Dima's age. Timati will fight with an opponent

Today's article will tell our readers about the life of the popular Russian performer. Dima Bilan and his work are interesting to many listeners different ages. We will describe a success story - how a simple boy managed to conquer Russian show business.

The singer gained greatest fame after winning the international song competition in 2008. This can truly be called a breakthrough point in a musical career - before this, performers from the Russian Federation had not won such honorary titles. In order not to mark time, let’s begin to consider the biography and other aspects of Dima’s life.

Height, weight, age. How old is Dima Bilan?

Before narrating the life path of a particular star, many fans will be interested in learning some information about appearance. Of course, sometimes it’s enough to look at photos on the Internet, but the most sophisticated fans want to know what the singer’s height, weight, and age are. How old is Dima Bilan, music lovers may ask. We asked - we answer. The performer's approximate height is 181 centimeters, and his weight is just over 73 kilograms. Relatively recently, the news read something like this: “Dima Bilan lost 8 kg in 2016, reasons.” A little later, the singer himself said that this was due to a stomach disease, which was overcome thanks to treatment.

Last December, Dima Bilan celebrated his 36th birthday. There is no particular point in comparing photos in his youth and now - he is still young. The only thing that can be studied is how Dima Bilan’s style changed in different periods of his life.

Biography of Dima Bilan

The biography of Dima Bilan begins in 1981, in a small town in Karachay-Cherkessia. It is noteworthy that at birth, the future singer received the name Victor Belan. Father Nikolai worked as an engineer, and mother Nina worked in social spheres.

Dima's first musical inclinations began to appear back in early age. Already, being in the fifth grade, he began studying at a music school. He successfully completes it, learning to play the accordion. Of course, various competitions where you can show your talent do not bypass Dima. In 1999, he goes to Moscow, where he participates in children's festival. Certificate of honor, was presented to the future singer by Joseph Kobzon himself, which was a serious achievement for the young talent.

After receiving secondary education, Dima continues his studies at the State Music School. Everything went well, and after receiving his diploma, he also studied acting at GITIS.

A real musical career begins after Bilan meets Yuri Aizenshpis. At that time, he was quite a popular producer. By the way, it was after his recommendation that the singer took the pseudonym by which he is still known. Collaboration with a music manager brought fourth place in the New Wave competition. 2003 was marked by the release of the singer’s debut album, which was called “I am a Night Hooligan.” After some time, the compositions gained some popularity in the Russian Federation. Of course, with the advent of new works, interest in Dima is only fueled.

The next album, released in 2004, was warmly received by critics and the public, and radio stations began to broadcast them on their airwaves. The autumn of 2005 was marked by tragedy - Yuri died. Dima began to receive a large number of invitations from other producers. It is noteworthy that until 2008, the conflict with Aizenshpis’ company over the brand continued. But everything was resolved peacefully, and the singer changed his name in his passport - since then, Dima Bilan is no longer a creative pseudonym.

The next manager was Yana Rudkovskaya. This tandem also brought positive results - two Golden Gramophone awards in 2006. Musical compositions gained more and more popularity, and clips appeared on TV channels.

Surprisingly, every new song- a new hit. Separately, it is worth noting “Dreamers” - this single was loved by the majority of Russians. year 2009 - new album. This is now an English-language work recorded in Miami. A large number of awards only cemented the success.

Several times in a row, Dima Bilan tried to get into Eurovision. In 2006, he received second place, and two years later he won the victory. It was an event for everything Russian show business– no other performer has achieved such success. In addition to the presented song Believe, the audience saw an unforgettable ice performance.

Since 2012, the singer has taken on the role of jury in the popular TV show “The Voice”. This is a fairly successful project in Russia. In 2016, the performer performed at “New Wave” - musical number turned out to be one of the best.

In the same year, Victoria Daineko and our hero voiced the main characters in the film “Trolls”. The premiere of the work attracted a large number of spectators and admirers. It is noteworthy that Dima Bilan has proven himself well in cinema.

In 2017, various rumors began to appear, allegedly Dima Bilan had cancer or even died. The fans were made nervous by photographs where the changed figure was clearly visible. A little later, the singer himself spoke about health problems.

Latest news 2017: Dima Bilan has cancer? He is dying?

We dare to repeat that in 2017, the singer made his fans worry. It all got to the point where the headlines of the publications repeated the following: “Latest news 2017. Dima Bilan has cancer.” He is dying? – questions poured in from fans. The yellow publications even started talking about death, saying that we would no longer see our beloved singer. As soon as it appeared official information, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

It is known that doctors found several hernias in Dima’s spine, which pinched the nerves and caused discomfort. It all came down to the fact that the performer could not do basic things. Fortunately, thanks to medicine and a long course of treatment, the disease was overcome and Dima Bilan returned to duty. After his illness, by the way, he changed his image - a shaved head and formal clothes. The media assessed this as a challenge for those who spread rumors about a fatal disease and irreparable loss.

The singer notes that after such trials, he began to take care of his own health. In addition, it supports healthy eating and continues to delight fans with new musical works.

Personal life of Dima Bilan

Of course, Dima Bilan’s personal life cannot go unnoticed, especially for the female part of his fans. For a long time, the singer had an affair with Elena Kuletskaya, to whom he promised to propose if he won international competition. However, there was no wedding, and the young people, after a short time, separated.

Now it is impossible to say for sure whether Dima Bilan is in any romantic relationship. He often appears in front of cameras with various representatives of show business, and fans are already rushing to “create” a romance. The most famous rumors are about Julia Lima, who performed songs with Dima for some time. The performer himself does not comment on his personal life.

As is already becoming clear, the press could not leave it like that, and published several publications about the “unconventionality” of the singer. Again, he simply ignores such statements. Fans are waiting for Dima to choose the lady of his heart and get married.

