| Valeriya Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 17, 1968 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Iosif Prigozhin |
Valeriya is a Russian singer, model, and actress who is widely known for having released a number of albums including The Taiga Symphony (1992), as well as numerous singles, like Formula stchastya/Formula of Happiness (2015). She has appeared in various TV movies, for instance The Golden Key (2009). She is the recipient of many honors and accolades such as the title “People’s Artist of Russia” in 2013 and the MTV Russia Music Award in 2004 for “Best Performer”. Valeriya has amassed more than 3.5 million followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Alla Yurievna Perfilova
Nick Names
The Madonna of Moscow, Valeriya
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Atkarsk, Russian SFSR, USSR
Residence
Moscow, Russia
Nationality
Education
As a kid, she took lessons in piano at her local music school. In 1985, she joined the Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, and went on to graduate from there in 1990. She also went to the Musical Academy in Moscow and graduated from there.
Occupation
Singer, Model, Actress
Family
- Father – Yuri Ivanovich (Director)
- Mother – Galina Nikolaevna (Music Teacher)
Genre
Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Shulgin Records
- Lad Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
60 kg or 132 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
She has dated –
- Leonid Yaroshevsky (1986-1988) – She married Yaroshevsky. They eventually got divorced.
- Alexandr Shulgin (1993-2002) – She tied the knot with Alexandr. The pair had three children together, namely a daughter Anna Shulgina (b. June 21, 1993) and 2 sons named Artyom Shulgin (b. August 25, 1994) and Arseniy Shulgin (b. November 8, 1998). The marriage did not last and they got divorced.
- Iosif Prigozhin (2003-Present) – She married Iosif Prigozhin on June 5, 2003, which led her to have three step-children, namely Dmitriy Prigozhin (b. April 22, 1989), Danaya Prigozhina (b. March 4, 1997) and Elizaveta Prigozhina (b. January 15, 1999). Her superstar singing career has been managed by her producer husband, Iosif.
Race / Ethnicity
White
She is of Russian descent.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Shapely lips
- High cheekbones
- Cheerful smile
Brand Endorsements
She has endorsed or promoted several brands such as Arthair.
Valeriya Favorite Things
- Fitness Regimen – Yoga
Source – Instagram
Valeriya Facts
- She has recalled that her mother had always supported and encouraged her to succeed in her career.
- Valeriya has sold more than 100 million records in Russia.
- One of her most-loved songs of her own has been Wild on the album Out of Control which was released in both English and Russian and she has noticed that in both the languages, the strong emotion behind the song can be felt.
- She has been a member of the Council for Culture and Art under the President of the Russian Federation, since 2012.
- Valeriya has written the autobiography Life, Tears and Love (2006), and has written the fitness book titled Yoga with Valeriya (2010).
- If she had to describe the music industry in 3 words, it would be pressing, commercial, and dependent.
- Valeriya has disclosed that she has tried to balance her career and personal life by ultimately focusing on only 2 things in her life which have been her family and her work, never having wasted time on unnecessary things. She has felt lucky that she has been able to consider her work as her hobby. She has always planned her schedule ahead of time. She has ensured she has known when the children have school holidays and has made arrangements that have led to her spending more time as a family.
- Valeriya has owned vacation homes in places like Siesta Key, Florida and Portugal.
Featured Image by Valeriya / Instagram
