Olya Polyakova Ukrainian singer and TV presenter, actress Date of Birth: 17.01.1979 Country: Ukraine

1. Early Life and Education
2. Debut Album and Collaborations
3. Creation of Superblonde
4. Breakthrough with Vernacular Pop
5. Notable Singles and Music Videos
6. Television Career and Recognition
7. Personal Life

Early Life and Education

Ola Polyakova was born on January 17, 1984, in Vinnytsia, Ukrainian SSR. Her father was a diplomat, while her mother was a pediatrician. As a child, she appeared in several roles in the humorous film magazine "Yeralash." After graduating from Vinnytsia Secondary School No. 13 and a music school in piano, she entered and successfully graduated with honors from the Vinnytsia Music College of Culture and Arts named after M. D. Leontovych, specializing in choral conducting. She is also a graduate of the Kyiv National University of Culture in pop vocals and the Kyiv National Music Academy of Ukraine named after P. I. Tchaikovsky, holding a diploma in opera singing. Her vocal range spans three octaves.

Debut Album and Collaborations

On April 12, 2000, at a press conference for "KM Studios," the first album of Polyakova, "Come to Me," was announced as part of the "Production of Ukrainian Artists" project. The debut album featured 11 songs, and the music video for the song "It Doesn't Happen" was broadcast on ICTV's "Territory A." In 2005, she began collaborating with Alexander Revzin. During this period, Polyakova released a joint album with singer Lyubasha and recorded the song "Hug Me" with the group "Tea for Two."

Creation of Superblonde

In 2008, the maxi-single "Superblonde" was released, marking the emergence of Polyakova's new image as Superblonde and the eponymous show program. She also began working with technical director and production manager Yuriy Barybin.

Breakthrough with Vernacular Pop

In 2011, Polyakova presented the song "Hello," a duet with Lyudmila Gurchenko. In late 2012, she initiated a collaboration with Mikhail Yasinsky, CEO of "EA Secret Service," who drew Polyakova's attention to the depth and color of vernacular pop. She adopted a traditional headpiece and released the hit "Russian Style."

Notable Singles and Music Videos

In 2013, Polyakova released the summer single "#Flip-flops," with the music video produced by the creative team of Oleksii Potapenko's (Potap) production center, Mozgi Entertainment. Following that, she presented "Luli," which garnered over 6 million views on YouTube. In 2014, she released the songs "Abandoned Kitten" and "Hasta la Vista, Separatist!" and shot a music video for the New Year's hit "Happy New Year!"

Television Career and Recognition

Polyakova is the winner of the second season of the show "People's Star" (TRK "Ukraine") and the host of the art-café show "People's Star" (3, 4 seasons, TRK "Ukraine"). She was also a finalist in the show "Star + Star" ("1+1") and the host of the ceremony "VIVA! Most Beautiful 2012" (with Ivan Urgant).

She has been the captain of the team "Bright Minds," a participant in the reality shows "Dolce Vita Kaput" ("Novyi Kanal"), "Hello, Maternity Leave!" ("M1"), and "Who's Against Blondes?" ("Novyi Kanal"). Polyakova has also been a commentator in the project "Goddess of Shopping" ("TET") and a participant in the projects "Superstar" ("1+1"), "Vyashka" ("1+1"), and the winner of the project "Like Two Drops" (TRK "Ukraine"). She currently hosts the entertainment show "Zoryani Yaytsia" (Star Eggs) on "Novyi Kanal."

Personal Life

Polyakova is married to Vadim, a businessman. They have two daughters, Masha (born March 2, 2005) and Alisa (born October 5, 2011).