Dima Bilan's family

As for famous relatives, the singer had no creative roots. Therefore, Dima Bilan's family had almost no connection with art. Of course, family trips to the movies or listening to music cannot be ruled out. But already in school years, he became seriously interested in this type of creativity and began to develop in this direction. As we can judge now, the singer made the right choice.

The father of the future performer was a mechanic, and by education he was a design engineer. Mom was engaged in greenhouse farming, and later went to social sphere. Also, Dima Bilan has two sisters. The eldest Elena is a fashion designer by training. After the wedding, I decided to keep it for myself double surname. The younger sister, born in 1994, was named Anna.

Children of Dima Bilan

As you already understand, it is pointless to talk about this topic - this moment, the singer was not even married. This situation haunts most fans, and from various angles. Some create unjustified rumors, others doubt Dima Bilan's orientation.

He himself does not comment on his personal life, but from his words one can understand that the singer strives to develop and try himself in various creative manifestations. Therefore, fans are looking forward to Dima Bilan’s children being born. We recommend following official news and not believing various rumors that have no basis.

Dima Bilan's wife

When it comes to talking about who future wife Dima Bilan - various disputes arise here. Some time ago, all the newspapers were talking about the upcoming wedding of the singer and model Elena Kuletskaya. However, the young people never legalized their relationship. Many even began to doubt whether there was an affair at all. Fans suspected that all this was to attract attention to their own personalities and PR.

After breaking up with Elena, fans attributed great amount novels for the singer – as soon as new photographs appeared on the Internet. Some even claim that Dima has returned to his former lover. It is not possible to say this for sure - the Eurovision winner avoids questions about his public life in every possible way.

Photo of Dima Bilan before and after plastic surgery

It is unlikely to find a famous person who openly admits to using the services plastic surgeon. The first reason to think about whether today's hero had Plastic surgery– comparison of youth photographs. Fans immediately noticed the “surgical” marks. In particular, many note the changed shape of the nose, which has only improved.

It is impossible to say for sure whether the singer used the services of surgeons and changed his appearance. Therefore, a comparison of photos of Dima Bilan “before and after plastic surgery” - favorite hobby a certain circle of fans who follow the life of the star in every possible way.

Instagram and Wikipedia Dima Bilan

It is not surprising that Dima Bilan’s Instagram and Wikipedia are extremely popular. In the first case, more than two million people subscribed to the singer’s page. The free encyclopedia contains a huge amount of information about life and his work. In particular, you can study the extensive list of awards that Dim Bilan received for his musical talents.

Dima Bilan(first and last name at birth - Belan Viktor Nikolaevich) - Russian singer and film actor, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (2018), Honored Artist of Kabardino-Balkaria (2006), Honored Artist of Chechnya (2007), and People's Artist of Kabardino-Balkaria (2008).

Dima Bilan represented Russia twice at the Eurovision Song Contest: in 2006 with the song “Never Let You Go”, taking second place, and in 2008 with the song “Believe”, taking first place. He became the first singer from Russia to win Eurovision.

Childhood, education

Dima Bilan was born on December 24, 1981 in the village of Moskovsky (part of the city of Ust-Dzheguta) of the Karachay-Cherkess Autonomous Okrug.

Father - Nikolai Mikhailovich Belan- At first he worked as a mechanic, then, after graduating from college, he became a design engineer at the KAMAZ plant in Naberezhnye Chelny.

Mother - Nina Dmitrievna Belan- was a worker greenhouse farming, then moved to work in the social sphere.

Dima Bilan has two sisters: the eldest - Elena Belan-Zimina(1980), junior - Anna Belan(1994). A photo of little Dima with his family can be seen on his website, as well as a photo with an ABC book already at school.

Singer Dima Bilan with his sister Anna Belan (left) and parents (Photo: TASS/Global Look Press)

As stated in the biography of D. Bilan on his official website, “on the very first day of his life, the baby found himself drawn into a serious intrigue. Since he had a distinctly Caucasian appearance, Nina Dmitrievna began to fear that she, the only Russian woman in the maternity hospital, had had her son replaced, accidentally confused with some other newborn. Fortunately, the obstetricians dispelled her doubts and reassured her.”

Dima Bilan in childhood

When the boy was one year old, the family moved to Naberezhnye Chelny. Five years later, Dmitry’s parents moved to the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, to the city of Maisky.

Studying in fifth grade high school, Vitya (aka the future Dima) entered the music school, which he graduated from in accordion class. Young Dima Bilan was an active participant in various music competitions and festivals. The talented young man was able to take first place in the “Young Voices of the Caucasus” competition. Then D. Bilan became a laureate of various festivals, including the “Morning Star” in the Stavropol region.

The singer’s official biography says that Bilan’s love for songs comes from his maternal grandmother, who worked in the choir for thirty years. At school, Dima could sing a song right in class.

In 1998, Dima Bilan (then Vitya Belan) came to Moscow to participate in the Chunga-Changa festival, dedicated to children's creativity and thirty years of joint activity Yuri Entin And David Tukhmanov. And again the award - the young performer received a diploma from Joseph Kobzon.

In 2000, Dima Bilan entered the State School of Music named after the Gnessins. Specialty: classical vocals.

While studying at school, D. Bilan takes part in festivals and various music competitions. In addition, in 2000, his video clip for the song “Autumn” was included in the rotation of the MTV Russia television channel. In 2001-2002 Dima Bilan became a laureate of the Festos festival. Along the way, while living in the hostel, he worked part-time in a clothing store.

The beginning of Dima Bilan's career

Latvia. Jurmala. The first qualifying round took place in the Dzintari concert hall in Jurmala yesterday (Retro hit on native language) at the international competition of young performers popular music "New wave". In the photo: young contestant Dima Bilan from Moscow, 2002 (Photo: Anton Denisov/TASS)

D. Bilan's first producer was Yuri Aizenshpis, who immediately recognized talent in the young man. In 2002, Dima made his debut at the New Wave festival in Jurmala, where he took fourth place.

At the end of October 2003, Bilan’s debut album entitled “I am a night hooligan” was released.

