Taisiya Povaliy is a Ukrainian singer who received the status of "Golden Voice of Ukraine". The talent of the singer Taisiya discovered in herself after meeting her second husband.
Today Povaliy is called the sex symbol of the Ukrainian stage. Despite the fact that the age of the singer has already exceeded 50 years, she is in great shape.
Her rise to the musical Olympus can be called swift. As soon as Taisiya Povaliy entered the stage, she began to conquer various competitions and music festivals. Soon the singer received the title of "People's Artist of Ukraine", which only confirmed her status as a superstar.
In 2019, Taisiya Povaliy did not even think about taking a break. The artist is registered in almost all social networks.
The singer maintains a blog on Instagram, where she shares with numerous subscribers information regarding creative plans, concerts and recreation.
Childhood and youth of Taisiya Povaliy
Taisiya Povaliy was born on December 10, 1964. The birthplace of the future star was the small village of Shamraevka, which is located in the Kyiv region.
Very little Taisiya was left without a father, because he left Taisiya's mother, changing his place of residence. Povaliy was raised by his mother.
The girl graduated from school in Belaya Tserkov. Having received a high school diploma, Povaliy decided to move to the capital.
There she became a student at the Glier Music College. The girl entered the conductor-choir department.
In addition, a talented student took academic vocal lessons. Thanks to this, Povaliy learned to perform classical compositions, operas and romances.
The teacher said that Taisiya Povaliy would make a brilliant opera singer. He prophesied her the future of an opera diva. However, Taisiya had other plans. She has traveled as a pop singer, public and political figure.
Moving to the capital
Having moved to the capital, Taisiya felt very lonely and abandoned. The girl said that she really lacked maternal warmth and care.
It was the feeling of loneliness that forced her to marry her first husband, Vladimir Povaliy.
Actually, she inherited her surname from this man. However, this marriage did not last long.
The creative path of Taisiya Povaliy
Taisiya Povaliy made her debut at an early age. 6-year-old Taya was taken by a local music teacher as part of a children's ensemble to an outdoor concert.
The girl performed so well that she received her first fee. Later, Taya was recognized by journalists. She spent the first money to buy a gift for her mother.
The first professional tour took place in the Kiev Music Hall. She got a job in the music hall immediately after graduation.
Taisiya began her career as part of a local ensemble.
Having gained experience, Povaliy began to realize herself as a solo singer. Here she also gained invaluable experience. She performed daily with several concerts.
In the early 1990s, thanks to her professionalism and devotion to music, Taisiya Povaliy was awarded the prestigious New Names award of the State Radio and Television of the USSR.
The rise in popularity of Taisiya Povaliy
Thanks to the international competition "Slavianski Bazaar", the singer gained popularity, fame and recognition.
In 1993, the Ukrainian singer received the Grand Prix at the competition for young vocalists.
After this victory, the popularity of Taisiya Povaliy began to increase exponentially. She became one of the most recognizable performers in Ukraine.
In the mid-1990s, Taisiya received such titles as "The Best Singer of Ukraine" and "The Best Musician of the Year". The performer was able to win these titles at the New Stars of the Old Year music festival.
The most fruitful period in the creative career of Taisiya Povaliy was precisely the mid-1990s. The singer was active in touring.
And only in 1995 Povaliy released her debut album.
In the same 1995, the performer presented the first video clip for the song "Just Taya" to music lovers. Then the clip was very popular.
A few months later, another video of the singer for the song "Thistle" was broadcast on Ukrainian TV channels.
In March 1996, the artist's talent was recognized at the state level. The performer received the title of "Honored Artist of Ukraine".
People's Artist of Ukraine
The very next year, Leonid Kuchma, by his decree, awarded Povaliy the title of "People's Artist of Ukraine".
In early 2000, the singer expanded her boundaries. She tried herself as an actress. The woman took part in the filming of the musical "Evenings on a farm near Dikanka."
Interestingly, Povaliy in the musical tried on the role of a matchmaker. In the musical, she performed the musical composition "Three Winters" and "Cinderella" by Konstantin Meladze.
In early 2000, Povaliy presented a number of albums to fans. Soon they received the titles: “Free Bird”, “I Return”, “Sweet Sin”. Tracks became popular compositions of that time: "I borrowed", "I'll survive", "White snow", "Behind you".
With Iosif Kobzon, Taisiya Povaliy recorded 21 songs in her native language.
Taisiya Povaliy and Nikolai Baskov
In 2004, Taisiya Povaliy began to cooperate with the "natural blond of Russia" Nikolai Baskov. The result of the collaboration was a joint album. The performers visited the CIS countries with their concerts. And also in the United States of America, Canada, Israel and Germany.
Their joint work was called "Let me go."
In 2009, the singer, together with Stas Mikhailov, recorded the track "Let go". Later, they received the Golden Gramophone award for the song.
