Anton Zatsepin is a popular Russian singer and actor. He gained popularity after participating in the Star Factory project. Zapepin's success doubled significantly after he sang in a duet with the soloist of the Golden Ring group, Nadezhda Kadysheva.
Childhood and youth of Anton Zatsepin
Anton Zatsepin was born in 1982. He spent the first years of his life in the provincial town of Segezha. At the age of ten, Anton, together with his parents, moved to the city of Kommunar.
He was lucky to be brought up in a musical family. His grandfather was in the ensemble, his mother was a choreographer, and the head of the family loved to play the guitar.
Mom was one of the first to notice her son's abilities. Anton danced very well. He was distinguished by natural plasticity. Without thinking twice, mom begins to dance with Anton.
Zatsepin Jr. never pleased his parents with good grades in his diary. But Anton was a great dancer, loved to play the guitar, and as a teenager he thought about the career of a singer. Zatsepin practically does not regret that he failed to become an excellent student at school. The only thing he would have corrected was to learn English.
He was lucky with his parents. They never scolded him for bad marks in the diary, but encouraged the offspring for developing his creative potential. Grandfather often took Anton to concerts, so Zatsepin knew about the difficulties of touring artists.
As a teenager, he often disappeared in the local recreation center. He often took part in competitions and festivals. Anton independently staged dance numbers, and also developed a stage image.
While studying in high school, Zatsepin combined his studies with the work of an assistant director. He independently compiled a choreographic program for the local team.
Anton did not forget to develop his acting skills. In addition, he had a strong desire to sing. At the age of 15, he became part of the Kapriz vocal and instrumental ensemble, led by Sergei Lunev.
A turning point in the life of Anton Zatsepin
The black streak in the life of Anton Zatsepin began after the death of his beloved father. The head of the family, who worked as a power engineer, died at work. The young man was very upset by his personal loss. For a long time he did not want to communicate with anyone. Anton became withdrawn.
In the same period of time, he breaks up with his first love. The girl could not accept Anton's changes. Parting with a loved one dealt a double blow to Zatsepin's emotional state.
He delves into creativity - Anton writes poetry, music, tries to dance.
Creativity helped at least briefly distract from the problems that had piled up. The guy grabbed everything at once. He often appears on stage. During this period of time, Zatsepin joined the KVN team.
Somewhat later, he opened a ballroom dancing school. He actively worked with gifted children in a variety studio. At the beginning of the "zero" he became the winner of a creative competition, which was held in St. Petersburg. In a few years, he will visit the capital of Russia to take part in the casting of the Star Factory - 4 project. He managed to surprise the demanding jury not only with the performance of the composition, but also with the reading of a poem that he composed himself.
Anton Zatsepin: participation in the project "Star Factory"
Anton's plans did not include participation in a musical project. Try something new, his mother advised him. In one of the interviews, he admitted that he would never have thought that he would be able to reach the very end of the popular project.
In 2004, the fourth season of "Star Factory" started under the guidance of musician, composer and showman Igor Krutoy. The artist's voice impressed the second co-producer of the project, Igor Nikolaev, so much that he composed several pieces of music for Zatsepin.
Anton impressed not only the judges of the project, but also the audience. Zatsepin's ratings went through the roof. Most of the singer's fans are young girls. The female audience was bribed by the natural charm of the artist. In the "star house" Zatsepin pulled the status of "white crow" behind him. The love and recognition of the audience encouraged the guy. At the "Star Factory" the artist took second place.
Anton Zatsepin: the creative path of the singer
Participation in a musical project gave the singer recognition and popularity. After the end of the show, he records several singles. During this period of time, he releases the hit "Only Gubin is shorter", which sounds on almost all radio stations and TV.
After Andrey Gubin heard the track, he contacted Anton and said that he considered the track an insult to him. Since that time, Zatsepin has not performed the composition even if he is offered impressive fees.
