Armenchik facts for kids

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Armenchik performing at Beirut, Lebanon in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Armen Gondrachyan
Born	(1980-08-08) August 8, 1980 (age 45) Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union
Origin	Yerevan, Armenia
Genres	Pop rabiz
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Parseghian Records Star Records Armen Entertainment

Armen Harpeti Gondrachyan (Armenian: Արմեն Հարպետի Գոնդրաչյան; born August 8, 1980), known by his stage name Armenchik (Armenian: Արմենչիկ), is a famous Armenian-American pop singer. He is based in Los Angeles, USA. He is well-known for his unique style of music.

Early Life and Music Career

Armen Gondrachyan was born in Yerevan, Armenia, on August 8, 1980. At that time, Armenia was part of the Soviet Union. He started singing when he was very young. In 1989, his family moved to the United States. They settled in California, where many Armenian Americans live.

With help from his father, Hapet, Armen recorded his first album. It was called Armen & Nor Seround and came out in 1995. In 1998, Armen went back to Armenia for a year. After that, he returned to the United States.

Armenchik held his first big concert in 2002 in Los Angeles. He then had more concerts at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California, in 2003 and 2004. He also performed at the Kodak Theatre in 2005 and 2006. Over the years, Armenchik has performed in many countries. These include Yerevan's Karen Demirchyan Complex, Russia, France, Canada, Greece, Italy, and Ukraine. He has also performed in many US cities like Las Vegas and Boston.

Armenchik's Family Life

Armenchik married Lusine Manukyan in 2010. She is an Armenian from Moscow. They have a son named Michael, who was born in 2011.

Armenchik can speak Armenian and English very well. He also knows some Russian.

Music Releases

Armenchik has released many albums and singles throughout his career.

Studio Albums

• Armen & Nor Seround (1995)
• Siro Yerker (1996)
• Yerevan (1997)
• Hayastanoum (1998)
• Namak (2000)
• Allo Dues? (2001)
• Anunt Inche? (2003)
• Gone Gone (2004)
• Mi Kich - Mi Kich (2005)
• Havatam Te Che... (2007)
• The Road (2009)
• The Armenians (2011)

Live Concert Albums

• Concert (2004)
• Live at Kodak Theatre (2005)
• Live at Gibson Theatre (2007)
• Live at Nokia Theatre (2010)
• Live in Armenia (2014)

Music Videos and DVDs

Armenchik has also released several DVDs featuring his concerts and music videos.

• Concert (2004)
• Music Videos (Special Edition) (2005)
• Live at Kodak Theatre (2005)
• New and the Best Clips (2007)
• Live at Gibson Theatre (2007)
• Live at Nokia Theatre (2010)
• Live in Armenia (2014)

Popular Singles

He has released many popular singles, often collaborating with other artists.

• "Return" (2010)
• "Hents Hima" (feat. Snoop Dogg) (2011)
• "Happy Birthday" (2012)
• "Sers Qo Anunov" (2012)
• "Mek Mek" (2012)
• "Eghek Bari" (2013)
• "Kiss Me" (feat. Francesa Ramirez) (2013)
• "Nore Nore" (2013)
• "Taq E Taq E" (2014)
• "Ancir Ay Getak" (feat. Harout Pamboukjian) (2014)
• "Hayastan Jan" (2015)
• "True Love" (2015)
• "My Story" (2016)
• "Hayrik" (2016)
• "Im Lousin" (2016)
• "Enkerner" (2016)
• "Sirel Chigites" (2017)
• "She's Mine" (feat. Super Sako) (2017)
• "Du Im Heqiat" (2017)
• "Ushe (Remix)" (feat. Super Sako) (2017)
• "Es Qez Siroum Em" (2018)
• "Qo Orne" (2018)
• "Hay Aghkjikner" (feat. Arman Hovhannisyan) (2018)
• "Siretzi Yes Megin" (2018)
• "Khelagarvum Em" (2019)
• "Lav Lsir (Remix)" (2019)
• "Mot Ari" (feat. Lilu) (2019)
• "Zinvori Patgam" (2019)
• "Qaxcer" (2020)
• "Aveli" (2020)
• "Astvac Uj Tur" (2021)
• "Aveli (Remix)" (2021)
• "Bales" (2021)
• "Siro Masin" (2021)
• "Yeraz" (2022)
• "My Friend" (Russian: Мой друг) (feat. Arkadi Dumikyan) (2022)
• "Tariner" (2023)
• "Lavnes" (2023)
• "Ches Patkeracni" (2023)
• "Vonc Nayum Em" (2023)
• "Srtis Kes" (2024)
• "1.2.3." (2024)
• "Vonc Nayum Em (Remix)" (2024)
• "Im Siro Heqiat" (2024)
• "Jamanakin" (feat. Christine Pepelyan) (2024)
• "Axchkas Hamar" (2025)
• "Amena Tank" (feat. Super Sako) (2025)

Awards and Recognition

Armenchik has received awards for his music.