Ekaterina Leonidovna Ivanchikova (Katsiaryna Leanidawna Ivanchykava) (Russian: Екатерина Леонидовна Иванчикова; Belarusian: Кацярына Леанідаўна Іванчыкава/Kaćaryna Leabidaúna Ivančykava; born 18 August 1987) is a Belarusian and Russian singer and vocalist at Belarusian-Russian band IOWA.[1] She was born in Chavusy and is now living in Saint Petersburg.
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Катя Иванчикова |
| Born | 18 August 1987 Chavusy, Belarusian SSR |
| Genres | Alternative rock, pop, Indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter in IOWA band |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | iowamusic.ru iowaband.ru |
Career
editKatya's first performance on stage was in 1992 at the regional competition among kindergarteners, while the jury awarded her first place. In school, she was engaged in various kinds of art, including painting, dance, music, piano, and of course, singing. Throughout her adolescence, Ivanchikova was busy writing songs and developing ideas for creating a music group. In 2005 she moved to Minsk for education on linguistics and journalism in BSPU.[2]
IOWA
editIOWA was formed in 2009 in Mahilyow. In 2010, after a series of concerts in St. Petersburg, the group decided to move to St. Petersburg, where the band members live today.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Metegol | Laura | Russian voice |
| 2016 | Sheep and Wolves | Lira | voice |
Personal life
edit12 October 2016 Ekaterina Ivanchikova married IOWA's guitarist Leonid Tereschenko, which met for over 9 years. The wedding took place in Karelia.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Катя Иванчикова: С 8 лет мечтала стать певицей". Komsomolskaya Pravda. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ Biography of singer — Ekaterina Ivanchikova
- ^ "Эксклюзив: Катя IOWA вышла замуж". OK!. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