Being a member of the "Star Factory", Anton, together with the Russian singer Nadezhda Kadysheva, performed the song "Broad River". The track took an honorable first place in several Russian charts. The song is still popular today. "Wide River" - for both artists is considered a calling card.
The duet of Zatsepin and Kadysheva is a spontaneous idea of the producers. For a long time they could not figure out who to pair Anton with. Then the choice fell on the soloist of the Golden Ring group. Experienced Nadezhda helped Anton open up on stage. The duet perfectly conveyed the mood of the piece of music.
Almost immediately after the completion of the project, Zatsepin pleased the fans of his work with the release of a lyrical video clip for the track "Books of Love". The filming of the video took place in the museum-apartment of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin.
For some time, Anton stopped recording tracks. It was rumored that he had problems with alcohol. In fact, it turned out that the artist is involved in general and solo concerts, and he is mildly told that he has no time for rest with a glass of alcohol in his hands.
Presentation of the singer's debut LP
At the end of March 2008, the long-awaited presentation of the singer's debut studio album took place. Zatsepin's collection was called "You Alone". The record was topped by 14 tracks.
In the same 2008, he tries himself as an actor. Anton lit up in the television series "Love is not show business." Fans enjoyed watching the artist play.
The track "You know" was presented to "fans" only in 2014. Fans did not quite understand why Anton chose to go underground. He released new tracks less and less and appeared on stage. It turned out that he refused to cooperate with Igor Nikolaev. Zatsepin preferred to promote himself on his own.
During his absence, he managed to establish a personal life and receive a diploma from GITIS. In one of the interviews of this period of time, Anton said that during this time he was trying to decide: in what genre should he work. Zatsepin even tried his hand at hip-hop, but soon abandoned this venture.
In 2014, he signed a contract with the label "Good People", and a year later he presented the incendiary track "Olyushka". In honor of signing the contract and entering the big stage, the artist went on the Zatsepin. Return".
A few years later, a presentation of a video clip for the musical composition “Ran away” took place. In 2017, he got a small role in the film - he starred in the film "Yana + Yanko".
Details of the personal life of Anton Zatsepin
Anton Zatsepin admits that he is an adventurer and a romantic. He repeatedly fell in love at first sight and did the most unusual things for the girl he liked. Lyuba Khvorostinina is the first wife of the artist. This marriage lasted only a few months. Anton initiated the divorce. He said that he entered into this union on emotions. Zatsepin was not guided by reason.
The second marriage turned out to be more thoughtful and strong. The wife of the artist was Ekaterina Shmyrina. Anton was not happy with his wife. Rumor has it that she was cold towards Zatsepin, while he gave the girl all of himself. In this family, he only suffered. For a creative person who just needed inspiration, this was a difficult expectation.
In this marriage, the couple had a daughter, Alexandra-Martha. The birth of a common child did not improve the relationship in a couple. Anton and Katya spent most of their time in scandals. This relationship has become "toxic" for both.
Alexander is involved in raising his daughter. The girl often appears on the pages of his official social networks. With the daughter's mother, Anton divorced. He does not regret that he did not save his family. Today, Katya and Zatsepin feel harmonious, but with other partners, and in other ways.
Since 2019, the artist has been in a relationship with Elena Verbitskaya. Anton admits that it was with this girl that he found happiness. He pleases his beloved not only with gifts, but also with the most priceless - attention. Elena and Anton are not shy and show their feelings on camera.
Interesting facts about the artist Anton Zatsepin
- According to Krutoy, Zatsepin is one of the most underrated artists in the Russian Federation.
- In his youth, he was a "fanate" from the musical works of the rock band "Kino".
- Anton takes care of his body. Sports help him in this.
- Zatsepin's favorite musical instrument is the guitar.
- Favorite type of recreation is passive and active outdoor recreation.
Anton Zatsepin at the present time
Anton Zatsepin continues to upgrade himself as a singer. In 2021, he took part in the rating show "Come on, all together!". In the project, he will evaluate emerging artists.