2004 was a very favorable year for D. Bilan creatively. The first album (“Night Hooligan+”) was re-released. Then Dima Bilan’s second studio album, entitled “On the Shore of the Sky,” was released, which became successful. It included the songs “You Should Be Nearby,” “Mulatto,” “On the Shore of the Sky,” “Congratulations!”, “As I Wanted,” for which videos were shot. The 2005 re-release of the album included English versions of three songs.

Singer Dima Bilan and producer Yuri Aizenshpis, 2004 (Photo: Sergey Uzakov/TASS)

Recording of the singer's first English-language album has begun. Together with Dima Bilan they took part in the work on the album Diane Warren And Shaun Escoffery.

Dima Bilan and Yana Rudkovskaya, 2009 (Photo: Alexei Pantsikov/Russian Look/Global Look Press)

On September 20, 2005, a misfortune happened - Bilan’s producer Yuri Aizenshpis died. After his death, many producers offered Dima contracts. In 2006, Dima left Aizenshpis’s company, which was headed by his widow Elena Kovrigina. However, the company demanded that Bilan change his name, since “Dima Bilan” is a pseudonym that belongs to the company. But together with a new team, headed by Yana Rudkovskaya, Bilan resolved the conflict and since 2008 took a pseudonym as his official name. By the way, the singer did not choose the name Dima by chance: Dmitry was the name of Bilan’s grandfather, whom he loved very much. Since childhood, the singer said that he wanted to be called Dima.

Two awards Golden Gramophone Award", the Channel One prize for participation in the project "New songs about the main thing" brought Dmitry in 2005. And in the same year, in the field of show business, Dima became the person of the year according to the version of the Rambler search engine, and in 2006 D. Bilan on music competition in Kyiv he was awarded the title “Singer of the Year”. Then Dima became a winner of Muz-TV (three awards - “Best Album”, “ Best composition" and "Best Performer of the Year").

Singer Dima Bilan during the filming of the New Year's project "Old and new songs about the main thing" (left); at the Golden Gramophone music award ceremony, 2006 (Photo: TASS)

Songs " It was love», « The impossible is possible" And " Number One Fan"topped the Russian charts during these years.

Unprecedented success accompanied Bilan - he was one of the three most expensive and popular people in Russia, according to Forbes magazine. In show business news, Dima has become a regular character. The singer’s photo also went well. D. Bilan posed naked for the cover of Sex and the City magazine and the news discussed how Bilan shared these photos with colleagues.

Eurovision

In 2006, Channel One chose Bilan to represent Russia at the Eurovision 2006 contest held in Athens. Dima Bilan took second place with the song “Never Let You Go”.

Just two years later, in 2008, D. Bilan took first place at the Eurovision 2008 contest with the song “Believe”. On May 24, 2008, Dima performed in the final of the competition together with Evgeni Plushenko and a Hungarian violinist Edwin Marton. Dmitry became the first Russian singer to win the Eurovision Song Contest, receiving Grand Prize— “Crystal microphone.”

Russian singer Dima Bilan won Eurovision 2008 (Photo: DPA/TASS)

In the village of Moskovsky in Ust-Dzhegut, a music school was named after Dima Bilan.

Career continuation

Singer Dima Bilan at the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards in Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Photo: PA Photos/TASS)

Success followed everywhere talented singer. Dima Bilan became the Ambassador of Sochi-2014. The artist received a May Fashion diploma and entered the TOP 100 most beautiful people Moscow-2009. For the fifth time in a row, D. Bilan received the prestigious MTV Europe Music Awards in the “Best Russian Act” category.

In 2009, Bilan’s fifth studio and first English-language album, Believe, was released. In the cover photo, Bilan stands wearing only jeans, with his tattooed arms outstretched.

In 2010, Dima Bilan recorded a duet with American singer Anastasha. They recorded the song “Safety” in Los Angeles at Chalice Recording Studio.

A real sensation on the Internet was caused by a video depicting how Alla Pugacheva and Dima Bilan performed the hit “Loving Do Not Renounce.” The performers received applause from the guests of the evening and enthusiastic comments from users. But fans paid attention not so much to the song and its original presentation, but to the photo where Bilan’s trousers are too tight.

In 2011, Dima Bilan released the album “ Dreamer", in 2013 - " Reach out" The public appreciated songs such as “ I just love you», « Baby», « I'm sick of you"and other hits.

Dima Bilan (Andrey Dolmatov) in a scene from the film “Hero” directed by Yuri Vasiliev (Photo: PR Agency Sarafan/TASS)

In recent years, D. Bilan has taken an active part in interesting projects— “The Phantom of the Opera” (2011), acted as a mentor for the “Voice” project (2012−2016). From 2014 to the present - mentor of the “Voice” project. Children". And recently the singer decided to test himself in cinema. Dima’s full-fledged debut was the historical film “Hero”, the events of which take place in Russia during the First World War. Bilan's character is captain Andrei Dolmatov.

Singer Dima Bilan on set music program“The Voice” (Photo: Pravda Komsomolskaya/Russian Look/Global Look Press)

Also in D. Bilan’s filmography are “The Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors”, “The Golden Key”, “Theater of the Absurd”. In the near future, the continuation of the trilogy “Midshipmen, Forward! ", in which Dima will also play.

“I was surprised and delighted by the offer to star in the film Midshipmen 1787, because not only did I have the opportunity to meet the most legendary people cinema of Russia and the USSR, but also to play with them in cult film", Dima Bilan shared in an interview.

In 2018, President Vladimir Putin awarded Dima Bilan the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. The corresponding decree was published on official portal legal information.

"For services to development national culture and art, many years of fruitful activity, award the honorary title “Honored Artist of the Russian Federation” to Bilan Dima Nikolaevich, artist, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic,” the document says.

Political views of Dima Bilan

In 2007, D. Bilan became an official member of the LDPR. However, Dima also took part in the election campaign of the A Just Russia party in 2007. And in the 2012 presidential elections, Bilan supported the candidacy of Vladimir Putin.

