Biography
Yulia’s homeland is the small village of Slantsy in the Leningrad region. The girl was born on February 2, 1985 in a strong and loving family. Her parents Sergei and Zhanna Mikhalchik have been together since school, and for their daughter their marriage is an example to follow.
From an early age, the future star surprised everyone around her with her strong voice. Even before going to first grade, Yulia entered a music school. The main subject was piano, but, naturally, the girl also studied vocals a lot. The first song she performed was the children's composition “Kiss-kiss-meow! Here comes the music! Mikhalchik was only 6 years old at the time. She willingly went on stage and felt very free in front of the public.
Artist on stage
The singer’s childhood and school years were also different from those of her other peers. Julia took part in various competitions every now and then. “Ringing Voices”, “Young Petersburg”, “Idols of the 21st Century” are Russian competitions where the future pop star had the chance to perform.
There were also international festivals, for example “Amber Star”, held in Jurmala, and “Voices of the World” in Estonia. Everywhere Mikhalchik created a real sensation.
In 2002, Yulia graduated from secondary school and was also very successful - she was given a silver medal. As a versatile person, she decided to enroll in the Faculty of Public Relations at the St. Petersburg Humanitarian University of Trade Unions. At the same time, a creative career remained a priority for her. But due to being too busy, Yulia was unable to attend classes, and at the end of the first year she was expelled for poor academic performance.
Yulia and Anfisa Chekhova
The girl was not ready to just give up and eventually returned to her studies. Five years later, Mikhalchik received a diploma from the Russian State University for the Humanities.
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Before popularity
Parents remember that little Yulia did not stop talking for a second since childhood. It is possible that already at this time she was planning a solo career and training her vocal cords. In her hometown, she was able to graduate from music school and began giving debut performances in public. The singer claims that her first performance took place in 1991, when she sang the children's song “Kiss-kiss meow-meow.” In 1995, Yulia went to the children's music competition “Samantha”. She performed very successfully there, so she ended up in the Channel Five choir, with which she performed until 1999.
After this, Mikhalchik was able to win the international competition “Ringing Voices” and receive several more music awards, including in Jurmala.
In 2002, the singer graduated from school and entered St. Petersburg University. During this period of time, Julia begins to collaborate with the Korone group and broadcast on the TNT channel. However, she did not calculate her strength, so she was expelled from the university, and the Korone group soon ceased to exist. Julia did not lose heart, because she understood that she still had everything ahead of her.
Music career
Fans of the singer know that there is an episode in her biography when she collaborated with the St. Petersburg group “Korone” and created several joint compositions with them. True, everything quickly ended due to the collapse of the team.
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The start of Mikhalchik’s singing career occurred in 2003, when she entered the “Southern Nights” competition. It was there that the girl first met the scandalous producer Shulgin. Having heard her performance, Alexander immediately invited Yulia to the casting of a musical project organized by Channel One. At first, the star categorically refused, to which Shulgin called her a “fool.” The girl could not stand this and went to Moscow.
After filming ended, Yulia Mikhalchik became a celebrity; fans constantly tried to find out the details of her biography and personal life, standing guard on the street to take a joint photo. Since 2004, the star fell into the talented hands of composer Viktor Drobysh.
Yulia celebrates her birthday surrounded by friends
Together with him, she recorded the hit “White Swan”, which quickly took leading positions in all the charts. “It sounded from every iron,” as Yulia herself says about it.
At the same time, the girl and the producer were recording her first solo album, “If Winter Comes.” It included nine songs. Listeners especially liked the compositions “With Ice”, “Angel”, “Winter”, “Goodbye, Peter”. For the latter, the girl received the Golden Gramophone award.
In 2007, Julia released her second solo album, entitled “Braids”. She still tries to adhere to Slavic style in her work. And this is especially evident in the songs “Prayer”, “I Believe”, “Braids”, “I Dreamed”.
Julia still gives concerts
2011 - Mikhalchik’s third album “Retro Hits” was released, in which she covered some famous songs of the 70s and 80s: “Forest Deer”, “And I Like Him”, “Echo of Love” and others.
