Yana Churikova facts for kids
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Yana Churikova
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Yana Alekseyevna Churikova
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Yana Alekseyevna Churikova (born on November 6, 1978) is a well-known Russian television presenter and journalist. She became famous for her work on MTV Russia. Later, she moved to Channel One, a major Russian TV channel. There, she hosted seven seasons of a popular talent show called Star Factory.
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Yana's Television Journey
Starting Out in TV
Yana Churikova began her career in television at a young age. She worked for MTV Russia, a music television channel. This experience helped her become a familiar face to many viewers. She learned a lot about presenting and connecting with an audience.
Hosting Star Factory
One of Yana's most famous roles was hosting Star Factory. This was a big talent show in Russia, similar to shows like American Idol. Contestants would sing and perform, hoping to become the next big star. Yana guided the show through seven successful seasons, making her a very popular host.
Eurovision Song Contest Role
Yana Churikova is also known internationally for her involvement with the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a huge music competition where countries from Europe and beyond compete. For several years, Yana announced Russia's voting results during the live show. This meant she was seen by millions of viewers around the world.
Eurovision 2009 and Family
In 2009, Yana was initially planned to host the Eurovision Song Contest, which was held in Moscow, Russia. However, she became pregnant around that time. Instead of hosting the main show, she helped with the "allocation draw." This draw decides which countries perform in which semi-final. Her daughter, Taisa Lazareva, was born shortly after the contest in May 2009.
Commentator and National Final Host
Even after 2009, Yana continued to be a part of Eurovision. From 2009 to 2021, she often provided commentary for the contest on Channel One. This meant she would talk about the performances for Russian viewers. In 2021, she also hosted the national final show. This show was where Russia chose which artist would represent them at the Eurovision Song Contest that year.
External Links
- Official site of Yana Churikova: http://www.yanachurikova.ru/
- Yana Churikova in Peoples.ru database
- Yana Churikova in LiveJournal
See also
In Spanish: Yana Churikova para niños
