Verka Serduchka is a Ukrainian artist known for his vibrant performances as a comedian, actor, and singer-songwriter.
His performance at Eurovision is considered one of the brightest moments in the contest's history, showcasing his unique style.
He has also received the prestigious Golden Gramophone Award, further cementing his status in the music industry.
Biography
Early Life
Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko, better known by his drag persona Verka Serduchka, was born on October 2, 1973, in Poltava, Ukraine. He grew up in a working-class family and showed an early talent for the arts, particularly in drawing and music. After losing his father to lung cancer at the age of seven, Danylko pursued his interests in theater and music, eventually graduating from the Kyiv State College of Circus and Variety Arts.
Career
Danylko began developing the character of Verka Serduchka in 1990, debuting publicly in a comedy competition in 1991. The character, a flamboyant middle-aged woman, quickly gained popularity, leading to television appearances and concert tours across Ukraine. Verka Serduchka became a household name, especially after representing Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the catchy song "Dancing Lasha Tumbai," where he finished in second place. Throughout his career, Danylko has released numerous albums, including "Ха-ра-шо" and "Dancing Europe," and has sold over 600,000 records.
Personal Life
Despite his vibrant stage persona, Danylko maintains a distinction between his public and private life, stating he does not cross-dress outside of performances. He has had a complicated relationship history but prefers to keep his personal affairs private.
Legacy
Danylko's contributions to music and entertainment have been recognized with several awards, including the title of People's Artist of Ukraine in 2003 and the Order of Merit (Ukraine) in 2022. His performance at Eurovision is celebrated as one of the most memorable in the contest's history, and his character continues to resonate with audiences today.
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Discography
Все будет хорошо2017
- 1.Всё будет хорошо3:49
- 2.Kiss, Please2:56
- 3.Я попала на любовь4:04
- 4.Гоп-гоп3:09
- 5.Чита-дрита2:46
- 6.Гидропарк (Помада алая)3:13
- 7.Doremi3:18
- 8.Пирожок2:39
- 9.Я рождена для любви4:49
- 10.А я только с мороза3:41
- 11.Горілка2:48
- 12.Дольче Габбана4:12
- 13.Тук, тук, тук3:47
- 14.Гулянка2:55
- 15.Switter4:04
- 16.Новогодняя2:23
- 17.Трали-вали3:02
- 18.Хорошо красавицам3:23
- 19.Dancing Lasha Tumbai (2015)3:02
ГидроПарк2015
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Do Re Mi2008
- 1.Do Re Mi3:18
- 2.Kiss, please2:56
- 3.Essen2:36
- 4.Evro Vision Queen3:53
- 5.Gorbachev3:51
- 6.Grosse Liebe2:59
- 7.Essen 23:47
- 8.Cuba4:16
- 9.Poppy (Punk version)2:49
- 10.Dancing Lasha Tumbai3:00
- 11.Hapkotnkam - Het!4:41
The Best2008
- 1.Все будет хорошо3:48
- 2.Dancing Lasha Tumbai2:59
- 3.Гоп-Гоп3:09
- 4.Тук, тук, тук3:42
- 5.Я попала на любовь3:59
- 6.А я только с мороза3:40
- 7.Чита Дрита2:40
- 8.Елки3:12
- 9.Новогодняя2:24
- 10.Гулянка2:52
- 11.Пирожок3:36
- 12.Do Re Mi3:16
- 13.Хорошо красавицам3:22
- 14.Люби меня1:52
- 15.Трали-Вали3:01
- 16.Плакать или радоваться3:32
- 17.А я смеюсь3:12
- 18.Бери все (что есть у меня)3:21
- 19.Налей мне в бокал любовь4:37
- 20.Я рождена для любви (bonus track)4:56
Dancing Europe2007
- 1.Dancing Lasha Tumbai (Original Version)3:11
- 2.Essen (Tim-Tim Taram)2:36
- 3.Vse Bydet Horosho (Everything Will Be Good)3:49
- 4.Hop Hop3:09
- 5.Horosho Krasavitsam (Good To Be Pretty)3:22
- 6.Gorbachev (Stravropols's Tango)4:30
- 7.A Ya Smeyus (I Am Smiling)3:13
- 8.Grosse Liebe3:11
- 9.Dancing (Pub Version Art)3:12
- 10.Poppi (Crazy Ring Tone)3:06
- 11.Beri Vse (Take Everything)3:20
- 12.Evro Visión Queen4:24
Трали-вали2006
- 1.Intro (В смысле начало)0:34
