Erik Karapetyan facts for kids
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Erik Karapetyan
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| Birth name | Erik Karapetyan |
| Born | 5 June 1988 Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
Erik Valerayi Karapetyan, born on June 5, 1988, is a popular Armenian singer and songwriter. Many people know him simply as Erik. In 2011, he represented Armenia in a big international music contest called New Wave. He finished in fifth place and also won the "Audience's Choice" award, which means many people watching liked him best! Later, in 2016, he became a judge on the Armenian TV show X-Factor.
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About Erik Karapetyan
Erik's Early Life
Erik Karapetyan was born in Tbilisi, a city that is now the capital of Georgia. He went to school there and also studied how to play the violin. After finishing school in 2005, he moved to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. In Yerevan, he continued his music studies at the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan until 2011.
Erik's Music Career
Erik's music career really took off when he started performing. He is known for writing and singing his own songs. In 2021, he won the first season of Masquerade, which is the Armenian version of the famous TV show Masked Singer. On this show, famous people sing while wearing costumes, and judges try to guess who they are. Erik won the whole competition!
Erik on TV Shows
Erik has appeared on several television shows, sometimes as a performer and sometimes as a judge.
| Year | Show Name | What He Did |
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| 2008 | Two Stars | Sang with Masha Matveeva |
| 2016 | X-Factor | Was a judge and helped guide new singers |
| 2016 | Benefis | Appeared as a special guest |
| 2017 | Full House | Appeared as a guest |
| 2017 | Hayastan Jan | Was a contestant |
Awards and Achievements
Erik Karapetyan has won many awards for his singing and music over the years. These awards show how talented he is and how much his music is loved.
| Year | Award Name | Category | City | Result |
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| 2006 | Yntsa Awards | The Grand Prize | Yerevan | Won |
| 2007 | Discovery International Music Festival | The Grand Prize | Bulgaria | Won |
| 2011 | New Wave | Audience Choice | Jūrmala | Won |
| 2011 | National Music Awards | The Best Singer of Year | Yerevan | Won |
| 2012 | Armenian National Awards | The Best Singer of the Year | Yerevan | Won |
| 2013 | World Armenian Entertainment | Best Song of the Year | USA | Won |
| 2015 | Armenian Pulse Music Awards | Best Pop Song | Yerevan | Won |
| 2016 | Pan Armenian Entertainment Awards | The Best Concert Singer | Los Angeles | Won |
| 2017 | The Armenian Music Awards | The Best Singer of the Year | Paris | Won |
| 2018 | Tsitsernak National Music Awards | The Best Singer of the Year | Yerevan | Won |
| 2021 | The Masked Singer Armenia | Winner | Yerevan | Won |
