Who is Boris April? Boris April changed his gender, became a singer Zianja and passed the casting of the “voice of the country”
Boris April is a Ukrainian singer and songwriter. Possessor of a vocal range of 4 octaves. Participant in Ukrainian television projects “Star Factory 2” and “Factory. Super final." In December 2017, he shocked the public by appearing at the casting of “The Voice” in a new image. The guy changed his gender, now he is a transgender girl Zianja.
Childhood and youth
Boris April was born on December 12, 1990. Real name: Boris Maksimovich Kruglov. Born in Crimea, in the village of Chernomorskoye, in an average Ukrainian family: father - Maxim Valerievich, mother - Elena Evgenievna and older brother and sister - Georgy and Anna.
Since childhood, Boris showed an interest in music; in the 5th grade, his parents sent the boy to a vocal school. But they did not consider this hobby as a profession for life. They saw their son as a lawyer, economist, environmentalist, but not a singer. But Boris himself was sure that fame and success on the musical Olympus awaited him.
After graduating from school, the guy assured his parents that he was leaving for Simferopol to enter the Taurida University to become an economist. He didn't want to upset them. But in fact, the guy went to Kyiv and submitted documents to the Kiev National University of Culture and Arts for the vocal department. He failed to enroll in this specialization the first time, but he entered the “show business management” department.
He had to immediately start working part-time, he grabbed any job: he distributed leaflets, was a model, played music in nightclubs. In conversations with his parents, he continued to support the “legend” about Simferopol. Only after three weeks in Kyiv did he admit that he had entered KNUKiI, and his parents accepted his choice.
True, after Boris was accepted into the show “Star Factory 2”, there was a catastrophic lack of time for university, and as a result the guy was expelled. Later he was reinstated as a translator.
Music
In 2008, Boris learned that a casting was taking place in Kyiv for the Star Factory 2 project. He decided to try his hand. He approached this event thoroughly. The guy dyed his hair white, put on his jacket backwards, took the stage name “Boris April” and made a huge impression on the jury.
The organizers even had to break the rules in order to take the outrageous guy into the show, because at that time Boris was only 17 years old, and the project had an age limit. The producer of “Star Factory” was, it was she who launched Boris’s career. At that time, there were no projects such as “X-Factor” and “Voice of the Country” in Ukraine, so the casting was extremely numerous and complex.
Boris often clashed with other members of the Factory; they were irritated by his unusual appearance and manners. But the young man himself had been accustomed to misunderstandings since his school days, so he did not pay attention to them and moved forward towards his goal. During the project, he was lucky enough to sing with Ruslana, the Morandi group, etc. As a result, he took third place.
After the project, he went on tour with other members of the Factory. The young and mysterious artist is invited to TV shows and interviewed by various publications. In 2009, Boris was recognized as the most outrageous artist in Ukraine. The same year he received the Crystal Microphone in the Mystery of the Year category.
Boris April also showed himself as a talented composer. He wrote the song “I am Healed,” which entered Natalia Mogilevskaya’s repertoire. Later he made a video for this song for the singer.
The girl deleted all her old accounts on social networks. But after “The Voice” aired, I decided to start "Instagram". There are not many photos on the page yet, but through this network she has already begun to communicate with viewers. By the way, here she also responded to the remark, which is a member of the jury in the “Voice of Ukraine”.
Boris April in the show "The Voice" After Zianja admitted her “male” past, Tina commented on it as follows:
“This kind of fast food is yours, Potap.”
Of course, attacks began against her, some accused the singer of arrogance. Tina decided to personally clarify her words: in show business there is such a concept as “fast food,” that is, something that brings ratings and is sold instantly. And Potap has experience in running similar projects. Zianja said she was no stranger to intolerance and discrimination. And she is not going to prove to anyone the correctness of her choice.
Discography
- 2008 – single “Star Warrior”
- 2008 – single “Space, welcome!”
- 2009 – single “I need your love so much”
- 2010 – “Incognito”
- 2010 – single “We are White”
- 2011 – single “P.S. Love you"
- 2012 – single “Electricity”
Singer Ziandzha quite suddenly “burst” into Ukrainian show business and created a sensation not so much with her voice as with her appearance. After all, not so long ago she was remembered as the smiling artist Boris April, an unusual participant in the Ukrainian “Star Factory”.
At the Star Factory, Bori had a unique image of a cosmic man, so he even called himself a Star Warrior. One of the main features of the young singer was excessive emotionality: he was often rude, took his anger out on people, and refused to perform.
Boris April announced that he no longer wants to be a man at the Factory, but then they considered it another prank of an emotional young artist, without attaching much importance to it.