Due to his touring activities in Crimea, D. Bilan was included in the database of the Ukrainian “Peacemaker” website, which compiles lists of citizens accused of “illegally” crossing the “square” border. Therefore, he was unable to attend the Eurovision 2017 competition in Kyiv. However, Bilan’s student is Bulgarian Christian Kostov— charmed the audience there with his strong vocals and expressive performance. By the way, Kostov was also caught speaking in Crimea in 2014, but the SBU did not immediately remove him Bulgarian singer from the competition, since he was in Artek before the adoption of the Ukrainian law on crossing the border with Crimea.

Irina Khakamada and Dima Bilan starred in the photo project “7 Deadly Sins”, 2012 (Photo: Pravda Komsomolskaya/Russian Look/Global Look Press)

Dima Bilan's health

Any change in the appearance of a public figure, and especially a favorite, causes excitement. Recently Dima Bilan became bald. With his new look, the singer seriously frightened fans, who decided that illness forced them to shave their idol’s head. And when Dima decided to spend his vacation in Africa, many thought that he would be treated on the dark continent.

“You have to come up with something like this - Dima Bilan is flying to Africa to treat a disease! Probably to Dr. Aibolit, no less! God bless you all, but I’m not going to pay attention to any stupid bloggers,” and added that he was flying to Africa for new experiences, and not for treatment.

He graduated from music school, learning to play the accordion masterfully. The boy quite often participated in various music competitions, taking prizes.

In 2000-2003, Vitya studied vocals at Gnesinka. In 2003, he changed his name to that of his beloved grandfather Dmitry.

Later, Dmitry Bilan's songs appear quite often on music channels and fashion radio stations, consistently becoming hits. The singer participates in the New Wave and Eurovision music competitions, where he takes first place the second time.

Currently, the guy acts as an experienced mentor for the adult and children's music show “The Voice”. Also, Dmitry Bilan tries himself as an actor.

Personal life of Dima Bilan

If about creative life Almost every fan knows the singer, but Dmitry Bilan’s personal life remains a secret behind seven seals. This one is beautiful and undoubtedly talented guy doesn't like to talk about her. Because of this kind of mystery, very contradictory rumors and speculations regarding the singer’s amorous affairs are circulating throughout Russia.

One of these gossips is Dima Bilan’s affair with Yana Rudkovskaya, who after Aizenshpis’s death became the guy’s producer. However, neither the singer nor his charming producer deny the fact of a love relationship. Moreover, Yana has been happily married to figure skater Evgeni Plushenko for many years now. She claims that she views Dima exclusively as a worldwide famous brand, which brings good profits.

The yellow press quite often attributes the singer to relationships with various girls. After he began to deny a love relationship with them, Dmitry was suspected of having a non-traditional sexual orientation. Even his “fiancé”, a certain Rovens Pritula, was found, but the rumors remained rumors.

Does Dmitry Bilan have a wife? Young woman?

For quite a long period of time, it was believed that the famous model Lena Kuletskaya could well become Dmitry Bilan’s wife. This relationship lasted for quite a long time, and the fact that the ring was presented at Eurovision indicated an imminent wedding. However, the miracle never happened. A little later, the couple announced that they had never had a close relationship, and they called everything that was happening a game for the public for the sake of PR.

After breaking up with Dima Kuletskaya, Bilan began to be suspected of having an affair with another beautiful fashion model Yulianna Krylova. The girl even starred in several of the singer’s videos, which are striking in their frankness. However, Dmitry Bilan himself claims that there is only strong friendship between them.

He said the same thing about possible love relationships with Natalia Samoletova, Yulia Sarkisova, Anna Moshkovich and even ex-wife Mel Gibson by Oksana Grigorieva. Even the infamous “tattoo” girl Yulia Volkova played the role of Dmitry Bilan’s lover.

Despite the abundance of women around him, Dima quite often calls a certain Lyalya the love of his life. But she also doesn’t have a ring on her finger, like the other contenders for the singer’s heart.

Recently, his latest hobby has been called the singer Pelageya, who is Dmitry’s colleague in music show“Voice” on Channel One. However, the stars only quietly chuckle at these suspicions, without refuting or confirming this fact.

Whether there is a common-law wife Dmitry Bilan’s is not known for certain, but his sister hints that his brother has a cute girlfriend. There is also information that this girl is very far from the world of show business and the modeling industry.

Son of Dmitry Bilan photo

Oddly enough, Dima Bilan’s son still exists. Which is true, not at all by blood and born from one of his many women. This blond boy is his godson famous singer Sashenka. He is the son of Yana Rudkovskaya and Evgeni Plushenko.

Dmitry Bilan adores his godson and quite often posts photos and videos of him on social networks.

The singer is not yet thinking about his own children at this time, preferring to play with dogs in the company of children.

Dima Bilan's family: who, where and when

You can talk a lot about Dmitry’s girls and make various assumptions about his personal life, but the closest people to him will always be his family members.

Dima Bilan's family consists of parents and two sisters. The guy simply idolizes his mother and father and tries to spend time with them as often as possible. There is love, understanding and support in the family.

Dmitry's older sister Elena has been working as a fashion designer for quite a long time and is happily married. The youngest Anya lives in the States and plans to become an opera singer.

By the way, the paparazzi quite often attributed to Anna the role of either the daughter or the young wife of Dmitry Bilan. This is partly true, since the older brother had to raise the little fidget.

The girl occasionally appears in her brother’s video clips, sings a duet with him and even recorded a song. However, brother and sister do not see each other very often. This is due to Dmitry’s busy touring schedule and the fact that his sister lives abroad.

