Alyosha (Olena Kucher) was born on May 14th, 1986 in Zaporozhie. Since childhood she demonstrated a love for music: since the 5th form she sang in a school choir and since the age of 15 she attended the Yunost studio.
When she became 18, Alyosha dared for major changes in her life. She moved to Kyiv and got enrolled to the Kyiv National University of Culture and Art, Faculty of Pop Vocal. At the same time she opened her own recording studio together with some friends.
Alyosha is the author of many hits for popular singers. She worked at Fabrika Zvesd (Star Factory) as a vocal teacher, back-vocalist, sound producer, author and composer. She collaborated with Potap & Nastia Kamenskih, Natasha Mogelivskaya, Irina Bilyk, Alina Grosu and Ani Lorak.
In 2008, Alyosha signed a contract with the production centre Catapult Music, which gave her life a sudden new swing. Alyosha filmed a clip to the song Sneg - this track was put on hot rotation on all radio channels. The singer’s first album (recorded in English) was also released in the USA.
What the fans thought?
"One of the best songs this year!" said Drago from Ukraine.
"This song is amazing! My favourite in the competition! It has got everything what Im expecting from song: good lyrics, very nice and strong voice, and good guitars background!! Well done Ukraine, You've got vote from me!" commented Hanka from the United Kingdom.
She finished tenth in the Final of the Eurovision Song Contest with 108 points and finished seventh in the second Semi-Final, held two nights before.
Check also out who she is by clicking on her Artist Profile.
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