected track on the album was a cover version of Jon Bon Jovi’s legendary hit “It’s My Life.” As you know, the musician personally gave permission to use the track in the record. The album includes only one composition in Ukrainian - “I will become the sea” - in best traditions songs by Lorak, which all romantics and lyricists liked.
This album can be called emotional, frank, courageous and sincere work, with which I have always skillfully pleased 
admirers of his talent. Impeccable vocals, live sound, high-quality music and the unrivaled performance style of the Ukrainian star cannot but charm and fascinate.
FACTS
With support, three children's books were published - “How to become a star”, “How to become a princess”, “How to become a culinary star in 7 days”. The singer is also the producer of her brand.
Ukrposhta decided to immortalize the singer on its stamps. In October 2008, a personalized stamp and an envelope with an image were issued.
Ukrainian pop star Ani Lorak and Turkish businessman Murat Nalchadzhioglu have been officially married for more than 4 years. Over the years, rumors about their imminent separation have repeatedly appeared in the press and on television. The handsome man from Turkey was repeatedly awarded the title of gigolo. But Murat takes all gossip calmly and admits that he loves his wife and little daughter very much.
How did the story of Turkish-Ukrainian love begin?
Carolina (Ani Lorak) is a Ukrainian pop star. Murat is a successful Turkish businessman. They met in sunny Antalya (Turkey) and, as Murat admits, love broke out between them at first sight.
In 2005, Carolina arrived at a Turkish hotel on vacation, where she was noticed by a businessman. One warm evening, the singer went out to breathe the sea air, and at that time Murat drew attention to her. Then he did not know that in front of him was a Ukrainian pop star. He decided to joke with the girl and invited her to sing karaoke on the hotel stage better than the local band. Lorak smiled and replied that her performance would cost him a pretty penny. Following, Murat shouted: “Soon you will sing only for me...” And he turned out to be right. In 2009, the lovers had a beautiful wedding.
Ani Lorak’s husband says that when he found out what Carolina was doing, he felt sick. After all, just recently he behaved like a self-confident type. Now he had to organize a gala meeting for the Ukrainian singer in Turkey. Nalchadzhioglu was the manager and co-owner of the hotel where Ani Lorak stayed.
Signs of fate
Ani Lorak's husband Murat admitted that he fell in love with Carolina, looking into her eyes. In Antalya, an affair began between a businessman.
Caroline especially believes in signs of fate. The singer decided that if they were destined to be together, fate would indicate this. And so it happened. One day, on a hot sunny day, a girl was swimming in the sea and thought: “If yesterday’s Turkish handsome man comes here now, then our relationship will continue...” And at that moment Murat Nalchadzhioglu appeared on the beach. This was the first sign. When Caroline was leaving home, the businessman said that he would wait for her again and would never forget her.
A year later, the Ukrainian pop star returned to Antalya for work. And again fate brought her together with Murat. This was another sign, after which the Turkish businessman decided to move to Ukraine and start new life sled.
Beautiful wedding
Many are interested in the question of how many years it took Ani Lorak’s husband to win the heart of the Ukrainian pop star.
The Turkish businessman admits that from the day they met, Carolina began to have warm feelings for him, which made it easier for him to seduce the burning beauty. Murat made an official proposal to Lorak in Paris on her birthday. And in 2009, a ceremony took place in Kyiv, which was attended only by close friends. On August 22 of the same year, another magnificent wedding was organized, but in Turkey.
Carolina admits that she has long dreamed of a real big wedding ceremony. And Murat was able to carry it out. The celebration in Turkey turned out to be grandiose and unforgettable.
Birth of a daughter
2 years after the beautiful wedding, in 2011, a girl was born, who was named Sophia. The name of the long-awaited child was invented by Ani Lorak’s husband.
Carolina and Murat love their daughter very much. As the singer herself admits, Sophia is the fruit of their love, which further cements family relationships. The parents showed a photo of their first child to fans and a curious public only once. Murat and Carolina believe that it should not be put on public display.
Ani Lorak's husband always supports his beloved
The Ukrainian singer has admitted more than once that she married an imperfect man. And Murat is irritated by some of the shortcomings of his other half.
In a hurry to get ready for a tour, Lorak often makes a mess in the apartment, throwing things around. Murat is very annoyed by this, because he likes every thing to be in its place. But such minor everyday quarrels are compensated by mutual understanding and love. The singer makes up for her “bad behavior” with romantic surprises.