Dima Bilan - rare interesting facts

1. At birth, the future singer received the name Viktor Nikolaevich Belan. However, at the beginning musical career he chose a more sonorous pseudonym - Dima Bilan. This name is not accidental. That was the name of the artist’s beloved grandfather on his mother’s side. In 2008, Victor Belan adopted his pseudonym as his official first and last name.
2. IN student years At one of the music competitions, Dima Bilan met the famous music producer Yuri Aizenshpis, who recognized a real star in the aspiring artist.
3. Shortly before Dima Bilan set off to conquer Eurovision, the head of his hometown announced that if the singer wins, he will name a street in his honor. And so it happened! Moreover, in the village of Moskovsky in Ust-Dzhegut there is a music school, which was also named after Dima Bilan.
4. In his interviews, Dima Bilan has repeatedly said that his biggest dream is to go to space.
5. Dima Bilan became godfather son of Yana Rudkovskaya and Evgeni Plushenko - Alexander. The boy was born on January 6, 2013.
6. Dima Bilan collects hats and caps, brings them from different countries. He also collects vinyl records of world-famous stars and loves taking Polaroid photographs of his friends.
7. Dima Bilan loves to eat delicious food and even cook. Dima loves to receive guests and always personally prepares all the treats for festive table, on New Year Olivier always prepares the salad himself.
8. Bilan knew the great Michael Jackson. In 2007, he happened to be at a birthday party for the Prince of Brunei, and Michael was there. It so happened that after they were introduced to each other, Michael Jackson looked and smiled: “So nice!” Many Russian media then wrote that he seemed to bless Bilan.
9. Dima Bilan participated in the Eurovision music competition twice, in 2006 and 2008. Both times I took high places - second and first, respectively. In 2008, it was on Bilan that bookmakers accepted the highest bets.
10. In 2014, Dima Bilan starred in the film “Music on Ice” directed by Yuri Vasiliev. Bilan got the main male role.

People like that don't get hired as astronauts! Yes, he didn’t really want to: he always dreamed of singing and Dima Bilan is a star on the stage. Moreover, already at the age of 25 he had everything: numerous awards, top positions in the charts, millions of fans and an enviable line in Forbes. Eurovision remained subjugated only to him - the only musician in the vastness of our vast country.

Dima Bilan is in demand and today he has not only the role of a singer, but also an actor, mentor, participant in television projects and one of the most mysterious figures in show business. His heart is free, he is young, talented, rich, sexy and sincere. It is recognized that there is no time for Serious relationships. A workaholic, he does not refuse new projects, and each time they become more significant and interesting.

It seems that he is everywhere: in addition to his busy concert activities, he does not miss the seasons of the television project “The Voice” on Channel One, the New Year’s anthem of Coca-Cola is now performed by him, and charity performances in support of sick children have not been held without his participation for a long time . And yes, the Olympic flame in Rio passed through his hands: Dima Bilan does not miss the opportunity to ignite the hearts of Russian athletes, among whom he has friends.

His health condition had recently raised concerns among his fans, but the singer assured that he was feeling well after his trip to Iceland. He radically changed his image - shaved his head, lost weight, matured, and all this for a small role in the series “Midshipmen-4”.

People's Artist of Kabardino-Balkaria

In 2006 he became an Honored Artist, and two years later a People's Artist. This is how his homeland, Kabardino-Balkaria, appreciated his merits. Dima Bilan was then 25 years old and was at the peak of his popularity.

He was born in the small town of Ust-Dzheguta, but a year later the family moved to Naberezhnye Chelny, where the head of the family, Nikolai Mikhailovich Belan, was invited to work at the plant. Nina Mikhailovna raised two similar children: daughter Elena and son Victor. He celebrated his first birthday in 1982 in new apartment in Tatarstan.

The story of how Victor Belan changed his first and last name is well known to his fans. He said in an interview that he always dreamed of becoming an artist, he sang since childhood, and when he entered the big stage took his grandfather’s name and restored historical justice. A family legend says that the passport officer made a mistake in the last name, because the ancestors were Bilans.

Five years later, the family changed their place of residence again: to Kabardino-Balkaria. My grandmother lived there: the mother of the head of the family. Vitya went to school, and in the same class with his older sister. The guy was smart, diligent, and later, thanks to his talent, also the soul of the school. He performed at all holidays: singing for him was the meaning of life. A vocal teacher helped me decide on the choice of the future singer; she successfully entered the classroom to select gifted children to study at a music school. True, she had to persuade Vitya’s parents for a long time: the father did not agree to such an adventure, he saw in his son a technician like himself. Although exact sciences were not easy for Victor. Only by the fifth grade did the parents give up: the guy entered a music school in the accordion class, but soon he was transferred to vocals.

Trips to numerous competitions and festivals began, but they did not interfere with their studies: the talented student brought awards and glorified the town.

His first real costume for going on stage was made for him at the age of 17, before going to a competition in Moscow. The invitation to the Chunga-Changa festival became a test of strength for him. Because initially the contestant faced difficulties: money for the trip was collected from friends (as a result, the school director helped), but a relative did not meet him in the capital. Helped again good people who sheltered the guy for the night.

Luck was with him at the festival itself. He not only received a gold statuette and a certificate, but also met with good people who played a fateful role in his life. The Prosin family will shelter him at the beginning of his new period of life - Moscow. The guy, inspired by the victory and ten days of busy life in the capital, promises himself to return and conquer the musical Olympus.

Moscow, there is so much in this sound...

At the age of 19, Victor arrived in the capital: the Prosins supported the young talent in every possible way, offering to stay with them for any time convenient for him. It was they who advised me to enter Gnesinka. He chose the academic vocal department and passed the competition right away, although there were up to 30 applicants for one place. They not only provided him with a corner, but also took part in his fate.

The head of the family tried himself in show business and offered Victor support. Although he was thinking about a completely different person, who seemed great and inaccessible: Yuri Aizenshpis. He was already 55 years old, and had vast experience in promoting Kino, Katya Lel, Linda, Vlad Stashevsky and many other famous names in the world of music.

