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Pop and show business stars are often known for their oddities or extravagant behavior. And this is not surprising, because they need to attract more attention to themselves in order to earn popularity and become famous.
Sometimes, in order to attract additional interest to their person, artists come up with unusual and memorable names for themselves that will definitely get into the heads of fans. This applies to both Russian stars and foreign ones. But today we will talk about domestic performers.
10 Tutta Larsen
The famous Russian TV and radio presenter is actually Tatyana Anatolyevna Romanenko. Tutta Larsen is a creative pseudonym that appeared during her first internship at BIZ-Enterprizes in the advertising department.
Few people now remember what these two words mean and even decide that Tatyana herself invented them. In fact, these are the names of the characters in the Scandinavian fairy tale by the Swedish writer Jan Ekholm, which tells about the friendship of a fox named Ludwin the Fourteenth Larsen and a hen Tutta Karlsson.
Tatyana in an interview often told how a combination of these two names came to her in the form of insight and how much tenderness was invested in them, because the pseudonym reminds her of her childhood spent reading kind and wonderful fairy tales.
9. Masha Malinovskaya
The phrase “Masha Malinovskaya” has become so familiar to the Russian audience that few people realize that this is not the real name of the girl. In fact, this is a pseudonym, and at birth her name was Marina Sadkova.
Talking with Marina about the work of a TV presenter on Muz-TV, the producer suddenly noticed that a real star should have a pseudonym.
When the future presenter talked with her Serbian designer friend, they decided to jointly come up with a suitable name for Marina. Then the designer noticed that for many stars the first and last names begin with the same letter, and he cited Marilyn Monroe and Greta Garbo as an example. Suddenly, the phrase “Masha Malinovskaya”, so sunk into the memory of many, was born.
8. Dima Bilan
This musical performer and a thunderstorm of millions of women’s hearts, not only was not Bilan from birth, but was not Dima either. Loyal fans are well aware that the real name and surname of the singer sound like Victor Belan.
Young Vita liked the name “Dmitry” since childhood, because that was the name of his beloved grandfather. And to change the letter “e” to “i” came to mind for the sake of a sonorous pseudonym.
After all the squabbles and litigation over which of the producers owns the Dima Bilan label, the famous singer stopped all disputes on this topic and changed his own passport data.
7. Angelica Varum
Real name – Maria Varum. This sunny singer plunged into the theatrical life as a schoolgirl. Possessing the skill of playing the guitar and performing with the school theater, the girl began to use the stage name – Angelica. Angel.
Attractiveness and charm, sexuality, innate intuition. Employability. Everything that the chosen profession requires. And a gentle, affectionate name remained for communication with loved ones and relatives.
6. Anita Tsoi
Birth name is Anna Kim. According to the singer, the name “Anna” does not suit her at all. By the time the girl was born, her parents had come up with many beautiful, melodic names.
But times were not easy. And the registry office simply refused to register a child with a foreign name. The official name change took place in 2016. Thus, an entire era was reflected in the history of one family.
5. Anfisa Chekhova
This charming TV presenter at birth received the name and surname of her father, Alexander Korchunov. The growing child absorbed all the family intricacies. Recognizing the undoubted merits of the father, a protest nevertheless ripened in the soul. The father did not live with the family. The necessary amendments to the affairs of the parents of bygone days were not made in time.
At the age of 16, there was a change in both the name and surname. No associations with this talented, but cruel person so that it does not arise. Well, the name of Chekhov, it turned out, was in the family. Lost in the centuries and returned to sparkle in a new way.
4. Paulina Andreeva
Russian theater and film actress, singer. At birth, she received the name Catherine. Currently, there is only one version of why the rising star changed her name. Just because she likes it. The girl does not make comments, keeping her choice secret.
3. Ani Lorak
Full name – Karolina Miroslavovna Kuek. Diva comes from Ukraine. From the edge where people are born, kissed by God. Singer, poetess, composer, fashion model.
The creative pseudonym has existed since 1995, when the girl won the Morning Star competition. Its decoding is the name Carolina read from right to left.
The singer is recognized as the strongest vocalist of our time. Her voice range is 4.5 octaves. Her career is a career of a star, provided with incredible diligence, loyalty to her goals. Whatever she does, causes a constant sensation both among music critics and the appreciation of the audience. With her work, this talented singer gives people goodness and light.
2. Masha Rasputin
At birth – Alla Nikolaevna Ageeva. The choice of alias is clear. Masha is a Russian name. The spirit of an active, dynamic person is strong in this name. With a generous, freedom-loving soul. And Rasputin, well, this is something from Grigory Rasputin. A brave, ambiguous, rebellious person. A goosebump-inducing combination.
And the owner of such a pseudonym demonstrates an incredible breadth of genre diversity. Listening to lyrical compositions – it is easy to cry, comic and dance compositions – to be saturated with the delight of life.
This amazing talent of the singer switches the listener to her own wave. Songs that are dedicated to the difficult fate of the “Russian Woman” are full of pride for being destined to be part of the beautiful half of humanity. Patriotic – “Live, country.” The memory of what cannot be crossed out. Erotic, stylish, adorable, unique singer.
1. Prokhor Chaliapin
The real name of this gifted singer is Andrei Andreevich Zakharenkov. Behind him is the Ippolitov-Ivanov School of Music, the Gnessin Russian Academy. Prizes and competitions.
Against the background of intensive professional activity, where not the last place is occupied by Russian folk songs in modern processing. The award “For the revival of Russia in the 21st century” became tinned.
The sonorous and memorable pseudonym became logical in the light of the singer’s creative direction. Its popularity continues to grow even today. Prokhor shoots videos for his songs. As a composer, he performs under his real name. At his concerts there is an opportunity to recharge with powerful energy of positive emotions and happiness.