Verka Serduchka
Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko (Ukrainian: Андрі́й Миха́йлович Дани́лко; Russian: Андрей Миха́йлович Дани́лко; born 2 October 1973), better known for his drag stage name Verka Serduchka (Ukrainian: Вєрка Сердючка; Russian: Верка Сердючка), is a Ukrainian comedian, actor and pop and dance singer.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko |
| Also known as | Verka Serduchka |
| Born | 2 October 1973 Poltava, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Genres | Comedy, parody, pop, pop-folk, folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, singer, actor |
| Instruments | Singing |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | CD Land, mamamusic |
| Website | www.serduchka.com |
Danylko represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 and finished in second place.[1]
Interesting Facts
In November 2022, Andriy Danylko put up for auction at Sotheby's the previously purchased Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 1974, which belonged to Freddie Mercury. On November 5, 2022, the car was sold at an auction for 250,000 pounds (11 million hryvnias). All 100% of the proceeds were directed by Andriy Danylko to the construction of a new modern center for the rehabilitation and prosthetics of Ukrainians injured in the war in the Lviv region.[2]
Verka Serduchka Media
Verka Serduchka with her ensemble in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007
Danylko out of drag in 2018
Danylko as Verka Serduchka
References
- ↑ Raeside, Julia (May 10, 2011). "Six to watch: memorable Eurovision moments". The Guardian (London). https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2011/may/10/six-to-watch-eurovision-song-contest.
- ↑ "Андрій Данилко продає Rolls-Royce Фредді Мерк'юрі на аукціоні: кошти віддасть для будівництва реабілітаційного центру". myukraine.in.ua (in українська). Retrieved 2023-05-10.