Ani Lorak’s husband always tries to support his beloved. The Turkish businessman accompanied his wife to Eurovision, where she received a well-deserved second place. And in the future he supported her in musical career. It was after Eurovision that fans began to be interested in the name of Ani Lorak’s husband.
Every year, happy spouses try to relax together. According to Lorak, Murat always chooses a place to relax. At the beginning of 2014, the couple and their daughter flew to Israel on vacation, and from there to Thailand.
For the sake of the Ukrainian singer, Murat Nalchadzhioglu sacrificed a lot. He left his home country, left his business, friends and family there. But the most difficult test was learning the Russian language and the constant sight of video cameras. At first, every appearance in the world turned into a nightmare for him. But later Murat got used to it and began to be calm about frequent photo flashes.
Brief biography
Murat Nalchadzhioglu, husband of Ani Lorak, was born in the Republic of Turkey on June 12, 1977. In 2014 he will turn 37 years old. In Kyiv, he is the owner of the Mangal restaurant chain, the Dali Park and Turquoise entertainment clubs.
The famous couple has their own car fleet, which is replenished with new car models every year.
Now the Turkish businessman owns the establishment “The Lounge & Mangal”, the seasonal restaurant-club “Dali Park”, and the beach complex “Biruza Beach Club”, which operates only in the summer.
Ani Lorak is a Ukrainian singer, actress and TV presenter, People's Artist of Ukraine, who won second place at Eurovision 2008 with the song “Shady Lady”.Ani Lorak's childhood
Karolina Miroslavovna Kuek was born in the small town of Kitsman, Chernivtsi region, Ukrainian SSR. Caroline’s father, Miroslav Ivanovich Kuek, who graduated from the music school with a degree in conductor and the philological faculty of Chernivtsi University, worked as a journalist, and her mother, Zhanna Vasilyevna Linkova, was an announcer on the regional radio. 
As fate would have it, Caroline's parents divorced even before she was born. It was decided to name the baby Olga, but the Polish grandmother insisted that the newborn be named Caroline. The newborn already had two older brothers - Sergei and Igor. In 1987, Sergei, who paid especially close attention to the development of his sister’s vocal abilities, died in Afghanistan.
The girl wanted to sing on stage at the age of four, so as she grew up she began actively trying out her voice at school and city talent competitions. In 1992, Carolina became the winner of the popular local festival “Primrose,” where she also met Yuri Thalesa, a representative of the Titan production center. So the girl signed her first contract and became a professional singer.
The beginning of Ani Lorak's career
In 1995, the 17-year-old singer performed in Russian show young talents “Morning Star” with the song “My God”. When the girl applied to participate, it turned out that a singer named Carolina was already listed in the program, so she had to come up with a pseudonym - the girl read her name backwards and appeared before the audience as the “newborn” Ani Lorak. 
After her debut on television, the girl was recognized as the discovery of the year based on a survey of viewers. She moved to Kyiv, in July 1995 she performed at the international music festival“Tavria Games”, where she was awarded the “Golden Firebird” statuette, and in September she took second place at the “Chervona Ruta” festival.
One of Ani Lorak's first performances
By this time, Ani Lorak had completed work on her debut album “I Want to Fly,” recorded in the jazz-rock style. At the beginning of 1996, the album was released by the English studio “Holy Music” with a circulation of 6 thousand copies, however, for unknown reasons, not a single copy reached the singer’s homeland.
In the summer of the same year, Carolina again took part in the Tavria Games, this time accompanied by the American group The Blues Brothers, and was nominated for the Golden Firebird Award in the Best Singer category.
Ani Lorak: Tavria Games-1996
In the summer of 1997, the artist conquered the Tavrian Games for the third time with a video clip for the song “I'll Be Back,” which became the title song of Ani Lorak's second studio album, released a few months later.
At the beginning of 1999, Ani Lorak went on her first major tour: the list of cities included megacities of the USA, Germany, France, Hungary and, of course, cities of Ukraine.
Upon returning to her homeland, Ani Lorak became the youngest honored artist of Ukraine and met composer Igor Krutoy. The result of their collaboration was the song “Mirrors” and a new contract, which came into force in 2000.
At the end of 2001, Ani Lorak released her fourth solo disc entitled “Where you are...”. From the next “Tavria Games”, held in the summer of the same year, the girl took home another “Golden Firebird” for winning the nomination “Best Singer of the Year” and “Golden Disc”, which she was awarded for the impressive sales results of her last album.