They met by chance, in one of the casinos where Victor was brought by Konstantin Prosin, but then the legendary producer did not pay any attention to them. So the debut of the song “Autumn” went unnoticed. And the clip, although it got on MTV, did not make a difference.

Somewhere around this time, Victor took a pseudonym that would make him famous and would appear in his passport. The name change also led to other changes: independent life, auditioned for all the castings, and in his second year he moved into the dormitory. He later said that he never repented of this step, although life was not easy: he was torn between studying, working as a loader and nightclubs when he was invited to perform. Another year flew by in this frantic rhythm.

Only in his third year did he take his chance. At a party for a famous magazine, noticing Yuri Aizenshpis, he tried to attract attention. That was not easy. But from then on, they never parted: the tandem formed, despite the fact that the new guy was not the master’s only “project.” However, this was only to the benefit of the singer, performing on the same stage with the guys from the pop group Dynamite.

Almost a father

Under the patronage of Aizenshpis, a video was soon shot, directed by Fyodor Bondarchuk. The song “Boom” was the only one in the singer’s repertoire for almost a year. With her, he went to Jurmala in the summer of 2002 to conquer the famous stage. The debutant of the popular competition for young performers was in for an explosion of emotions and fateful meetings. He, of course, was not one of the three winners, but the country watched the New Wave on TV and they started talking about the modestly dressed guy. He was happy from the fourth place, and from the enormous competitive experience he received, and from meeting celebrities.

Performances began: first at private parties and joint concerts. A year later he recorded solo album, named after the main song - “Night Hooligan”. By the way, this song began the long-term creative collaboration of Gosha Toidze, chosen from a dozen directors. The clip was shown on MTV, which added fame and fans to the artist who was included in the circulation. Bilan deftly grabbed the bird of happiness by the tail and held it tightly until 2005 - a turning point in his fate.

The frantic rhythm set by Aizenshpis brought Bilan to the top of the ratings. He recorded a couple of albums and several commercially successful videos, taking whole line music awards and the honorary title of “pop sex symbol.” In addition, during this turbulent period, he graduated from Gnesinka and immediately entered the second higher education - at GITIS - to become an actor.

He succeeded everywhere and everywhere: in the winter of 2004, he passed the test in “Fear Factor,” which was filmed in Argentina. A popular TV show added to his fame. Spectators watched him bravely ride on a tightrope at great heights and eat strawberries along with flies.

That year he released his second album, “On the Shore of the Sky,” in the recording of which foreign composers took part, who wrote hits for famous world stars. Clip main song The film was shot by an Italian team in Venice, and his partner was a model from Poland. Until now, this work is considered one of the most beautiful, and the song from the album of the same name is one of the most lyrical, it’s not for nothing that the singer received the “Golden Gramophone” for it and was named Best Performer of the year according to MTV.

Bilan was in great demand: viewers could see him in Tele2 advertising, on the covers of glossy magazines, he became a welcome guest at prestigious parties, willingly sharing his creative projects with reporters broadcasting it not only on music channels, but also on the news. And he had something to say: his next album, “Time is the River,” was preparing for release (in 2006 he would receive the MUZ-TV award) and his debut at Eurovision.

Time stood still in September 2005 - Bilan was preparing for the MTV Awards ceremony when he learned of the death of his mentor Yuri Aizenshpis, “almost a father” - as he would later write in his autobiographical book. He died at the age of 60 from a heart attack on the evening of September 20. And the next day, with incredible efforts and with the support of his friends, Dima went on stage to receive the award. He was accompanied by the producer's son Mikhail, and viewers saw a mourning bandage on the sleeve of the singer's suit.

They say that the evening concert dedicated to the memory of the producer was one of the best in creative biography Dima Bilan.

Golden Boy

The tragedy unsettled me, but life forced me to pass this test too. Yana Rudkovskaya, whom Aizenshpis introduced them to two years before her death, helped. She spoke about this in detail in an interview, and then in a book. Yes, she invited Dima Bilan to a private party and soon became imbued with his work. She offered to become the face of her clothing boutiques, which were then the only ones in Sochi. Thanks to her husband, Dima got an apartment in Moscow, a car and stage costumes. Yana stated that famous producer introduced them not just like that, but with a view of the future. And this future suddenly became the present: she turned out to be the person who lent a helping hand in a difficult situation. But she was not able to immediately call herself Dima Bilan’s producer.

The story of how the heirs of the deceased producer and his new patron shared copyrights made the rounds in all the newspapers. Dima Bilan was skeptical about the widow’s claims, believing that it, along with the contract, could not be inherited. But according to the law, she had the rights to the Dima Bilan project, proving that it was created by her late husband and the income from his professional activity. In the press, it was mainly Yana Rudkovskaya and the lawyers she hired who sorted out the relationship.

Dima Bilan fought on another front: in the qualifying round for Eurovision. True, Natalya Podolskaya took the victory from him, because the majority of Russian viewers preferred her song “No One Will Hurt Each Other,” and Dima Bilan came second. But she was underestimated on the world music arena: Podolskaya brought only 15th place from the prestigious competition. Performance at Eurovision 2006 was at stake. And Bilan didn’t just give up; by this time he was already super popular, filling stadiums. Channel One gave him a ticket to the competition based on the results of audience choice. First place eluded him even then, although the result was more than impressive: he took second place with the song Never Let You Go.

As Yana Rudkovskaya says, this victory became their common one and she received the moral right to call herself a producer. But copyright was still in question.

Show business also followed developments. There were rumors that after success at Eurovision, the singer’s fee increased to $50 thousand, and in a year, according to Forbes, he earned more than $3 million. Bilan was called the “golden boy” and bets were made on who would get profitable business. Moreover, a third contender soon appeared and a new scandalous story: Yana Rudkovskaya began divorce proceedings. It ended in 2008, after a dirty information war, which least of all concerned Dima Bilan. By this time this name was already officially on his passport, putting an end to the project of the same name. And already without a pseudonym, he was preparing to once again perform at Eurovision, went through all the stages and took first place. The whole country sang his Believe, and Bilan went down in its history as the only one who was able to take this international musical Olympus, previously unapproachable for Russian performers.