To hide from misunderstanding and contempt, Boris was looking for new images - this is how a short haircut and a different hair color suddenly appeared. In this form, Borya even went to the Eurovision 2010 selection. But neither the new Borya nor his song were appreciated there.
Having gone from a Star Warrior to a spectacular red-haired girl, it seems that right now, after a while, with a new name, timbre of voice and body, Borya really lives in complete harmony with herself.
In principle, such a transformation was expected, because when Zianja entered the “Voice” stage, the jury perfectly feigned confusion.
For 10 years I disappeared from the scene because I couldn’t cope with criticism: I was a small child and I really lacked new knowledge and education. Therefore, all these years I have been traveling, in particular living and studying in America.
Ukrainian performer, songwriter, androgynous boy Boris April was able to attract the attention of viewers from his very first appearance in public. The shocking manner with which the young man presented himself on the TV project “Star Factory 2” and after it ensured him great popularity. In 2014, Boris decided to have sex reassignment surgery, which caused a strong reaction from his fans and the media. Today he performs under the pseudonym April and continues to find himself in a creative niche.
Biography of Boris April
The artist's real name is Boris Maksimovich Kruglov. Born in Crimea on December 12, 1990. Since childhood, he showed great interest in music and art. His parents did not like his hobby; they were sure that their son would become a lawyer or economist. Despite this, the young man was sent to a vocal school. Music seemed to them a temporary passion.
The guy followed his dream. Secretly from his parents, he entered the Kiev National University of Culture. Mother and father had to give up, allowing him to choose his own path. After studying for some time to become a show business manager, Boris transferred to the translator department.
During his studies, the young man tried all possible castings, trying to prove himself. It is not surprising that such persistence paid off. In 2007, fate brought Boris together with Star Factory 2. It was this television project that marked the beginning of the guy’s creative career.
The public fell in love with singer Boris April quite quickly. Then there were presentations, beauty contests, and work with famous music video directors. He began to be invited to high-rated TV shows. Boris's original compositions have entered the repertoire of famous Ukrainian stars.
In 2013, Boris went to China. Then he conducted several photo shoots in Los Angeles and returned to Kyiv in 2014.
Compared to other performers, Boris stands out due to his frequent changes of image. In “Star Factory 2” he was a blond boy who looked more like a girl. Then there was a sharp change in image - the guy cut his hair and dyed his hair black. He created all his images himself.
In 2014, the singer suddenly announced that he had become April's girlfriend. This information caused a huge resonance and received many conflicting responses. April herself explained this by saying that she always felt like she was in someone else’s body, and after changing her sex she felt peace of mind and peace.
Personal life of Boris April
April prefers not to talk about her personal life. For a long time, the guy claimed that he had not yet found his soulmate. The media tried to bring him together with model Evgenia Diordiychuk. However, information about their relationship was never confirmed. In 2014, in one of his interviews, Boris said that he had a young man. It is with him that the singer feels like himself.
Recently, all of Ukraine has been vigorously discussing the news about the gender change of Ukrainian pop singer Boris April. Now this is a girl named April or Zianja. Many fans rush to see photos of Boris April before and after the operation in order to compare or at least get used to the changes in the artist’s appearance.
Biography
Boris April (Boris Kruglov) is a Ukrainian singer, as well as a participant in various television projects, including the famous “Star Factory-2”, “Factory Superfinal”. The future pop singer was born in Crimea, namely in Chernomorsk. My father worked as a shipbuilder.
Boris began to get involved in music as a child. So, when he was still in fifth grade, his mom and dad sent him to a vocal school. And this despite the fact that they didn’t really like their son’s passion for music. The parents were inclined to believe that their son would be more suited to one of the more serious professions - lawyer, economist, ecologist. As for their passion for music, they were sure that it would soon go away on its own. Boris himself was sure that he would certainly become a star.
Understanding the mood of mom and dad, he decided not to upset them, but silently collected his things and went to the capital.
Arriving in Kyiv, he had to survive for some time without housing or connections. But he was true to his dream and therefore decided to pursue his goals to the end. As a result, the talented guy became a student at the Kyiv National University of Culture. When his parents heard this news, they were very happy. From that time on, they no longer dissuaded him from his goals and desires, but took everything for granted. Initially, Boris was a student at the Faculty of Management Training, and later moved to the translator department.
Creativity and participation in projects
Don’t just wait for luck to find you, but purposefully go towards your own goals - this is exactly what the then unknown but very talented guy always did. So, in the Ukrainian capital, Boris participated in various castings and tried in every possible way to get closer to the world of show business, looking for an opportunity to somehow declare himself. Everyone could envy Boris’s determination and strong-willed character. Such zeal was understandable, since he had a dream, and he went towards it. And it was “Star Factory 2” that started the talented guy’s career. The young artist attracted the attention of the audience, first of all, with his unusual, mysterious image, charisma, and beautiful vocals.
