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Luara Hayrapetyan
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Russia's Lara, 10, won the Grand Prix and the Lira special prize during the Sixth Children's International Music Contest Vitebsk-2008, part of the Slavyansky Bazar Music festival in Vitebsk
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| Birth name | Luara Gurgenovna Hayrapetyan Լուարա Գուրգենի Հայրապետյան Луара Гургеновна Айрапетян |
| Also known as | Lara |
| Born | 29 September 1997 Astrakhan, Russia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2004–2009 |
Luara Gurgenovna Hayrapetyan, also known as Lara, is a talented singer from Armenia and Russia. She was born on September 29, 1997, in Astrakhan, Russia. Luara is famous for representing Armenia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2009. She sang her own pop song called "Barcelona" and came in second place.
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About Luara Hayrapetyan
Early Life and Training
Luara Hayrapetyan was born in Astrakhan, Russia. She started singing when she was only four years old. She studied at a children's music studio called "Vesnushki." This studio was part of the Astrakhangasprom Cultural Centre. Luara was a main singer there.
Besides singing, Luara also enjoyed ballroom dancing. She took many vocal classes to improve her voice. Because she is also an Armenian citizen, Luara lived in Kapan, Armenia, for some time. There, she continued her vocal training. She also learned to play the saxophone and took more dance classes. Luara currently lives in Los Angeles, USA.
Music Career Highlights
Luara first became known when she joined the Russian national selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006. She was only nine years old then. She came in second place with her song "Krasnaya Shapochka," which means "Little Red Riding Hood."
In 2008, Luara competed in the Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk Children's Contest. She represented Russia under the name "Lara." She won the Grand Prix Award and the "Lira" Diploma, which are big honors.
Luara is most famous for representing Armenia at the 2009 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. This event took place in Kyiv, Ukraine. She performed her song "Barcelona." Luara tied for second place with Ekaterina Ryabova from Russia.
Before her success in 2009, Luara tried to qualify for Junior Eurovision twice. In 2006, she placed second in Russia's national final. In 2008, she came third in Armenia's national final with her song "Im Ergy."
Awards and Recognitions
Luara has won many awards and honors for her singing talent. Here are some of her achievements:
- 2004 – She won the First Prize at the International Contest "Malen'kie Zvezdochki."
- 2005 – She won the First Prize at the International Festival "Childhood Without Borders."
- 2006 – She placed second in the Russian National Final for Junior Eurovision.
- 2007 – She won the Grand Prix at the All-Russian Contest "Volzhskie Sozvezdiya." She also won the First Prize at the VI All-Russian Contest "Voices of the 21st Century."
- 2008 – She won a diploma at the VII City Festival of Young Pianists "Music Rainbow." She was also recognized as the best in her class for English knowledge. In April 2008, she won the First Prize in the "Voices of the 21st Century" interregional final. She also won the Grand Prix at the "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" Junior Edition. She placed third in the Armenian National Final for Junior Eurovision.
- 2009 – She qualified for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2009. In November 2009, she placed second at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. She also qualified for the International Final of the "New Wave Junior" contest.