His name was among the top three Russian pop celebrities, he was invited to the jury of various competitions and festivals. There was active touring and studio activity, numerous filming, records in the charts, sold out houses, and an army of fans. Soon the fourth album “Against the Rules” and the second without Aizenshpis was released. And again - an incredible success. By the way, Bilan still holds the record for the number of MTV music awards.

A year later - another album, but in the English version - Believe, in the creation of which Timbaland and Jim Beanz took part. This work was also recognized with a number of awards and prizes.

However, he reached the world level not only as a musician. He began writing a column for readers of Billboard magazine, from which fans from different continents learned private details from his life, creative plans and opinions on events not only in the world of music.

The singer is also known as a philanthropist: he constantly participates in joint concerts and auctions for the treatment of children. In the book, he explained his impulse to help those in need by the fact that he did not have his own children, but even if he did, he would not stop providing help.

Hero

Acting education is required. His film debut came in arthouse cinema. The main role was offered by director Maxim Apryatin in 2010. Dima Bilan performed in two other roles: as a producer and as a co-author of the idea. The ten-minute film is based on the rock ballad “He Wanted.” Bilan sings and discusses philosophical topics, sharing congenial quotes from famous people. After its release, Dima Bilan gained more intellectual fans.

On his 30th anniversary, in 2011, his book is published and, as critics say, it grabs you from the first pages. It contains everything: from the first appearance on stage and about all the vicissitudes of show business. She wrote in a light style and is full of sincere moments. In general, the year was going very well: numerous interviews, concerts, and the main one was in Crocus City Hall, where family, friends, colleagues and fans gathered. The hall with six thousand seats was filled, the singer was complimented and given gifts.

The audience was also pleased with his participation in the special episode of the “Let Them Talk” program. The artist’s unique benefit performance pleased many. And the year ended with another record: Dima appeared at 16 New Year's shows on various TV channels. It was a success that he is unlikely to repeat.

But it was necessary to consolidate his position at the top of show business and Bilan went on a tour of Russian cities and villages. In four months, he visited 45 cities, waking up every morning in a new place. He withstood the tough rhythm and loads. The bonus was not only the fees, but also the fan clubs that appeared across the country like mushrooms after the rain.

And in the spring he pleased his fans with the release of a new, sixth album. His “Dreamer” brought him the title of “Artist of the Year” and took top positions in various ratings.

And of course, again – Eurovision. The presentation of the song with former “tattoo” Yulia Volkova blew up the Internet. They sang “Bitch Love” and the audience gave them first place, but in terms of total points they only came in second. But he still took part in it along with the winners of five years.

And in the summer he gave a grand concert in the Tchaikovsky Hall. Moreover, he performed not only hits, but also complex opera roles. He surprised many then, and they gave him a standing ovation!

2012 was also significant in that it revealed Bilan as a mentor in the show “The Voice,” which the artist has been hosting for more than one season. This is a separate, interesting page in his creative biography.

Two albums were released in 2012 and 2013, after which there was a musical break, although Bilan continued to live a busy life. The Olympics, the show "Voice.Children", recording new singles, but the most unexpected thing was an invitation to main role in the painting "Hero". He turned out to be a brave lieutenant, convincing, noble and passionate. What is a film without love, separation, betrayal and despair? By the way, in an interview, Bilan said that the offer to act not in a cameo, but to take on a real dramatic role, alarmed him, but director Vasiliev dispelled his doubts. They talked for a long time and a lot until the actor had an understanding of the role. And then everything went like clockwork.

Filming took place in Vilnius and Paris, Bilan was completely immersed in the atmosphere of the early 19th century, enjoyed communicating with the artists, wore an overcoat, a sword belt, rode a horse and waved a saber. He was greatly encouraged by these shooting days, he was able to look at time from a different perspective. He said that the two minutes that were included in the film took several days to film. He understood how important details and nuances are, and he was able to savor the perfection that he achieved, shedding seven sweats. And he is glad that he abandoned his busy touring schedule in favor of the new himself.

The film was released in 2016 and was purchased by several countries. But the criticism was ambiguous, although there were no complaints about Dima Bilan’s work.

Rumor has it that he was offered a role in the next film “Gardearins-4”, but so far he has not given official confirmation of this fact. Although his fans claim that if for the role of Lieutenant Dolmatov he had to grow a thick beard, then for new role the artist shaved his head.

Godfather

He built a house in the Moscow region, planted a tree on the lawn and is not against having offspring. His personal life, especially recently, is closed. On Instagram he talks about friends, creativity, and family. His younger sister Anna lives in America, he often visits her. They are 13 years apart and her older brother takes care of her in every possible way. Anya sang with him back in 2010, but then left for America, and it was a pleasant surprise for her brother to learn that she had taken up vocals seriously. She sent him a link to the track, as the singer talked about in an interview, but never asked him for any help. By the way, her personal life is getting better, Dima says that she is dating a great guy and in general she has many friends there. And his elder sister Elena has been married for a long time, she has a clothing boutique that she sells under her own brand. WITH younger brother She has a close relationship, although whether she has children is unknown. Most likely not, because Dima Bilan would immediately invest his sister’s success on his Instagram. He loves to share his sisters' successes and warmly comments on photos of them together. But he shows responsibility and care for his youngest, who is like him like two peas in a pod. And if they ask about his personal life, he invariably answers that until he introduces Anya to people, he doesn’t even think about his own family.

He has a long-term relationship, five years, with only one girl – Elena Kuletskaya. They met at the airport in Paris, when 25-year-old Dima was flying to Moscow, and she was flying to Germany for filming. At that time, she was pursuing a career as a model, and after a few years, she achieved success. And then, by chance, Elena’s photograph was among the contenders for the filming of Dima Bilan’s video, and without hesitation, he chose it. They dated for five years, but in between tours and castings. Dima even publicly said that if he wins the Eurovision contest, he will propose marriage to her. He, of course, won, but by this time he had changed his mind; either they were both constantly busy, or they found themselves different people. Elena got married three years ago, lives in France and is expecting a child from her beloved husband.

