Do you know how and when the Factory group was formed? The first composition, the names of the participants do you remember? If not, we recommend that you read the article from beginning to end. It contains all the necessary information about the popular girl group.
Factory Group (first staff): the history of the creation of the team
In 2002, Channel One launched a new show for our country. It was called the Star Factory. What tasks were set for the project? Firstly, the producers of the program began to search for bright and talented performers. And the second task was to make the participants stars of Russian pop.
Guys and girls who successfully completed the casting were settled in a country mansion. For several months, their life was closely monitored by cameras. The best choreographers, vocal teachers, stylists and makeup artists worked with them. Reporting concerts were held every week, one participant left the show.
Within the framework of the project, the Factory group was created. The first team (Maria Alalykina, Irina Toneva, Savelyeva Alexander and Casanova Sati) managed to achieve considerable success. The girls recorded several incendiary songs, including “Oh, yes” and “About love”. The team went to the finals and took 2nd place, losing only to Roots.
Performances
Released from the walls of the "star house", the girls did not disperse to their native cities. They continued to collaborate with producer Igor Matvienko.
When did the fourth soloist of the Factory band leave the band? The first composition did not last long. In February 2013, the beauties pleased the fans with a clip for the song “About Love”. Also, "factory owners" participated in candid photo shoots for men's magazines ("Penguin", FHM and Maxim).
For several months, the Factory group toured the country. The composition (first) underwent changes in August 2003. Maria Alalykina left the team. She had a good reason for this - problems with studying at a university. Due to the busy work schedule, the blonde simply could not attend lectures.
What is the life of the ex-soloist of the Factory today? Several years ago, the girl married a successful businessman, left with him in Dagestan and converted to Islam. Now her name is Maryam. In this marriage a daughter was born. Alalykina lived with her husband for 7 years. Then he found another woman. Mary had to go back to her parents and ask them for forgiveness. Currently, the girl makes a living by translating texts for Muslim sites.
Career Development: 2004-2012
The debut album "Factory Girls" went on sale in 2004. The entire circulation was sold out in a few days. Irina, Alexandra and Sati continued to record new compositions and act in clips.
In 2005, the collective presented to the audience such songs as “Not Guilty Me” and “He”. As a result, these compositions became real hits. The girls from the "Factory" surpassed the soloists from the "Brilliant" in popularity. Even producer Igor Matvienko did not expect such success.
During their career, “factory owners” released 3 studio albums, 22 singles and 16 videos. They gave hundreds of concerts in major cities of Russia and the CIS countries. In their piggy bank there are six Golden Gramophone awards (different years).
Changes
What cities have not been visited by concerts by the Factory band. Composition (first) fans perceived as something single, indivisible. However, in 2010, the team again changed. The temperamental brunette Sati Casanova announced her retirement. This news greatly upset Factory fans. Irina Toneva and Alexandra Savelyeva also did not want to part with a colleague. The girls performed together for almost 8 years. During this time, they became friends and began to relate to each other, like sisters. But Sati expressed a desire to engage in the development of a solo career. That is her decision.
Producer Igor Matvienko announced a casting for the third soloist. He "examined" hundreds of girls. As a result, his choice fell on the former member of the Hi-Fi group - Katya Lee. The girl approached in all respects - according to external data, the level of musical education, the timbre of her voice.
At first, fans of the "Factory" did not perceive Katya as a full-fledged member of the team. In social networks and on various online forums, they demanded to return their favorite - Sati Casanova. But over time, passions subsided. Listeners are accustomed to the fact that Catherine Lee is part of the "Factory". Oriental beauty has established itself as a true professional. And her industriousness and photogenicity could be envied by many.
In February 2014, Catherine Lee left the Factory. The girl decided to end her artistic career and start building her personal life. In the same month, a new soloist, Alexandra Popova, was introduced to the fans of the group. At one time, this tall and slender girl was able to reach the finals of the show "I Want in VIA Gro." With the participation of Popova, the “Factory” group recorded two new songs - “Secret” and “Loved”. In September 2015, the beauty starred for the men's magazine Maxim.
Finally
Now you know which way to the fame and recognition of the audience the Factory group has made. The composition of the first and present were considered in the article.