In 2004, an album called “Ani Lorak” was released. It quickly achieved gold status, and the song “Three Common Words” was recognized as the song of the year.
In 2005, Ani Lorak thought about conquering English-speaking listeners. Her sixth solo album, “Smile,” went on sale. The composition of the same name performed by the singer was supposed to represent Ukraine at international competition"Eurovision".
Ani Lorak at Eurovision
Ani Lorak with the song “Smile” became the favorite in the national selection for the international music competition Eurovision 2005, which was supposed to take place in Kyiv. However, during the final part of the selection, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Nikolai Tomenko intervened. At his insistence, bypassing the preliminary selections, the group “Grinjols”, which became famous for the composition “Together We Are Rich” during the Orange Revolution, went to Eurovision. The team performed extremely poorly (according to the overwhelming majority of critics), taking 19th place out of 24 possible. 
In 2008, Ani Lorak made another attempt to be among the Eurovision participants, and this time fortune turned to the girl. Presenting to the audience of the competition the fresh single “Shady Lady”, the music for which was written by Philip Kirkorov, she took second place, losing first to Dima Bilan with the song “Believe”. Later, Ani sang the song “Shady Lady” in Russian (the composition “From Heaven to Heaven”).
Ani Lorak - Shady Lady (Ukraine) 2008 Eurovision Song Contest
After performing at Eurovision and without that popular singer ended up on top musical Olympus. Songs from the new album “The Sun” were actively broadcast on Ukrainian and Russian radio and television channels, which received platinum status and also brought the singer the Russian “Golden Gramophone” award.
The singer took part in recording an album in support of people living with HIV. As part of the project, she presented the composition “I Love,” recorded together with an HIV-positive young man named Vlad.
In the same year, Ani Lorak recorded a joint composition with Timur Rodriguez (“Hobbies”), received an invitation to perform together with the singer Anastasha and agreed to participate in the tour “With Ukraine in the Heart!” in support of Yulia Tymoshenko. In November, the girl became the host of Junior Eurovision, and at the end of the year she appeared in the studio of Alla Pugacheva’s “Christmas Meetings” with the lyrical ballad “Waiting for You.”
Ani Lorak’s next album, “Light Up Your Heart,” was released only in 2013.
In 2014, the singer, together with Sergei Lazarev, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk and Tamara Gverdtsiteli, became a mentor in the fourth season of the Voice of Ukraine show.
Ani Lorak: actress, model and public figure
In 2001, Ani Lorak made her debut as an actress with the role of Oksana in the comedy musical “Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka”. Her “partner” was Oleg Skripka, who played the role of the blacksmith Vakula. 
Ani could also be seen in the role of Zemfira in the musical “Gypsies” and a lieutenant of the medical service in the film “Take Your Overcoat”, as well as in the image of Fanchetta in the musical “Crazy Day, or The Marriage of Figaro”, where, in addition to Ani Lorak, other outstanding artists with Ukrainian roots - Anastasia Stotskaya, Lolita Milyavskaya and the incomparable Sofia Rotaru.
Baby is spoken in the singer's voice in the Norwegian dub animated film“Carlson, who lives on the roof” (2002), as well as the bee Susumu and the cat Bruno from the Estonian cartoon “The Adventures of Lotte from Samodelkino” (2007).
Evening Urgant - Ani Lorak.
Ani Lorak has released three books for children: “How to become a princess”, “How to become a star” and “How to become a culinary star in 7 days”.
In 2010, Ani Lorak became a model for Oriflame cosmetics, while also being the face of the travel company TurTess Travel and the Schwarzkopf brand.
The girl was the UN Goodwill Ambassador on AIDS and HIV in Ukraine, and was also the face of the charity program “No to Orphanhood!” In 2005, the singer was awarded the Order of St. Stanislaus, IV degree, and the Officer’s Cross “For strengthening the international authority of Ukraine, high professionalism, high creative achievements, charitable activities and loyalty to knightly ideals.”
Few people know, but Ani Lorak is Ukrainian singer, despite the fact that Russian television she is shown quite often. She always looks young and fresh, like a graduate who has just graduated from school. But how old is Ani Lorak really now? This question is asked by many fans of the singer. But no matter how old she is, she still remains a bright and outstanding artist.