It was impossible not to notice the gifted guy’s voice as one of the strongest. That is why they gladly gave him their votes. As part of a popular musical television project, he sang on the same stage with such stars as Evgenia Vlasova, Valeria, Ruslana. It is also important to say that during that difficult, but truly happy time for him, the producer of the project, Natalya Mogilevskaya herself, supported him. She believed in Boris, and this made him even stronger and more confident in his abilities. As a result of the audience vote, Boris was named the third finalist. At that time he was only seventeen years old. After the victory, he and the ex-manufacturers went on an All-Ukrainian tour.
In 2009, Bori April was awarded the title “The most shocking artist of Ukraine in 2009.” In addition, the talented artist was awarded the prestigious All-Ukrainian Crystal Marathon award. Moreover, Alla Pugacheva herself appreciated the singer’s work. Since that time, Boris April's popularity has grown rapidly. He actively participated in all kinds of shows. I even tried myself as a host of the talk show “Nashchadki”. And Natalya Mogilevskaya’s repertoire included a song by Boris April, “I am Healed.”
It was to this song that the popular pop singer performed at “Everybody Dance.” And later, a video clip was shot for this song by the eminent Ukrainian director Alan Badoev. It’s interesting that they even wanted to promote a young talented performer. Sergei Zhukov wanted to produce the guy. In 2010, a new video by Boris April “We are White” was shot. Filming took place in Hong Kong.
Boris April made his debut in the image of a mysterious hero with long blond hair. Then he really looked more like a girl than a young man. Boris recalls that even in childhood he was often mistaken for a girl.
Already in 2010, the young artist decided to change his image. Now the young singer has dark hair and a short haircut. In addition, his demeanor is now more reserved than before. Now he creates his own image, he is both a stylist and a fashion designer for himself. He was often asked why his first image was exactly like this and where he is real, he answers that, in fact, he was always real and never played. As for the stage image, this is nothing more than the perception of oneself at a certain time.
Participation in one of the sensational television projects “Star Factory” did not live up to his expectations. So Boris dropped out of this project and experienced what happened very painfully, which could not but affect his health. At the same time, fans were looking forward to Boris finally returning to the project.
As soon as the pop singer regained his health, he was able to perform at the final concert of the project, where he presented the song “Incognito”. After the completion of the project, the singer performed concerts on an all-Ukrainian tour. Thanks to the tour, the artist again believed in himself, and he gained the strength to achieve his goals in his work. In 2010, there was a presentation of an album with an extraordinary title, like himself, “Incognito”. This album was the beginning of his life and work. In 2012, the artist toured with concerts not only throughout Ukraine, but also abroad. So he performed in China.
This year turned out to be truly fruitful for him. At the same time there was a presentation of a joint project with the famous writer Lada Luzina. This project was dedicated to the crumbling historical and architectural values of the Ukrainian capital. A year later, Boris April again went to China with a new concert program. After that there was a trip to the USA. This was the beginning of a new adult creative path.
27-year-old Boris April (Boris Kruglov - real name) comes from Chernomorsk (Crimea). Boris discovered his musical abilities as a child. He was sent to study vocals at a music school, but studying music was not approved. After graduating from school, Boris came to Kyiv and entered the Kiev National University of Culture. At first he studied at the department of training show business managers, and after a break he moved to the translator department.
During his studies, April passed the casting for "Star Factory-2", the producer of which was Natalya Mogilevskaya, and even became the third finalist according to its results. Further, Sergei Zhukov, an ex-member of the group “Hands Up”, was involved in its promotion and even shot the video “We are White” in Hong Kong.
In 2010, Boris changed his image. He has dark hair and a short haircut, a completely different style of clothing and a reserved demeanor. He takes part in the show "Factory. Superfinal". Until 2014, he performed in cities in America and China, and already in 2014, Boris April changed his gender and became April, but then changed his mind and called himself Anya. Then Boris explained to the fans that he is a transsexual. In Los Angeles, he had sex reassignment surgery.
While living in the USA, the girl received a higher education in economics. And I tried to work in different fields: graphic design, photography, directing, makeup. Soon Anya took the creative pseudonym Ziandzha, came to the casting of “Voice of the Country” and chose Potap’s team.
Singer and coach of the project Tina Karol spoke sharply about the participant’s performance and his new image, and stated that she was more conservative and did not understand the general enthusiasm of the judges, calling Zianja “fast food.” Zianja herself responded to these statements on her Instagram photo blog.
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