Talent, supported by the development of creative abilities from childhood, helps the most organic development of abilities. The girls from the duet Anna-Maria have just such a case. Artists have been basking in the glory for a long time, but some circumstances prevent official recognition.
The composition of the team, the family of artists
The Anna-Maria group consists of 2 girls. These are twin sisters Opanasyuk. The singers were born on January 15, 1988. It happened in the Crimea, the city of Simferopol. The girls' parents have professions in a serious legal field.
Father, Alexander Dmitrievich, worked all his life in the judicial system. In 2016, he took a well-deserved rest due to age. Mother, Larisa Nikolaevna, is the ombudsman - the commissioner for human rights in the Crimea.
Childhood, education of singers
Despite the boring activities of their parents, they tried to educate the girls, developing them comprehensively. They, in addition to the usual gymnasium, attended a music school, where they learned to play the piano and guitar. The sisters also danced. They themselves chose the fashionable sports direction of hip-hop. Creative hobbies were not limited to standard activities.
Anna and Maria took to the stage for the first time, performing in the twins' vocal competition. Here they, being six-year-old participants, won. Being engaged in dancing, the girls competed at various levels. They received the title of "Champion of Crimea" and became bronze medalists of Ukraine in hip-hop.
Despite the craving for creativity, after completing their studies at the gymnasium, the sisters went to Kharkov. Here they entered the University, which their parents graduated from for a law degree. At the same time, the sisters did not want to completely abandon the dream of becoming certified artists. In parallel, they studied at the Academy of Variety and Circus Art. L. Utesova in Kyiv.
Anna-Maria: The beginning of a career on the stage
They organized a duet and began to perform seriously with the solo work of a girl at the age of 16. The first concert of Anna-Maria was held in Simferopol. All earnings received for work, the girls donated to the restoration of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in their hometown.
Since childhood, the sisters did not feel the need for money. They are interested in creativity, the opportunity to show their abilities, to receive recognition. Girls have no desire to make a fortune.
The first achievements of Anna-Maria
At the age of 17, the sisters received the title of Honored Artist of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. At this time, they simultaneously performed as part of the Crimean Accord ensemble. The title was intended for this team, but does not belittle the abilities and contribution of the girls.
In 2007, Anna-Maria took part in the Chance program on television. The duo made it to the season 8 finale. Inna Voronova became the winner, leaving the Anna-Maria group in 2nd place. In the summer of the same year, the duo gave solo concerts twice, and the girls held another performance together with the Scriabin group in their hometown.
The money received for the performances, the singers partially donated to charity. In 2009, the singing sisters were awarded the title of "Kharkovite of the Year". In the same year, the duo performed in Italy to the accompaniment of the San Remo Orchestra. The girls were also noted for their participation in the musical project "Voice of the Country". They were in the team of Alexander Ponomarev.
In 2011, Anna and Maria participated in the filming of the film Pretty Woman 2.0. In 2013, the sisters sang at a multi-day rally in the capital of their native country, supporting the reforms of the state. And in 2014, the duo was invited to represent the BAON brand. The girls refused because they were busy filming the Ivan Okhlobystin show.
The sisters from the duet Anna-Maria try to take on various creative projects. They are still too young to despair of reaching a high level of popularity. Girls try to be in front of the audience all the time, try themselves in different roles.
Solo career development
In the winter of 2009, the Anna-Maria group created their debut video. For work, they chose the composition "Spin Me". The shooting took place in "Sorry, grandmother" - a popular nightclub in the capital. In the autumn of the same year, the girls recorded the next single "Not the final", shot a video for it.
In December 2015, the Anna-Maria group presented their debut album, Different. The collection includes 13 songs. These are songs in 3 languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English. Most of the material was written by the singers themselves. One of the album's tracks became the musical theme for the film "Kyiv Day and Night".
In support of their work, the girls are actively touring. They performed in many large cities of their native Ukraine, go on tour to Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan. Artists accept invitations from far abroad countries: China, France, Spain, Italy, etc.
Collaboration with famous people
After recording the first singles in 2009, the duet members entered into collaboration with Yuri Bardash and Ivan Dorn, who received audience love. Under their leadership, the girls recorded a couple more singles.
This is how the songs “Friday Evening”, “Kissing Another” appeared, which were a success with listeners. The song "Trimay Mene", presented in the debut album of the singers, was recorded with the participation of pianist Yevgeny Khmar.
In the spring of 2017, the duo worked with Milos Jelic, keyboardist and sound producer of the well-known Okean Elzy band. Under his leadership, the girls are recording a new single, as well as a video for it. In the fall of 2017, Anna-Maria presents the next single and video, which was filmed by the famous director Viktor Skuratovsky. Each new collaboration allows the team members to comprehend new facets of skill, to better learn the intricacies of show business.
The struggle in the qualifying round for Eurovision
Anna-Maria in 2019 offered their candidacy for participation in the international song contest "Eurovision". The composition "My Road" confidently reached the final. The stumbling block for awarding the victory was an uncertain political position.
In the interview, the girls were asked "slippery" questions about the status of Crimea, relations between Ukraine and Russia. The singers tried to answer vaguely, which aggravated their situation. There is already an ambiguous attitude towards them, given that the girls' parents live and work in the Crimea, being citizens of Russia.
Representatives of the media and authorities demanded that the duo be excluded from the qualifying round. As a result, the girls were not deprived of the right to perform, but they were the last on the list. In the summer, Anna-Maria shot 2 videos for the contest song: according to the version in English and native language.
Participation of Anna-Maria in festivals
Not having achieved participation in the main European music competition, Opanasyuk did not indulge in despondency. Already in the summer of the same year, they were noted for their participation in the Laima Vaikule festival, which takes place in Jurmala. Prior to this, the sisters had already had to act as guests at the Juras Perle event. In 2019, the Duo also represents Ukraine at the New Wave international music competition.
The personal life of girls
The Opanasyuk sisters are actively promoting their careers. The girls do not have time for a bright personal life. Despite this, Maria got married in June 2016. The chosen one was Vadim Vyazovsky. The man is a sound engineer, in addition to this, he began to organize the activities of a musical group, which includes his wife.
Charity support
Members of the Anna-Maria team actively support various charitable projects. They willingly give concerts in orphanages and schools. The sisters often participate in various events to raise funds for treatment. Often, most of the fees for performances go to all sorts of charitable activities. This is not only a confirmation of personal self-sufficiency, but also an emphasis on good upbringing given by parents.
