Who is Alex Sparrow? (2012 edition)
Birth name: Алексей Владимирович Воробьёв/Alexey Vladimirovich Vorobyov
Born: January 19, 1988 in Tula/Russia
This 24 year old Russian actor, charismatic singer, great musician and incredible performer, the finalist of Russian «X-factor» and winner of «Dancing with the stars» is Russia’s rising star. His extraordinary skills alongside passion for music and high work ethics have brought him to the point of signing a contract with world famous music producer — RedOne — with major hits for Lady Gaga, Enrique Iglesias, Usher, Jennifer Lopez and many others on his repertoire. RedOne’s new star will be presented to the European audience at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, representing Russia.
Born into a large family in the city of Tula — Alexey was a child prodigy, winning every singing and dancing competition he ever entered. Though from a very poor family and required to work hard from a very young age, his parents believed in his talent and made every effort to enable Alexey’s music studies. Little Alex loved music as much as soccer but his music career got the upper hand after winning numerous Russian and international music contests as accordionist.
At the age of 16 Alexey graduates in music at the College of the Arts, specializing on the accordion. He follows by graduating in vocals at Gnesins Jazz College. He is also awarded with the Gold Medal for singing by Russian Delphic Games of Art.
17 year old Alexey moved to Moscow where he was in the finals of the Russian version of X-factor. His road to fame continues when he became the star of MTV comedy «Dreams of Alice» and in 2007 he won the Russian MTV Music Award as «Discovery of the Year».
After his graduation in 2008 from Moscow Jazz College he decided to continue his studies at the famous acting school — Moscow Art Theater (MHAT), founded by the legendary Stanislavsky.
Alexey is currently the only young Russian star that has successfully combined a singing and acting career. At the age of 23, Alexey has already starred in 14 movies and written 11 soundtracks for Russian films.
Also providing great athletic skills, Alexey went through special stunt training and now makes his own stunts in all his movies. This includes stunts as jumping from the 17th floor, car stunts and burning.
His great competitive spirit, athletic abilities and passion for the extreme were on display as he made great performances in two extreme TV shows on Russian television: «The Amazing Race» and «Wipe Out». His innate courage and strong willpower makes him fight for victory under all circumstances.
Last year, with a broken arm and heavily injured knee, he made a spectacular victory in the Russian version of «Dancing with the Stars» — the TV show «Ice and Fire», skating and dancing together with Tatyana Navka — an Olympic Champion figure skater.
Throughout his life Alexey has shown the young generation that a healthy lifestyle and positive mental attitude is a recipe for success. In December 2007 Alexey was appointed Good Will Ambassador to the United Nations and currently is responsible for all Anti-HIV Programs in Russia under jurisdiction of UNFPA. He also represents and supports Anti-HIV Programs for school children with «DANCE FOR LIFE» project.
Alexey has released ten radio singles and music videos, he also released (March 2011) an album written and produced entirely by himself. Later in 2011 Alexey started to work on his new English album in cooperation with RedOne and changed his name for the international market — ALEX SPARROW.
Having conquered the domestic (Russian) market, the world now lies before him!
Source AlexSparrow.com (I made some adaptations to the original text)
