Kseniya Simonova Biography | Biografia
Kseniya Simonova born on April 22, 1985 is a Ukrainian sand animation artist and the 2009 winner of the TV contest Ukraine’s Got Talent. She took part in America’s Got Talent: The Champions auditions on NBC in 2018 and got the golden buzzer from host Terry Crews. Before, Kseniya worked as an advert designer for Puma Group.
Kseniya Simonova Early Life
Simonova was born and raised in Yevpatoria, the Crimean peninsula, Ukraine. Growing up, she often drew, painted and designed alongside her mother. However, her parents did not encourage her to take up a career as an artist.
Kseniya Simonova Education
Simonova attended the Artistic School of Yevpatoria and School of Fine Arts located in Ukraine. Additionally, Kseniya attended Tavrida National V.I. Vernadsky University in Kiev Ukraine where she graduated with a major in Psychology and scientific specialization in psychophysiology.
Moreover, Kseniya graduated with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the Ukrainian Academy of Printing in 2008.
Kseniya Simonova Career
Simonova has since 2006 been working for the magazine “Crimean Riviera” as an artist. Kseniya with the help of her husband Igor Paskar, launched a bilingual magazine “Chocolate” in English and Russian, in 2007. However, the magazine stopped production in 2008 due to the financial crisis.
Kseniya’s husband suggested to her to conduct the sand performance. Although Simonova was initially unsure, she decided to try it out as she needed to improve their financial situation. Tests with both beach and river sands proved unsuitable, and her husband began researching better options on the internet. He later sold his printing equipment to buy 3 kilograms of expensive volcanic sand.
Being a full-time mother throughout the day, she began experimenting with the medium at night. Kseniya persisted with her performance in spite of early impulses to give up since it was a challenging experience initially. The art performance required her standing for long periods of time and also required her to retrain her vision to adapt to the unique medium which made it quite physically grueling.
Kseniya Simonova Ukraine’s Got Talent
It was Igor’s (Simonova’s husband) suggestion that Kseniya should enter Ukraine’s Got Talent, competition where the prize was one million hryvna, the equivalent of $ 110,000.
Producers at the competition encouraged Simonova to choose a more popular theme as opposed to her initial idea to perform a sand story about World War II. However, she refused, stating, “I just want to bring some immortal sense to this show. Not just pictures or video clips. Something close to all hearts.”
Eventually, Kseniya presented a two-minute sand story and was selected as a semi-finalist. She presented the sand story live on TV that illustrated a young couple being separated by war running for eight minutes.
By entering the show, she was hoping to get some exposure as an artist, but it became much more. As soon as she finished her performance the audience was moved to tears and applauded her with a standing ovation.
She passed the semi-finals to join the finals. In the third round, of the show, she performed a sand story “Don’t be too late!” about a son who became successful and forgot his parents. She used her sand story to remind the grown children of their parents and to encourage them to call.
Simonova was declared the winner of the competition at the final stage and collected 100,000 euros. Kseniya was named an online sensation after her video garnered more than a million views. She only understood what happened only after she returned to her native town Yevpatoria and could no longer walk freely in the streets. People asking for autographs often surrounded her. Igor and Kseniya bought a house in Yevpatoria, with the money they won. After that, they received invitations from all over the world to perform.
Kseniya Simonova America’s Got Talent | Agt
Simonova took part in America’s Got Talent: The Champions auditions on NBC in 2019 and got the golden buzzer from host Terry Crews which moved her into the finals. Simonova’s performance on “America’s Got Talent: Champions” blew the Internet, in a day it was viewed over 6 million times on Facebook, 10 million views in two days, and 2 million times on YouTube in one day. The video earned 35 million views, in one week.
“Love Always Wins” performance in finals was highly estimated by judges, Simon Cowell called it one of the most beautiful acts in the history of Got Talent.
Kseniya Simonova World War 2 | Segunda Guerra Mundial
Her semi-final performance video at Ukraine’s Got Talent “You Are Always Nearby”, which was devoted to World War II, (WWII), was viewed 2 million times within a day and became an online sensation according to The Telegraph:
“Sand artist, Kseniya Simonova, who moved audiences to tears as she won Ukraine’s Got Talent, has become an online sensation with more than two million hits”.