He was credited with having affairs with his Gnesinka classmate Julia Lima, after he posted a joint photo on Instagram of them in America. But no continuations followed, and the story was forgotten. In general, they say that Dima knows how to be friends with girls, including famous and famous ones. And he is constantly surrounded by children: his charity events and the show “The Voice. Children" made him fully feel all the responsibility for a little person, for which it seems the artist is not yet ready.

Although for the family of Yana Rudkovskaya and Evgeni Plushenko, he became a truly close friend, agreeing to become the godfather of their baby.

There were also rumors about his homosexuality, but the singer ignored them. The only thing he has commented on lately is the rumors about his death. The media spread information that Bilan was ill, and after a while they announced a funeral. But the artist was not offended; on the contrary, he said that the omen was good and he would live until old age. But there are health problems. Bilan reported them to the media before leaving for Iceland for treatment. He complained of pain in his spine, doctors diagnosed hernias that prevented him from bending and holding anything in his hands. Perhaps his frantic workload, many years of lack of sleep, or the corset that he had to wear in the heat under a woolen overcoat on the set had an effect.

But he underwent a long course of treatment and assured that he felt great. And already in May of this year he presented a video for the song “Labyrinths” at the request of Natalia Vodonaeva’s charitable foundation. The theme of children now occupies more and more space in his life.

Name: Dima Bilan

Age: 36 years

Place of Birth: Ust-Dzhegut, Karachay-Cherkessia

Height: 182 cm

Weight: 75 kg

Activity: Russian singer

Family status: not married

Dima Bilan - biography

You can go on and on towards your goal for years, resulting in momentary fame, and then into history. And our hero is like the chosen one. Whether it’s a matter of talent or a lucky coincidence of circumstances, the fact remains: Dima Bilan pleases us more and more.

Dima Bilan - Little Kabardian

The future singer was born exactly at midnight on December 24 in the town of Ust-Dzheguta, in Karachay-Cherkessia. My father worked as a mechanic and design engineer, my mother worked in greenhouses and in the social service. Their daughter Lena grew up, and then the long-awaited son appeared - he was named Victor. Soon the family moved to Kabardino-Balkaria. There Vitya went to school, and at the age of 11 he began to study music. The parents did not attach much importance to the emerging talent and did not immediately send their son to a music school. But literally from the very beginning of his studies, success fell upon him!

He participated in all local competitions and festivals, and if he did not win, he was different and memorable. After graduating from music school in accordion class, Victor went to Moscow. There in 1999 at the festival children's creativity“Chunga-Changa” had its first success at the beginning of his creative biography: Vitya Belan received a diploma from the hands of Joseph Kobzon himself! The boy was not going to stop there, so he stayed in the capital and entered the Gnessin School. Three years of study - and here it is, the long-awaited qualification in vocal performer!

In his third year at Gnesinka, Vitya met his future producer Yuri Aizenshpis. Yuri saw a star in the guy and decided to see what would happen if he took him seriously. He told Vita to take a pseudonym - they decided to call the project “Dima Bilan”. Dmitry is the name of Vita’s grandfather; the boy liked it all his life. He began to perform under it. To begin with, I took 4th place at the New Wave competition in 2002, and then, as if from under a factory machine, songs, videos, projects began to appear...

Popularity in the biography of Dima Bilan grew exponentially. In the fall of 2005, he was nominated for an MTV award as the best Russian performer. And then, at the very peak of his ward’s fame, Yuri Aizenshpis died. Dima received an award, and later another one, but the producer was no longer with him.

The contract with the company owned by Aizenshpis was terminated and they demanded that he not perform under that name. The country could have been left without Dima Bilan, whom everyone loved so much. But then it appeared. Taking Bilan under her wing, she helped solve the problem with the name. In order not to change the promoted brand “Dima Bilan”, she advised me to register this name at the registry office as my real name, according to my passport. Now the singer could easily perform under it further - both in Russia and, as planned by the new producer Yana Rudkovskaya, abroad.

Dima Bilan first at Eurovision

In 2006, Dima Bilan went to conquer Eurovision. His famous number for the song “Never let you go” is not remembered except by babies. Then, at Eurovision 2006 in Athens, Bilan performed his signature jump from the piano, which later became his business card. But victory was still not given: the Europeans liked the Finnish group Lordi more. In the end - second place. But Dima is not one of those who gives up easily! After waiting another year, he again goes to the most prestigious song competition in Europe.

Europe was taken. The treasured microphone was in Dima’s hands, it literally became national hero, after all, no one before him domestic performers didn't win this competition! The ladies staged a real hunt for the eligible groom. But Dima promised reporters that he would marry his girlfriend. According to rumors, his chosen one, model Lena Kuletskaya, had been waiting for a marriage proposal for a long time, and it was promised to her if she won Eurovision. But time passed, and no offer was received.

Their common path diverged into different paths; more and more often at social events, Lena was noticed in the company of other men. Soon Dima and Lena announced their breakup. And then it turned out that the romance was not real: the couple only portrayed the relationship and everything that happened was nothing more than a PR stunt. After this, Dima began to carefully hide his personal life. This did not stop journalists: they wrote with all their might about his wedding and even put up photographs of the couple in the attire of the bride and groom. It turned out that it was a duck again: in this form, pseudo-wife Yulia Sarkisova starred in Bilan’s video “The Hours”. In fact, she has both a billionaire husband and children.

There are many beauties hanging around who work with him, star in his videos, and Dima is credited with having an affair with almost every one of them. And he even supposedly has a wife - Anna Moshkovich. But he shrugs it off and insists that his heart is free. He seems to enjoy the role of being the favorite of women.