Iryna Bilyk facts for kids
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Iryna Bilyk
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Ірина Білик
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| Birth name | Iryna Mykolayivna Bilyk |
| Born | April 6, 1970 Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocal, piano |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Labels | mamamusic |
Iryna Mykolayivna Bilyk (Ukrainian: Ірина Миколаївна Білик) was born on April 6, 1970, in Kyiv, Ukraine. She is a very famous Ukrainian singer and songwriter. Many people call her the "Ukrainian Madonna" because her songs became huge hits in the 1990s. She also often changes her style and has had a big impact on Ukrainian music.
Early Life and Learning
Iryna Bilyk grew up in Kyiv, which was then part of the Ukrainian SSR. Her parents were engineers. She also has a younger brother named Serhiy.
From a very young age, Iryna loved to perform. When she was five, she started dancing and learning classical ballet. At six, she joined a children's singing group called "Sonechko". With this group, she traveled all over the Soviet Union and even appeared on television for the first time. She wrote her very first song when she was only ten years old!
After finishing music school, Iryna worked as a music teacher.
Music Career Highlights
Iryna Bilyk has had a long and successful music career. In 1995, she even performed for the President of the United States, Bill Clinton. She has released many music albums, including some in Russian and one in Polish. She has also made many music videos and is still active in the music world today.
On October 27, 2007, Iryna married Dmytro Dykusar, who was her dancing partner from a TV show called Dances with the Stars-2. Their wedding took place in Rio de Janeiro.
In November 2019, Iryna Bilyk announced two big milestones: her 50th birthday and 30 years of performing professionally. She planned a special concert at the National Palace of Arts "Ukraine". However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the show had to be moved to May 22, 2021. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was at this concert.
On September 10, 2020, a special star dedicated to Iryna Bilyk was placed on the "Star Square" in Kyiv. This is a place where famous Ukrainian artists are honored.
Awards and Recognition
Iryna Bilyk has received important awards for her contributions to music.
- Order of Princess Olga, Third Class (2020)