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2013 - Yulia Mikhalchik was asked to perform ten compositions by the inimitable Valentina Tolkunova. The recording was made for a documentary about the singer's life.
In addition, Julia’s repertoire also includes an original song called “Candle”.
Singer Yulia Mikhalchik: “I regret every minute spent away from home”
A graduate of the third “Star Factory”, Yulia Mikhalchik, has seen herself exclusively on stage since childhood: she graduated from music school, and from the age of 11 she participated in various music shows. And in order to become a “manufacturer”, Yulia was even forced to suspend her studies at the university.
In an exclusive interview with Hometown, the singer explained the sacrifices she has to make for her profession and how she manages to successfully combine work with family life.
– One day you left the university and subsequently became a famous singer. And if you had not decided to take this step, what would your life be like now?
“It’s hard to say what my life would have been like if I hadn’t left school for a while.” But by the time the project started, I had already signed a contract with Muz-TV, so I think I would have followed the same path anyway. Only it would have “sounded” probably a little later. And I continued my studies and later graduated from the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow, also with a degree in PR.
– How difficult was the transition from “Star Factory” to “adult” show business?
– I can’t say that the transition from “factory” life to tour life turned out to be very difficult. Both periods were very difficult in themselves. Especially “post-factory” - continuous work, constant travel, every day you find yourself in some new city. It took some getting used to.
– Which of your “factory” friends do you maintain good relations with?
- Almost everyone. There were very good guys on the project. This applies not only to their human qualities, but also to their creative ones - they are all very talented.
– What inspires you to new creative achievements?
– An unbridled desire to do what you love, not to fall out of the profession. And, of course, the desire to justify the work of my parents - they invested a lot of effort in me. I also, like any mother, dream that my son, when he grows up, can be proud of me.
– Who did you dream of becoming as a child?
“I think I’m playing exactly the role that was destined for me.” I didn’t see myself in any other capacity, even as a child!
– Little is known about your family. Husband, son... What are your favorite men?
- My men are wonderful! And yes, I really prefer to talk little about my personal life - that’s why it’s personal. (Smiles.).
– You said that Vladimir was the first man who attracted you with his appearance. What is the most important thing about representatives of the stronger sex?
– The main thing is that next to a man you immediately feel that this is your loved one. He must be ready to do anything for his family.
– How do you manage to combine your career with family life?
“I won’t lie and say that this comes easy to me.” I regret every minute spent away from home, away from my family. But I can’t imagine life without my work, so I have to combine everything harmoniously. That's why after work I immediately rush home.
– Do your relatives often attend concerts?
– No, this doesn’t happen often. My parents live in St. Petersburg, so they rarely attend my concerts and performances. Occasionally my husband is nearby.
– What are your hobbies, besides the stage and family?
– To be honest, I simply don’t have enough for more... Work and home – that’s what my whole life is filled with.
– What helps you always be in good shape?
– A simple lack of time to eat properly and on time. (Laughs.). This is the secret of beauty.
– What is your main dream?
It’s hard to name just one, so I’ll mention the two most important ones. The first thing is, naturally, that all my relatives are healthy. And the second is to achieve good results in the profession. I would also really like to, because this is an integral part of my life.
Hometown dossier
Yulia Sergeevna Mikhalchik, pop singer
Born: February 2, 1985 in the city of Slantsy, Leningrad region
Career: The first success came after performing at the “Factory” such songs as “Well, Hello, Peter”, “Bird”, “Voices”, “Bole Sikh Lyuby”, La Mia Anima... The debut album “If Winter Comes” was released in 2006 and took third place in the voting for the best pop album of 2006. In 2008, she participated in the all-Russian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, where she sang the English version of the song “Cold Fingers”, with which she qualified for the final part.
Awards: laureate of the international festival “Wider Circle” (2001), “Golden Gramophone” award (2005), Grand Prix of the festival of young performers “Five Stars” (2006)
Family: husband Vladimir (married since 2011), son Alexander (born in 2013).
