Andrej Grigorev-Apollonov (Andrej Grigorev-Apollonov) is the "redhead from Ivanushek" that thousands of girls were crazy about in the 2000s. Incredibly charming and attractive guy, with a gorgeous voice and excellent physique could not stay out of women's attention. And today, being an established man, legendary singer, father, he still remains charismatic and interesting, attracting the attention of women. He is recognized on the streets, asked for autographs, invited to various programs, talk shows and movies. Was it an easy way to such fame?
Childhood and youth of the singer
He was born on July 26, 1970 in the city of Sochi. Andrei's father, Henry Svyatoslavovich, was a respected medic. His mother, Margarita Andreevna, worked as an administrator at the Sochi Winter Theater. Andrei was the second child in the Grigoriev-Apollonov family. He had an older sister Julia.
Andrei's young years were very eventful: he took an active part in school and city events, competitions, performances (the artistic data of others noticed from a very young age). He collected stamps, with a collection of which he won a trip to the children's camp Artek. The future singer also studied at a music school, mastered the piano. At the same time, he was seriously engaged in sports: in table tennis he reached the level of candidate master.
At the end of the 9th grade he entered a teacher training college. And even managed to work for three months in his specialty. But talent and brightness of character could not hide in the school teacher's room. Andrei "dived" into the world of fashion. With such a height (190 cm), figure and expressive appearance, he was destined to become a model. He acted as a mannequin, as well as at the All-Union festival of fashion shows. And was even awarded a prize. Andrew also tried himself in the role of director-producer of a creative team. And this he also succeeded. As they say, a talented person is talented in everything.
In 1991, he realized that everything that could be achieved in his native city, he has already achieved. Then he went to conquer the capital, entered the GITIS at the pop faculty. The promising student did not stay long on the full-time cycle, because he suddenly began a new stage of creative activity. Of course, he received a diploma, but already at the correspondence department.
A new era with the name "Ivanushki International".
Artistry, charisma and fire in the eyes of Andrew were noticeable from afar. This attracted others. In the second year of study Grigoriev-Apollonov passed the selection and became a dancer in the Warsaw Drama Theater in the new musical "Metro". The play was a success. And then the tour to America. It was there that Andrei had a fateful meeting with Igor Sorin. They had an idea to create their own collective. They began to work hard on it. Kirill Andreev joined the team, and they created a boy band under the well-known name "Ivanushki International".
In 1994, the first rehearsal of the new musical group was held, and a year later the whole country knew about them. They gave out hit after hit, rocked on the best stages of Russia, their dressing rooms were crowds of female fans. In 1996 the first album "Of Course He" was released, and a year later two more albums - "Of Course He. Remix" and "Your Letters". Their popularity grew every day, the songs of the group were known by heart by millions, they sounded from radio stations, clips were shown on all channels. Regular participation in shows and TV episodes instantly increased the ratings of the programs.
In 1998, there were changes in the team: instead of Igor came Oleg Yakovlev. In such a composition they stayed until 2013.
Success in a musical career Andrei Grigoriev-Apollonov was not enough. He always wanted more. Therefore, he began to try himself in the profession of a TV presenter. And the attempt was crowned with success: in the arsenal of more than five different programs on different channels of the country.
In his cinematic biography episodic roles in:
- TV series "Club", "Not Born Beautiful", "My Beautiful Nanny", "Zaitsev +1", "Happy Together";
- the movies "Love and Carrots 2", "Election Day", "First Speedy", "The Irony of Love";
- video clips of the groups "Lyube", "Fabrika", "Ruki Vverkh!".
Today "Ivanushki International" is not as active as it used to be. But they did not leave music: in 2018 they recorded and filmed the music video "Only for redheads", continue to create new materials, periodically perform at concerts.
Personal life of the redhead "Ivanushki"
The first love caught up with Andrei when he lived back in Sochi. He met Polina when she arrived as part of Laima Vaikule's dance group. Later they toured together in the United States with the musical "Metro". But the couple never took place. The first wife of the singer was Maria Lopatova. They lived together for about five years. And when the romance melted, the young people separated, having found their second halves. In Andrei it was Maria Bankova.
With this woman, they lived for a long time in a civil marriage, and after the birth of the first child, they decided to legalize the relationship. Now they have two sons growing up.
In the life of Andrei Henrikhovich were difficult times. A series of deaths, which surrounded the singer, could not help but leave an imprint on his condition and creativity. First, in 1998, his father died, then Igor Sorin. In 2014, Andrei was left by his mother, three years later Oleg Yakovlev passed away, soon followed by his older sister. He gravely experienced each loss, sometimes giving free rein to feelings and weaknesses. But Grigoriev-Apollonov did not lower his hands and began to work hard.
This year it became known about his divorce from Maria, who found a new lover. Today Andrew is again an enviable groom. He did not lose a gram of optimism, remaining as attractive and energetic. And not for a moment does not want to stop in his creative activity. Follow the fresh events of his career successes can be found in the catalog of artists on the website kontramarka.de.
Discography:
- 1996 - "Of course He."
- 1996 - "Of Course He. Remix"
- 1997 - "Your Letters"
- 1999 - "That's What I'll Be Screaming All Night"
- 2000 - "Wait for Me"
- 2002 - "Oleg Andrei Kirill"
