Iveta Mukuchyan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Iveta Mukuchyan
Իվետա Մուկուչյան
Mukuchyan in June 2019
Born	(1986-10-14) 14 October 1986 (age 38) Yerevan, Armenian SSR
Years active	2009–present
Relatives	Marianna Mukuchyan (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Pop R&B Folk
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Sister Jack Mukuchyan
Associated acts	Serjo Lazzaro Aram Mp3 DerHova

Iveta Roberti Mukuchyan (Armenian: Իվետա Ռոբերտի Մուկուչյան; born 14 October 1986) is an Armenian-German singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born in Yerevan, Armenia, but moved to Hamburg, Germany, with her family in 1992.

In 2009, she returned to Armenia and became famous after competing in the talent show Hay Superstar. She also competed in the second season of The Voice of Germany in 2012.

Iveta represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with her song "LoveWave". She finished in seventh place, which was a great achievement. That same year, she also started her acting career in the movie Run Away Or Get Married.

Since then, she has released more music, including a project with fellow singer Aram Mp3 called "Dashterov". She has also been a judge on TV shows and hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Yerevan.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Iveta Mukuchyan was born on October 14, 1986, in Yerevan, Armenia. In 1992, her family moved to Germany. Life was not always easy, and the family moved back to Armenia in 1995, but returned to Germany because of the difficult times in the country.

From 1998 to 2006, she went to the Sankt-Ansgar-Schule, a Catholic school in Hamburg. Her father was very proud of his Armenian heritage and wanted his children to speak Armenian at home.

Iveta discovered her love for singing after performing Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" at a school event. Her parents saw her talent and encouraged her to become a singer. She later decided to leave her design studies in Germany to study music at the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory in Armenia. Her sister, Marianna, is a well-known stylist.

Career

2009–2014: Rise to Fame

In 2009, Iveta joined the fourth season of Hay Superstar, which is the Armenian version of the popular show Pop Idol. She finished in fifth place and quickly became a new star in Armenia. She even won a "Discovery of the Year" award.

In 2012, she took her talent to Germany and competed in the second season of The Voice of Germany. For her audition, she sang "Euphoria" by Loreen, and judge Xavier Naidoo chose her for his team. She did very well on the show, winning her team's battle round.

2015–2016: The Eurovision Song Contest

Mukuchyan performing "LoveWave" during a Eurovision rehearsal

In October 2015, it was announced that Iveta would represent Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Her song was called "LoveWave". It was a powerful and modern song that she co-wrote.

During the first semi-final of Eurovision, Iveta was seen holding the flag of the Republic of Artsakh, a disputed region. This caused some controversy because political messages are not allowed at the contest. The organizers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), called it a "serious breach" of the rules.

Mukuchyan during a Eurovision press conference

When asked about it, Iveta said, "My thoughts are with my Motherland. I want peace everywhere." In the end, she performed amazingly in the final and finished in seventh place with 249 points.

After Eurovision, her career took off. She starred in her first movie, a comedy called Run Away or Get Married, and also recorded the soundtrack for it.

2016–2017: New Music and Projects

After her Eurovision success, Iveta stayed busy. She was a guest on many TV shows and performed at festivals. In late 2016, she released her first extended play (a short album) called IvaVerse, which mixed different music styles like funk and R&B.

She also became a judge on Depi Evratesil, the show that selected Armenia's next Eurovision singer.

Mukuchyan at an open-air concert in 2017

In 2017, she teamed up with singer Aram Mp3 to release the song "Dashterov". The song was so popular that it won a Song of the Year award. This led to a bigger project called the Dashterov Project, where they created modern versions of traditional Armenian folk songs. She later released a solo album of these songs called Armenian Folk.

2018–present: Continued Success

Mukuchyan in 2018

In 2018, Iveta continued to release new music and perform. She won the "Best Female Singer of the Year" award at the Swallow Music Awards in Armenia. She also showed her support for peaceful protests in Armenia by performing for the crowds.

Mukuchyan performing in May 2019

In 2019, she had her first concert in Los Angeles, California. She also released a new song and music video called "Hayastani Axjikner" (Armenian Girls), which she described as a song about female empowerment.

During the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, Iveta used her fame to raise awareness and money for people affected by the conflict. She organized an online concert called Rock for Artsakh and was part of a charity song with other Armenian artists.

In 2021, she became a judge on the Armenian version of The Masked Singer. In December 2022, she had the honor of co-hosting the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 when it was held in her hometown of Yerevan.

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Filmography

Films

Television

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Iveta Mukuchián para niños