Alex Sparrow

About Alex Sparrow

Who is it?: Actor, Composer, Writer
Birth Day: January 19, 1988
Birth name: Alexey Vladimirovich Vorobyov
Genres: Pop music
Occupation(s): Singer, actor
Instruments: Vocals, Accordion
Labels: Universal Music Russia
Website: alexsparrow.com

Alex Sparrow

Alex Sparrow was born on January 19, 1988, is Actor, Composer, Writer. Russian actor, singer, musician and winner of Russian "X-factor" and "Dancing with the stars" is Russia's rising star. His skills 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, JLo 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 the Gold Medal for singing by winning Russian Delphic Games of Art.17 year old Alexey heads for Moscow where he adds another trophy to his collection by winning the Russian version of the X-factor. His road to fame continues when he becomes the star of MTV comedy "Dreams of Alice" and in 2007 he gets the Russian MTV Music Award "Discovery of the Year".After his graduation in 2008 from Moscow Jazz College, he decides 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 such stunts as; jumps from the17th 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 and any circumstances. This 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 - Olympic Champion figure skater.Throughout his life Alexey has showed 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-AIDS Programs in Russia under jurisdiction of U.N.F.P.A.. He also represents and supports Anti-AIDS Programs for school children "Dance For Life".Alexey has released ten radio singles and music videos, he also released an album written and produced entirely by himself. In 2011 Alexey starts working on his new album in cooperation with RedOne and clarifies his name to the international market - Alex Sparrow.
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Occupation Actor
Age 36 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
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Biography/Timeline

1988

Alex was born on 19 January 1988 in Tula (Russian:Тула), RSFSR, Soviet Union. His father was head of a company and his mother remained at home as a housewife. Alex played football as a child and played for the local youth team in Tula. At first he wanted to pursue a career in Sports, but later chose to pursue music as his profession.

2005

In 2005 Alex won the gold medal for his solo performance at the Delphic Games IV. In the same year Alex went to Moscow where he was ranked #3 in a TV competition. He later moved to Moscow and entered more competitions. In 2006, he signed a contract for Universal Music Russia. In July of that year Alex was one of the performers at the "Big Eight" which was held in St. Petersburg. He was one of the executors of "Youth Eight" and was also given the opportunity to sing during the closing ceremony. In 2007, Alex won an MTV award for upcoming artists.

2006

His acting career took off in 2006 when he starred in "Alice's Dream". Alex later enrolled in acting school. Spring 2008 saw Alex graduate from the theater school. He later became a student of the Moscow Art Theater School. Once his employment in acting was well established, Alex left the school. In 2010, Alex took part in a reality series called "Cruel Intentions", he made it to the finals finishing in second place. Later that year, he enlisted as a candidate on the TV show "Ice and Fire" in which he paired up with the famous ice-skater Tatiana Navka (Russian: Татьяна Навка). Despite an arm injury Alex continued his participation in the show.

2009

He returned in 2009 but was forced to withdraw his entry due to employment schedule conflict. Alex was finally chosen to represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 and was internally selected. He finished 16th overall in the contest. After recovering from a serious car accident he suffered in early 2013, Alex Sparrow is back with music he has written, composed and arranged himself. Called Friend project, it is a collaboration with his friend, Russian actor Sergei Romanovich. The latter had already appeared in Laskoviy Mai, a film about the career of the famous Soviet band of the same name.

2011

In 2008 and 2009 he competed in the Russian national selections for the Eurovision Song Contest with the songs New Russian Kalinka and Angelom Biht but lost to Dima Bilan and Anastasia Prikhodko respectively. On March 5, 2011 he was eventually selected to represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, with the song "Get You", written by highly successful Moroccan Producer Nadir Khayat (RedOne). In 2008, he entered the national selections for the Russian Eurovision song with "New Russian Kalinka", he came in fifth place.

2013

On 22 January 2013 Vorobyov was seriously injured and suffered brain trauma after a car crash accident in Los Angeles, United States. Alexey was taken to hospital with a traumatic brain injury and several other injuries and put in intensive care. He recovered and slowly returned to recording and acting.

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