The musical composition "Let go" became the leader of the "Song of the Year" contest. The musicians filmed a video clip for the track. Later, the song "Go away" appeared in the singer's repertoire, the author of the music and text of which is Mikhailov.
In 2012, the singer finally entrenched herself on the Russian stage. Her protege was Philip Kirkorov.
It was this singer who introduced Taisiya to the right people at the Russian Radio radio station. The number of fans in Russia has grown rapidly.
In 2016, she became a guest of the New Year's Light program. The singer announced the event on her Instagram page. Taisiya posted joint photos with Stas Mikhailov.
Together with the singer Povaliy appeared at the festival "Song of the Year-2016".
Personal life of Taisiya Povaliy
In the personal life of the singer, at first everything was not very smooth. The first husband of the singer was Vladimir Povaliy.
Young people met as students of a music school. Taya performed with an ensemble where Vladimir played the guitar. The young man was only 5 years older than the girl.
After a modest wedding, the young went to live with Vladimir's parents. After some time, a son was born, who was named Denis.
Soon the family began to break up. As a result, Povaliy divorced her husband after 11 years of family life.
Between Vladimir and Taya, friendly relations were not preserved. In addition, it is known that the son Denis chose to live with his father.
However, Taisiya, as a wise woman, helped her husband's parents. Once she even paid Vladimir's mother an expensive operation.
Taisiya Povaliy and Igor Likhuta
Taisia did not grieve for long. On her way, she met one of the most talented drummers in Ukraine - Igor Likhuta.
In addition, the man had excellent connections in the Ukrainian show business.
The couple got married in 1993. Taya says that she is grateful to her husband for her popularity.
In their family, the head is the husband. Taisiya listens to him in everything and tries to support him.
Povaliy values his family. She often spends time with her husband, indulges him with delicious dishes and confectionery of her own making.
However, Taisiya admits that she does not always manage to be at home, delighting the household with delicious meals. Then her mother takes over this role.
Povaliy, as a sign of gratitude, dedicated the musical composition “Mom-Mom” to her mother.
Taisiya Povaliy and Igor Likhuta dreamed of having a common child. However, Povaliy, due to his state of health, cannot give birth to a child for her husband.
She refused the services of a surrogate mother. For Povaliy, this is unnatural.
Denis Povaliy (son from his first marriage) graduated from the Lyceum of Oriental Languages. In addition, he became a student at the Kyiv Institute of International Relations of the National University. T. G. Shevchenko.
However, by profession, the young man did not want to work. Denis dreamed of a big stage.
Denis Povaliy
In 2010 year Denis Povaliy appeared on the Ukrainian music show "X-factor". He went to the casting without warning his mother.
In one interview, a young man said that, while standing in line, he called his mother and said that he would soon be casting for the X Factor show.
Taisia answered him: “If you want to disgrace yourself, please. I won't interfere."
Denis Povaliy rehearsed for a very long time. However, the judges criticized his performance. They pointed out that Denis' vocal data is not enough to get to the final.
But later Denis went to the finals in the Eurovision 2011 qualifying round.
Ukrainian singer made plastic surgery
Fans reacted to the change of their favorite singer. Many said that the plastic surgeon is incompetent.
The crown smile of Taisiya Povaliy, for which millions of viewers fell in love with her, was gone.
The performer admitted that she had previously resorted to the services of plastic surgeons. Once this led to a partial loss of voice.
Taisiya is happy with the latest changes in her appearance. She says that the words “you need to be able to accept your age” are not about her. Tae wants to stay young as long as possible.
Taisiya Povaliy now
In 2017, the singer won the Golden Gramophone and Chanson of the Year awards. Thanks to the musical composition "The Heart is a Home for Love", she received prestigious music awards.
The song "Tea with Milk" was noticed by the judges of the "Chanson of the Year" award.
In the spring of 2018, the presentation of the musical composition "Look into my eyes" took place. In addition, due to the infringement of the Ukrainian authorities, Taisiya Povaliy mainly carried out creative activities on the territory of Russia.
On November 5, 2018, the Ukrainian singer held a big concert in the Kremlin Palace.
The singer became a guest of Boris Korchevnikov's program "The Fate of a Man". In the program, the singer shared information about her childhood, creativity and personal life.
Since the creative activity of the artist excited the Ukrainian authorities, in the fall of 2018, the Verkhovna Rada deprived Povaliy of the title "People's Artist of Ukraine".
The singer says that this event does not bother her very much.
In 2019, Taisiya Povaliy presented a number of musical compositions. Video clips were filmed for some of the songs.
We are talking about such compositions as: “I will be yours”, “Earth”, “1000 years”, “Ferryman”. Taisiya continues to take part in music programs and delight music lovers with concerts.
Taisiya Povaliy in 2021
On March 5, 2021, the singer's discography was replenished with a new studio album Special Words. Confession". The compilation was topped by 15 tracks. Various authors helped the singer in writing the album.