- 2.Люби меня2:06
- 3.Хорошо красавицам3:25
- 4.Бери всё (что у меня есть)3:23
- 5.Любовь вам не трали-вали3:04
- 6.Плакать или радоваться3:36
- 7.А я смеюсь3:16
- 8.Сценка-10:19
- 9.Помада3:39
- 10.Киевский вокзал3:14
- 11.Sms-очка3:08
- 12.Сама себе3:04
- 13.Сценка-21:01
После тебя...2005
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Северные девки горячей2004
- 1.Северные девки горячей2:57
- 2.Гоп-гоп3:09
- 3.Гулянка2:54
- 4.Ха-ра-шо3:51
- 5.Чита-дрита2:43
- 6.Поезд "Москва-Одесса"3:47
- 7.Рельсы любви4:28
- 8.Я рождена для любви4:49
- 9.Ты уволен4:50
- 10.Ты ушел3:52
- 11.Мы фестивалим3:39
- 12.Я не поняла3:44
- 13.Горилка2:50
- 14.А метель метет белая4:41
- 15.Контроллер3:39
- 16.А я только с мороза3:43
- 17.Пирожок3:38
- 18.А я у гай ходила2:24
- 19.Сумасшедшая семейка2:45
- 20.Новый Год!2:29
Жениха хотела. Неизданное2004
- 1.Жениха хотела3:24
- 2.Ваза и пион4:25
- 3.Вишенка3:21
- 4.Я - революция (из спектакля "Я - революция!")2:50
- 5.Солнце и луна4:43
- 6.Ах, мамочка3:50
- 7.Восток3:50
- 8.Просто Вера3:57
- 9.Рельсы любви4:00
- 10.Хера махера (из спектакля "Титаник, или плывущая страна")5:37
- 11.Я рождена для любви (первая версия)4:49
- 12.Абрикосы (концертная версия)4:29
- 13.Пирожок (пиано версия)2:39
- 14.Люта бджiлка (пиано версия)2:44
- 15.Ты уволен (пиано версия)2:55
Белые розы2003
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Чита Дрита2003
- 1.Чита дрита2:46
- 2.Гулянка2:55
- 3.Тук, тук, тук3:47
- 4.Ты ушел...3:53
- 5.Поезд "Киев-Одесса"3:50
- 6.Полоса (оптимистическая)3:04
- 7.Я попала на любовь4:04
- 8.Ты - на север, я - на юг3:14
- 9.Всем надо3:44
- 10.Мы фестивалим3:40
- 11.Мне так нужна любовь твоя3:12
- 12.Я рождена для любви (2003)4:59
Ха-ра-шо2003
- 1.Всё будет хорошо3:54
- 2.А я только с мороза3:46
- 3.Горiлка2:53
- 4.Гоп-гоп3:14
- 5.Люта бджiлка3:53
- 6.Пирожок3:42
- 7.Я рождена для любви5:26
- 8.Девочки5:06
- 9.Я не поняла3:48
- 10.Ты уволен4:54
- 11.А метель метёт белая4:44
- 12.А я у гай ходила...2:27
- 13.Контролёр3:42
- 14.По чуть-чуть4:23
Неизданное2002
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Я не поняла2002
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De Luxe Collection
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Make It Rain Champagne2019
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Гидропарк (Помада алая)2014
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Switter2012
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Смайлик2011
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Дольче Габбана2010
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Dancing Lasha Tumbai2007
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Hop Hop Hop, Czyli Zabrałeś Serce Moje...2005
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Pirozhok2001
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Sexy2020
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Я рождена для любви1998
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Label
- Record label
- Mamamusic
Achievements
- Award
- Merited Artist of Ukraine
- Award
- Golden Gramophone Award
- Award
- Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class
- Award
- People's Artist of Ukraine
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Andrij Mychajlovyč Danylko, Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko, Verka Seducha, Verka Seduchka, Verka Serduchka, Verka Serdyuchka
Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko, better known as his drag persona Verka Serduchka, is a Ukrainian comedian, actor, and singer. He represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 as Verka with the song "Dancing Lasha Tumbai", finishing in second place. He has sold over 600,000 records. He has appeared in films, most notably a cameo as Verka in the American comedy film Spy (2015).
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