Silva Hakobi Hakobyan (Armenian: Սիլվա Հակոբի Հակոբյան; born October 23, 1988) is an Armenian singer. She rose to fame after winning the competition for the "Next Big Thing" presented by BBC.
Silva Hakobyan | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 23, 1988 Vayk, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | 1 January, 2025 |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006-present |
Early life
editHakobyan was born on October 23, 1988, in the city of Vayk, Vayots Dzor. She performed since the age of four.[1]
Career
editSilva's song "I Like" was composed by her sister Mane and produced by her brother Edgar, the song participated in London in the BBC "The Next Big Thing" global competition and among around 2000 participants, by the decision of world known members of jury was awarded the grand prize. According to the BBC rating, Silva was named the best young singer in the world.[2][3]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Tnic Pakhel Em (2008)
- Siloi (2010)
- Dochka (2019)
Compilation albums
edit- Gold Collection (2016)
References
edit- ^ http://www.silvahakobyan.com/ Silva's official web site in "About Me"
- ^ http://silva.am/ in "About Me"
- ^ "Next Big Thing: The finalists". BBC. Retrieved May 21, 2012.