Opera singer Aida Garifullina, known worldwide, is currently rumored to have married actor and singer Alexei Vorobyov. Vorobyov has confirmed his happiness, referring to Garifullina as a “treasure.” This news prompts a look back at the singer’s life and career.
Born in Kazan on September 30, 1987, Garifullina’s early life was steeped in music. Her mother, Lyalya Garifullina, a choral conductor and head of the Kazan Center for Contemporary Music, nurtured her talent and served as a constant source of support and constructive criticism. Her father, Emil Garifullin, pursued business ventures, while her brother, Rem, is involved in construction.
From a young age, Garifullina displayed a passion for music, recording arias and exploring various styles. Encouraged by her mother, she began vocal lessons at the age of ten. Winning a grant from the mayor of Kazan allowed her to study in Nuremberg, Germany, overcoming initial language barriers. She later continued her musical education at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts, balancing her studies with part-time work to make ends meet.
Garifullina’s career gained momentum after winning the first prize at the international competition of opera singers “Operalia-2013.” She then performed on stage with renowned artists like Alessandro Safina and Placido Domingo. She also played Natasha Rostova in the Mariinsky Theater’s “War and Peace” and appeared in Stephen Frears’ film “Prima Donna.”
Garifullina expanded her artistic horizons, recording a track with rapper Timati for Eurovision and starring in the film-opera “The Snow Maiden.” She has received a Grammy nomination and became a citizen of Austria while maintaining strong ties to her homeland. In 2020, she debuted at the Bolshoi Theater and participated in a Christmas concert in the Vatican.
While maintaining a busy performance schedule, Garifullina’s personal life has been a subject of interest. She has a daughter, Olivia, born in 2016, and was previously linked to tennis player Marat Safin. Recent reports suggest that she has married Alexei Vorobyov, with Vorobyov expressing his happiness and desire to keep their relationship private.