Kamaliya
| Kamaliya Zahoor | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Natalya Shmarenkova |
| Born | May 18, 1978 |
| Origin | Zabaykalye, USSR |
| Genres | Pop rock, synthpop, europop, eurodance, techno |
| Occupations | Singer actress Mrs. World 2008 |
| Instruments | voice, violin |
| Years active | 1993 – Present |
| Labels | Kamaliya |
| Associated acts | Philipp Kirkorov, Svetlana Loboda, Konstantin Meladze, Valeria Kozlova, Valery Meladze |
| Website | www.kamaliya.net |
Kamaliya Zahoor (Ukrainian: Камалія Захур, Russian: Камалия Захур; born May 18, 1978) is a Ukrainian musical performer, actress, model and the 2008 Mrs. World.[1][2][3]
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[edit] Biography
Kamaliya (real name Natalya Shmarenkova; Russian: Наталья Шмаренкова) was born in 1977 in Zabaikallye, Chita Oblast, Russia.[1][4] When she turned three, her military father was deployed to Budapest, where she danced and sang in the children's ensemble called "Kolokol’chik" (the Jingle).[4] When her family later moved to Lviv, she took classes in violin and opera, and while in school, she took part in as many concerts and shows as possible. Her efforts were noticed and she received an invitation to sing with the Ukrainian folk music group "Halytska Perlyna" (Halych Perl).[4]
In 2003 Kamaliya wed Mohammad Zahoor, a British/Pakistani businessman. Kamaliya is also involved in charity projects in Ukraine and Pakistan.[1]
[edit] Career
[edit] 1993-2007
In 1993 Kamaliya became the laureate of the Chervona Ruta (Red Rue) Festival and then won the TV-Chance-Stars contest in Moscow. In 1997 she graduated from the University of Culture and got a Degree in variety art and mass shows direction.[4] She also recorded her first video clip "Techno style". For three years in a row Kamaliya won first prizes at the national singing festival "Pesenniy Vernisazh".[citation needed]
From 1999 through 2000 she wrote more than 50 songs, and worked on her album "It is love". In 2000, her song "Love you" won the first prize as the National Hit Parade's "Song of the Year".
In 2001 she created the show-center "Kamaliya", which not only promoted her, but also organized gala concerts and shows and programs with participation Ukrainian, Russian and foreign stars.
In 2003 she became "Miss South Ukraine" and "Miss Open – Odessa". Also in 2003, she married British/Pakistan businessman Mohammad Zahoor.[1]
In 2004 the President of Ukraine awarded Kamaliya with the title Honored Artist of Ukraine for her outstanding achievements in developing Ukrainian culture.[5]
In 2005, Kamaliya took part in the "All Ukrainian Charity Tour" in support of children with AIDS. The President of Pakistan congratulated Kamaliya on her successful performance at the International Lahore Festival.[6]
In 2007 she took part in the "Svit talantiv Ukrayiny" (All-Ukraine Children Festival),[7] and undertook a charity mission to Pakistan.[citation needed]
In 2009 she filmed a television pilot Coffee with Kamaliya where she interviews celebrities.[1]
[edit] Mrs. World 2008
On June 30, 2008, Kamaliya won the Mrs. World pageant.[1][2][8] The event took place in Kaliningrad, Russia.[9] She ranked in the top five contestants, which were as follows: Mrs. Ukraine, Mrs. Belarus, Mrs. Vietnam, Mrs. Peru and Mrs. Singapore.
In 2009 she was in Vietnam to pass her tiara on to the 2009 Mrs. World, Russian Victoria Radochinskaya.[2]
[edit] Film career
In 2010 Kamaliya became known as a "movie star" after the premiere of the comedy film Muzh Moey Vdovy (Russian: Муж моей вдовы, Husband of My Widow) by Leonid Gorovets.[10] The movie had its theatrical release on April 1, 2010 in Ukraine and Russia.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f Popova, Yuliya (August 6, 2009). "Zahoor’s wife, Kamaliya, has her own ambitions". Kyiv Post. http://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/46582/. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ a b c Popova, Yuliya (November 26, 2009). "Ukrainian Kamaliya passes her Mrs. World crown to Russian beauty". Kyiv Post. http://www.kyivpost.com/news/guide/general/detail/53695/. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ "Cantora ucraniana vence o concurso 'Miss Casada'" (in Portuguese). G1 (AFP). June 30, 2008. http://g1.globo.com/Noticias/Mundo/0,,MUL619002-5602,00-CANTORA+UCRANIANA+VENCE+O+CONCURSO+MISS+CASADA.html. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Kamaliya bio at UMKA". umka.com.ua. http://www.umka.com.ua/eng/singer/kamaliya.html. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ "Заслуженная артистка Украины" (in Russian). kamaliya.net. http://kamaliya.net/img/cat_awards/position/actual_1273231503.jpg. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ "Puppets and pop music—a fantastic Saturday night". Daily Times. November 12, 2006. http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\11\12\story_12-11-2006_pg13_5. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ "Svit talantiv Ukrayiny, the 5th All-Ukraine Children Festival". wumag.kiev.ua. http://www.wumag.kiev.ua/index2.php?param=pgs20073/66. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ "Mrs World history". http://www.mrsworld.com/history.html. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ "News without politics". Voice of Russia. July 1, 2008. http://english.ruvr.ru/2008/07/01/200937.html. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ "Муж моей вдовы" (in Russian). today.od.ua. http://www.mrsworld.com/history.html. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
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