Kamalia Zakhur is not only a famous model, a Ukrainian singer and actress. She herself composes her songs and is their performer. A bright, talented, beautiful pop star was able to conquer the audience of the whole world. Her biography, career and personal life will be discussed in our article.
Kamaliya Zahur: biography and real name
The real name of Kamalia Zakhur is Natalya Shmarenkova. She was born in the Chita region, in Transbaikalia, in 1977, on May 18. At the age of three, Natalya moved with her parents to Hungary, to Budapest. There she danced in the “Bell” ensemble and sang in the children's choir. But soon the family moved to Ukraine, to Lviv. Mom was always with Natalia, took her to a music school, became her first vocal teacher for her daughter, and is now the producer of Kamalia. Father also contributed to the "birth of a star." He instilled in his daughter a taste for classical and modern music.
Teachers at the school noticed not only the beautiful voice of Natalia, but also the absolute pitch. To develop vocal data, I was advised to attend a violin class. So Natalya got to Lyubov Karnaukh, one of the best teachers, who raised many singers and musicians. The girl did not miss participation in any concert, worked hard, and from the age of 11 she began to write her own songs.
How did the stage name Kamalia appear
In the field of show business, it is customary to take a stage name. But it is necessary to approach this issue seriously. The pseudonym must be beautiful, sonorous, memorable and reflect the inner world. Natalia chose the words “Camellia” (elegant white flower), “Kama” (goddess of love), “Kamanay” (muse and writer) and “Amalia” (given by God). When all the words were combined, the name Kamaliya was born.
Carier start
Kamalia graduated from a music school and an opera singing studio. At first she participated in many festivals, where she mainly occupied honorable places. The first ensemble of Kamalia, where she was invited, was called "Galitska Perlin." She worked in it for 1.5 years.
In 1993, Kamaliya Zakhur (the photos are presented in this article) became the laureate of the Chervona Ruta festival and the winner of the Moscow television show Stars contest. Since then, she constantly received invitations to perform in reputable concerts. The singer did not go to the conservatory, devoting herself to pop music. Although the parents insisted that the daughter continue her education. Later, the girl decided to enter the circus and pop college.
Kamalia becomes a star
Kamalia's first music video and album was released in 1997. The girl graduated from circus college and participated in the presidential round. At the festival "Song Opening Day" Kamaliya Zakhur took first places 3 years in a row. Then participated in many other pop events. At one of the festivals she received the Grand Prix.
In 2000, the song "I Love You", whose author and performer is Kamalia, took 1st place in the hit song "Song of the Year". In the same year, the singer worked hard on the album "This is Love." In 2001, Kamalia created a show center and named it by her stage name. His activity is related to producing, conducting gala concerts and various programs with the participation of pop stars.
The most significant events and achievements of Kamaliya Zahur
The year 2004 was marked in the life of the singer by several events:
- At the 2004 Brand Brand competition, Kamaliya Zakhur became the “Singer of the Year” in the “National Vocation” nomination.
- In her honor, a perfumer was created by a French perfumer.
- The President of Ukraine awarded Kamaliya the title of Honored Artist of the country.
2005 year:
- The President of Pakistan noted the magnificent performance of the singer in Lahore.
- Kamalia conducted a charity solo tour to support children with HIV.
2006 year:
- Recital in the palace of Ukraine.
- At the international competition, Kamalia received the title “Singing Cover”.
- In the same year, the singer was called "Woman of the Third Millennium."
- Kamalia spoke at the international congress in Islamabad as an ambassador.
2007 year:
- Kamalia Zahur conducted a charity mission in Pakistan.
2008 year:
- Kamalia received a diploma and an award for the “Goodwill Mission”.
- The singer participated in several charity programs. She was awarded the title "Ambassador of Peace."
Kamalia as a model and actress
The girl is not only a singer. She participated in beauty contests, becoming in 2003 "Miss South Ukraine" and "Miss Open Odessa". The following year, Kamaliya Zakhur won in two categories: “Vice-Miss of Ukraine” and “Purposefulness”.
In 2008, she won the prestigious Miss World contest. She is awarded the title and awarded the diamond crown. After in Tucson, she becomes a guest and one of the members of the jury at the coronation of "Mrs. America 2008" and "Miss Muscovy 2008". At the last event, the artist performed a recital.
Kamalia Zakhur played a major role in the comedy "The husband of my widow." She sang the main songs in the film on her own. She liked to act in film, but nevertheless the main passion of Kamalia is the stage.
Personal life
Kamalia met her husband - Mohammad Zahur (a wealthy businessman) - in the restaurant "Fragrances of the East." They immediately drew attention to each other. Initially, the reason for their attraction was appearance. Mohammad later admitted that the beauty of the girl was very attractive to him. And already with time they at meetings began to get to know each other better.
Kamalia had many admirers, men always curled around her, but as beautiful as Zakhur, none of them courted. Mohammad gave her flowers every day, wrote postcards with kind words. Then he began to present expensive gifts. Kamalia at first did not want to accept them and tried to return them. But Zakhur constantly repeated that this was only a friendly gesture, and he would be saddened by the return of gifts. As a result, Mohammad Zahur still achieved Kamalia's love, and in 2003 she became his wife.
September 6, 2013 the famous singer gave birth to two long-awaited girls. They were called Arabella and Mirabella. Names for children were chosen by mother. Mohammad fully approves them, but they agreed that he would name the future son himself. Children were expected for a long time, almost 10 years, so now they are not denied anything. Finally, Mohammad and Kamalia Zahur became completely happy. Children whose photos you see above are constantly bathed in the love and attention of their parents. It remains only to wish this family health and longevity!