Adil Zodorov. Photo from the personal archive of Yulia Mikhalchik.
Star Factory
In 2003, after passing the casting, Yulia Mikhalchik became a participant in the musical reality show “Star Factory”. From the girl’s memories of the project, it becomes clear that everything was serious there. Endless rehearsals, competition and struggle for the love and voice of the viewer.
Julia at the Star Factory
Rising star Mikhalchik was considered the brightest participant in “Star Factory 3”. Therefore, no one was surprised when the first details of the girl’s personal life began to leak online.
By the way, love affairs on the set also happened in real ways. They added emotion and rating to everything that was happening.
As part of the show, Julia performed several songs: “Bird”, “Hello, Peter”, “Voices”, “Letter”, “La Mia Anima”. Despite the fact that everyone knew that the girl was Shulgin’s protégé, no one doubted that she achieved everything on her own, thanks to her talent.
Upon completion of the project, Yulia was awarded third place, losing the victory to Nikita Malinin and Sasha Kireev.
Personal life
The biography and personal life of Yulia Mikhalchik have been under close attention for a very long time, because fans are interested in knowing whether the girl wants to return to her husband and whether she plans to have more children. Since the days of “Star Factory,” the singer has become accustomed to such attention to her person. Moreover, at the end of the project, millions of viewers across the country watched as Alexander Shulgin proposed to his ward to “marry in life.” Most people, including Yulia, took this as a declaration of love and a hint of an imminent wedding.
Yulia with Shulgin
However, this was not the case. The producer did not talk about any marriage. Moreover, everyone was still talking about his scandalous divorce from Valeria. The romantic relationship between Mikhalchik and Shulgin quickly “disappeared” after the “Factory” closed.
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As the artist herself later admitted, Alexander offered her long-term cooperation, friendship and support. The singer still communicates well with her mentor, calls him several times a year, including on personal matters, and speaks highly of him.
Singer with her husband
In 2011, news appeared online that Star Factory finalist Yulia Mikhalchik started a family with businessman Vladimir Goev. And two years later, fans were happy to learn that the couple had a son, Alexander. True, the happiness did not last long. In 2016, Vladimir and Yulia divorced. The reason was Goev’s betrayal, which Mikhalchik could not forgive. Now the ex-husband and wife communicate well with each other. The singer understands that Sasha needs to see and feel her own father.
Interesting Facts
- At the “Idols of the 21st Century” festival, Mikhalchik received the Grand Prix;
- the girl was a member of the Radio and Television Choir of St. Petersburg Channel 5;
- in 2002, Yulia was the host of the “Music Channel” program on TNT;
- as part of the show, on the stage of the State Kremlin Palace, Mikhalchik performed with the Italian pop singer Al Bano;
- in 2008, the singer participated in the performers’ competition for the right to go to Eurovision. She reached the final, but lost the victory to Dmitry Bilan;
- The singer has been working on her “retro” album since 2008;
- After “Star Factory,” Yulia Mizalchik became ill with anorexia.
Working with Victor Drobysh
After graduating from Star Factory, Yulia Mikhalchik came under the wing of the famous producer Viktor Drobysh, with whom she worked until 2007. Already in 2004, she released her first video called “With Ice”, after which Yulia performed 2 duets with Al Bano as part of his concert program in the Kremlin. Then the singer takes part in the program “Melodies and Rhythms of Foreign Pop,” where she performs with Ricardo Fogli. In 2005, a video for the song “White Swan” was released, and Julia gained popularity not only in her homeland, but also in neighboring countries. By the way, the singer wrote the music for the song herself.
Yulia Mikhalchik today
The singer spends most of her time with her son, who turned five in March 2020. There is still a lull in the creative biography and personal life of Yulia Mikhalchik. The girl doesn’t say anything about whether she wants more children and who will be her next husband; you can’t find new photos with men on the Internet. But she tours the country a lot with her solo program.
Thinner Julia as a bride
Time has shown that the bright girl’s fans have not diminished at all. Her concerts are sold out. This means that Yulia will definitely make herself known, and her star will once again shine on the musical Olympus.
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