Nargiz Zakirova is a Russian singer and rock musician. She gained massive popularity after participating in the Voice project. Her unique musical style and image could not be repeated by more than one domestic artist.
In the life of Nargiz there were ups and downs. The stars of domestic show business call the performer simply - Russian Madonna. Video clips of Nargiz, thanks to artistry and charisma, collect millions of views. Daring, and at the same time, sensual Zakirova drags the status of an extraordinary personality.
Childhood and youth Nargiz Zakirova
She is from Tashkent. The singer's date of birth is October 6, 1970 (some sources indicate 1971). Nargiz grew up in a creative family. Her grandfather worked as an opera singer, and her grandmother as a soloist of the Musical Drama and Comedy Theater. Mom also performed on the big stage - she had an incredibly beautiful voice. Papa Pulat Mordukhaev is probably the least associated with singing - he was a drummer in the Batyr ensemble.
At school, Nargiz participated in all kinds of performances and competitions. It was considered a huge plus that she had the opportunity to go to work with creative relatives. Even then, she realized that she wanted to connect her life with the stage.
Nargiz entered a music school, but she did not really like the general mood that prevailed in the educational institution. From childhood, she was terribly annoyed by the fact that teachers pushed knowledge almost by force. Zakirova wanted freedom, lightness and creativity.
The girl visited the big stage at the age of 15. Then Nargiz Zakirova took part in the music competition "Jurmala-86". The girl presented the audience with the musical composition "Remember Me", which Ilya Reznik and Farrukh Zakirovov wrote for her. The girl leaves the stage with the Audience Choice Award.
Nargiz Zakirova with great difficulty receives a diploma of secondary education, and instead of continuing her studies at an institute or at least a technical school, the girl begins to perform on stage with Anatoly Batkhin's orchestra. When her parents began to tell her that education still does not interfere with getting it, the girl submits documents to the circus school at the vocal faculty.
Unlike studying at a general education and music school, Zakirova felt free at the circus school. Here she could realize herself as a singer.
The creative path of Nargiz Zakirova
Zakirova never liked to sing in the traditional format. She constantly experimented with musical genres. In addition, she loved to change her image - the girl from time to time dyed her hair and wore defiant clothes.
In the days of the USSR, Nargiz Zakirova was not understood with her work. She, as a creative person, lacked recognition. In 1995, the singer and her daughter moved to live in the United States. To feed her daughter, at first she earns money in a tattoo parlor.
After some time, she begins performing at a local restaurant. Later, Zakirova admits that working in a restaurant was the only salvation from the onset of depression. The girl did not have enough money. Zakirova divorced her husband a long time ago, and he did not support her and her daughter financially.
Presentation of the debut LP by singer Nargiz Zakirova
The debut album of the singer was released in 2001. The singer recorded a solo album in the ethno genre. Longplay received a symbolic name - "Golden Cage". The album was widely sold in the USA.
On the wave of popularity, the presentation of the second studio album, called Alone, took place. After the release of the collection, Nargiz thought about returning to her homeland. She understood that buying a home in the United States was a sky-high dream.
Participation in the project "Voice"
Upon arrival in Russia, Zakirova became a member of the rating musical project "Voice". By the way, she had long dreamed of participating in this particular show. She missed the first season due to being depressed due to her father's death. A little later, she will dedicate the piece of music “Unloved Daughter” to dad.
To listen to the Voice, Nargiz chose the hit Scorpions Still loving you. Her performance caused a storm of emotions among the judges. Zakirova was amazing. She managed to move on. Her mentor was Leonid Agutin himself. After the project, the influential producer Maxim Fadeev was engaged in its promotion.
In 2016, the singer's first studio album was released on the territory of the Russian Federation. The record was called "Heart Noise". “I’m not yours”, “You are my tenderness”, “I don’t believe you!”, “Run” - become longplay hits. Bright video clips were released for all top musical compositions. In support of the collection, the singer went on tour. The media estimated that the concert activity brought the singer from 2 to 10 million rubles.
Personal life of Nargiz Zakirova
Zakirova admits that she cannot call herself a happy woman. Ruslan Sharipov is the first man with whom she went down the aisle. In this marriage, she had a daughter, Sabina.
She left for the United States of America not only with Sabina, but also with her second husband Yernur Kanaybekov, being pregnant with her son Auel. Nargiz admits that she was really comfortable with Yernur, but happiness did not last long. The second husband died in a car accident.
A foreign country, two children, the death of her husband and lack of money cause Nargiz to be deeply depressed. But, she has another love. She fell in love with the musician Philippe Balzano. She also gave him a child - daughter Leila.
After 20 years of marriage with Philip, the singer filed for divorce. The performer admitted to reporters that her husband was very hard to endure her fame and musical upsurge. In addition, he forced his wife to pay her debts. Once the middle son stood up for his mother, and Philip threw himself at him with his fists. The police even forbade the stepfather to approach Auel.
Nargiza has an unusual hobby - she collects soap. Being in different countries, Zakirova always buys fragrant colored bars. The singer admits that this hobby helps her to relax.
In February 2022, it became known that Nargiz got married. Her chosen name is Anton Lovyagin. He holds the position of technician in the artist's team. Anton is 12 years younger than the singer.
It is reported that he insisted for a long time on an official marriage with Nargiz. She refused the man for a long time, because she was satisfied with the relationship of the "free" format. “We are already married. We had a wedding in France, at the Yellow Mill with Slava Polunin, ”said Zakirova.
Nargiz Zakirova at present
2019 did not start as rosy for the performer as we would like. She broke several concerts in the United States. And not so long ago, Maxim Fadeev announced to Nargiz that he wanted to break the contract with her and forbid her to perform songs that were recorded under his leadership.
Despite the bad news, 2019 was not without novelties. Nargiz released the singles REBEL, "Mom", "Enter", "Through the Fire", "Love" and "Fu*k You". In the same year, she held a number of concerts on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Not without a provocation from Zakirova. In early autumn 2019, a video where a drunken Nargiz makes a real mess was played on central television. This stunt ruined her reputation. Zakirov was "hatted" by ill-wishers.
Zakirova sees nothing wrong with her behavior. Nargiz says that she is also a person, therefore she has the right to spend her free time as she sees fit.
In early March 2020, Nargiz told fans that she had signed a contract with producer Viktor Drobysh. In the same year, together with Lyubov Uspenskaya, she presented the single "Russia-America".
2021 has not been left without new products. Zakirova and singer Ilya Silchukov at the end of March delighted fans with the release of a joint composition. The song is called "Thank you". On the day of the presentation of the song, a video clip for the new track was released.
Nargiz Zakirova today
Nargiz at the beginning of June 2021 presented the first track with the new producer V. Drobysh. The musical composition was called "Why are you like this?".
“Due to the fact that journalists constantly put pressure on me, the stars of domestic show business cut off the oxygen, and ridiculous headlines about my life appear in the press more and more often, I decided ... to stay.”
At the end of January 2022, the premiere of the video for the musical work “How Young We Were” took place. Recall that the composition became an accompaniment to the tape "Eleven Silent Men". The film will be released next month.
