Ekaterina Ryabova (singer)

Ekaterina Dmitrievna "Katya" Ryabova (Russian: Екатерина Дмитриевна "Катя" Рябова, born 4 August 1997) is a Russian singer. She is from Shchyolkovo, but now resides in Yubileyny.

In this Eastern Slavic name, the patronymic is Dmitrievna and the family name is Ryabova.
Ekaterina Ryabova
Ekaterina Ryabova. JESC 2011
Background information
Birth nameEkaterina Dmitrievna Ryabova
Also known asKatya Ryabova
Born (1997-08-04) 4 August 1997
Shchyolkovo, Russia
GenresPop rock, teen pop, pop, dance-pop
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2007–present
Websitehttp://ryabovakatya.com/

Career

She was selected to represent her country in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song Malenkiy Prints (The Little Prince). At the contest on 21 November in Kiev, she tied for second place with Luara Hayrapetyan from Armenia.[1] In 2011 she became the first returning artist in Junior Eurovision history, representing her country with the song Kak Romeo i Dzhulyetta (Like Romeo and Juliet), finishing in fourth place.[2]

She married singer Alexander Laver on 4 May 2017. Later that year, they welcomed their son Alex.

Currently she studies arts at MSU (Moscow State University).

References
  1. "Dutch singer Ralf Mackenbach wins Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2009". BSANNA. 23 November 2009. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  2. Jarmo (3 December 2011). "Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Results". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 14 April 2012.


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