How old is Ani Lorak now?
This pop diva was born on September 27, 1978. Therefore, now (in 2016) she is 38 years old, and in 2017 she will become 39. It is difficult to imagine, but it is true.
It is important to note that Ani Lorak began her career in 1995. Then she began performing on the Morning Star program. There she showed herself well, after which she began to participate in various song competitions.
She has taken first and second places in singing competitions many times. And many experts recognized it as the discovery of 1994. It is important to note that already in the fall of 1995, the young singer recorded her first album, which was released in the jazz-rock style.
How old is Ani Lorak on the big stage?
Already in 1999 she was recognized as an Honored Artist of Ukraine. She became the youngest of all to receive this title.
In 2000, the girl entered into a contract with Igor Krutoy. At the same time, she actively performs in her homeland, Ukraine. There she releases several albums. And her song “3 Zing Words” became the most popular in 2004.
She also has an album on English, which is called “Smile”. It was certified gold, like all her other albums. Ani Lorak has repeatedly received the Golden Gramophone and was nominated for the Muz-TV Award.
It is important to note that the singer was also an actress. She played the role of Oksana in the musical “Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka”. This musical was broadcast on Russian television on New Year's Eve.
Thus, this singer has been creating for more than 20 years. And her work is becoming more and more popular. She was able to achieve success not only in Ukraine itself, but also in the CIS countries. And after the Eurovision Song Contest, the whole world recognized her.
How Ani Lorak appeared
The real name of this pop diva is Karolina Miroslavovna Kuek. On the Morning Star, the girl wanted to perform under the name Carolina. But there was already such a contestant. And she was asked to come up with a pseudonym. Then she simply read her name backwards, and it turned out to be Ani Lorak.
Despite her current fame, the singer lived in a poor family. Due to lack of money, she was even brought up in a boarding school. But this did not stop her from being creative.
The girl always took part in school amateur performances. And in 1992 she was at the Primrose festival, where she won a landslide victory. After which, a well-known producer at that time noticed her and signed a contract with her.
It was in 1992 that the girl began to earn money by singing. Although yes great fame there were still a few years left.
Today this singer is valued not only for her voice, but also for her impeccable appearance. It is a symbol of famous cosmetic companies in Ukraine. She was also included in the top 100 several times. sexy women world according to foreign magazines.
Caroline was born on September 27, 1978 in the city of Kitsman, Chernivtsi region in Ukraine. The desire to become a singer in the biography of Ani Lorak manifested itself in childhood. While studying at school, the girl participated in various competitions. The first step to fame was winning the Primrose competition. This event is also significant due to Lorak’s acquaintance with producer Y. Falyosa.
In 1995, Carolina first became known under the pseudonym “Ani Lorak”. Then, in her biography, Lorak took part in the Morning Star program. In the same year she moved to Kyiv.
Ani Lorak's first album was released in 1996 (“I Want to Fly”). In 1995, and then in 1996, the singer received the Golden Firebird at the Tavria Games. Ani Lorak also participated in competitions outside her homeland: in 1996 she won the New York “Big Apple Music” competition. The next album “I'll be back” in the biography of Ani Lorak was released in 1998. And since 2000 he has been collaborating with Igor Krutoy. The singer’s albums “There, where you are” (2001), “Ani Lorak” (2004) became gold. Also among the singer’s albums: “Smile” (2005), “Rozkazhi” (2006), “15” (2007), “Shady Lady” (2008).
Ani Lorak's songs have been repeatedly recognized as the best (“Golden Firebird”, “Golden Gramophone”).
And Ani herself became several times best singer year, and is also considered the most beautiful woman Ukraine (according to Viva magazine).
In 2008, Ani Lorak took part in Eurovision. Having performed Philip Kirkorov’s song “Shady Lady”, Lorak won second place. Lorak received the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine in 1999. A People's Artist became in 2008. Ani Lorak’s album “The Sun” was released in 2009, and was very popular with listeners.
In addition to studying music, Carolina proved herself to be an outstanding actress. Starred in several musical films(for example, “Evenings on a farm near Dikanka”, “Crazy Day or the Marriage of Figaro”, “Little Red Riding Hood”). Carolina also voiced the characters of several cartoons. Owns a restaurant in Kyiv.
Lorak is the UN Goodwill Ambassador to Ukraine on HIV issues. He has many titles, awards, and prizes not only in musical fields.
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