In 2012, she confessed, in her interview with CNN, that she never expected that her video would become a viral video. The audience and media gave this sand animation story a second name “Requiem in Sand”.
This video was since 2009, viewed 40 million times on one YouTube account and also shared on 6,000 YouTube users.
Kseniya Simonova Serbia
She created a sand animation video in 2016, named “Live, Serbia” which went viral and made her popular in Serbia. Later in 2017, Kseniya invited to perform in Belgrade National Theatre with her show devoted to Serbia. The exhibition of her pictures was also organized in the central gallery of Belgrade called “Progress”, after which the exhibition traveled in the 5 biggest cities of Serbia. She was warmly received by Vladan Vukosavljević, the Minister of Culture of Serbia. She was also invited to bring her sand show to Belgrade.
Kseniya Simonova Age
Simonova was born on 22 April 1985, in Yevpatoria, Crimea, Ukranian. She turned 34 years old in 2019. Simonova celebrates her birthday on April 22nd every year.
Kseniya Simonova Family
Kseniya Simonova Parents
Simonova was born to both parents, Alexander Simonova her father, and Irina Siminova her mother. Alexander is an ex-military officer who owns a furniture business while Irina is an artist.
Kseniya Simonova Husband
Igor Paskar married Kseniya Simonova in 2007. Paskar is a theatre director, journalist and magazine editor. The couple founded the charity organization called ‘Live, my Sun’ and has been involved with philanthropy work. In June 2008, the Paskars established Live my Sun charity program.
Quick Facts About Kseniya Simonova
- Full Name: Kseniya Simonova (Kseniya Paskar).
- Date of Birth: 22 April 1985.
- Place of Birth: Yevpatoria, Crimea, Ukranian.
- Nationality: Ukranian.
- Marital Status: Married.
- Height: Not Available.
- Weight: Not Available.
- Hair Colour: Black.
- Ethnicity: White.
Kseniya Simonova Net Worth
Simonova has enjoyed a successful career as an artist for almost two decades. Through proceeds from her work as a sand artist, Kseniya has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Kseniya has an estimated net worth of between $ 3 million and $ 5 million.
Kseniya Simonova Awards And Achievements
- Honored by the Mayor of Yevpatoria
- Gold Medal and honors from Yevpatoria, Government of Crimea
- Person of the Year” finalist, nominated under “New Generation” in Kiev
- Honored by the International Organization for Migration in Ukraine
- Honored Artist of the Autonomy, awarded by the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
- Gold badge with the symbols of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
- Letter of thanks to the Scientific Research Committee of Mexico in the field of Psychiatry
- The winner in the special nomination “Success of the Year” of Crimean Council of Ministers
- The title of Merited Artist of Ukraine
- Artist of the Year” at the annual award Evpatorian Awards
- The Human Rights Medal for volunteer and charity activity
FAQs About Kseniya Simonova
Who is Kseniya?
Kseniya is a sand animation artist who gained global recognition after winning the 2009 Ukraine’s Got Talent.
How old is Simonova?
Simonova is 34 years old as of 2019. She will turn 35 years old in 2020, April 22nd.
How tall is Kseniya?
Kseniya has not shared her height with the public. As soon as details about her height are available, we shall update this part promptly.
Is Simonova married?
Yes, Igor Paskaru married Simonova in 2007 and have two children. The couple resides in Los Angeles together with their children.
How much is Kseniya worth?
Kseniya has an approximate net worth of $ 3 million and $ 5 million.
How much does Simonova make?
Information about Simonova’s salary is not available, however, as soon as this information is available we shall update this part swiftly.
Where does Kseniya live?
Kseniya currently resides in Yevpatoria, Western Crimea. Additionally, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Simonova dead or alive?
Simonova is alive and in good health.
Where is Kseniya now?
Kseniya is a sand artist and founder of the Simonova TV Creative Group.
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Simonova’s official website is http://simonova.tv/
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Sand is everything…. pic.twitter.com/cEHfvlBpxv
— Ksenyia Simonova (@SimonovaTV) February 13, 2020