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'''Alina Kosova''' ({{Lang-ru|link=|Алина Косова}}) known professionally as ''Лера'' (born 23 January 2001) | '''Alina Kosova''' ({{Lang-ru|link=|Алина Косова}}) known professionally as ''Лера'' (born 23 January 2001) | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Alina Kosova was born on 23 January 2001 the only child of Alyona, a doctor, and Alexander, a construction worker. | Alina Kosova was born on 23 January 2001 - the only child of Alyona, a doctor, and Alexander, a construction worker. According to the singer during an interview with {{wpl|Lifestyle journalism|What's New!}}, for as long as she could remember, loved everything to do with singing and music. At the age of four her parents tried to send her to [[Osti Royal Academy of the Arts]], yet they were withdrew her from the musical school because of {{wpl|bully|bullying}} and constantly made fun of by her classmates due to her {{wpl|speech impediment}}. Continuing the to study at home with private tutor, she started to experiment with different genres and develop her signature style. In was only at the age of 14, that she was finally able to overcome her stutter - with the help of psychologists and the support of her parents. | ||
According to the singer, her musical journey officially began when she joined a local music group in after overcoming her {{wpl|speech impediment}}. | According to the singer, her musical journey officially began when she joined a local music group in after overcoming her {{wpl|speech impediment}}. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Revision as of 22:20, 21 October 2023
Alina Kosova | |
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 Liza performing in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Алина Косова Alina Kosova |
| Also known as | Лера |
| Born | January 23, 2001 |
| Genres | indie rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, keyboard and ukulele |
| Years active | 2017 - present |
| Labels | Cosacakayan Modern Music Group |
| Associated acts | Reeztochka |
Alina Kosova (Russian: Алина Косова) known professionally as Лера (born 23 January 2001)
Early life
Alina Kosova was born on 23 January 2001 - the only child of Alyona, a doctor, and Alexander, a construction worker. According to the singer during an interview with What's New!, for as long as she could remember, loved everything to do with singing and music. At the age of four her parents tried to send her to Osti Royal Academy of the Arts, yet they were withdrew her from the musical school because of bullying and constantly made fun of by her classmates due to her speech impediment. Continuing the to study at home with private tutor, she started to experiment with different genres and develop her signature style. In was only at the age of 14, that she was finally able to overcome her stutter - with the help of psychologists and the support of her parents.
According to the singer, her musical journey officially began when she joined a local music group in after overcoming her speech impediment.
Career
2018: Start of career
2019 - 2021: rise in popularity
Alina's big break came on 25 June 2019, when she released the song Влюбился в другую (Fell in Love with an another) on social media
2022 - present: Батареи
Musical style
Liza has expressed admiration for Reeztochka's storytelling abilities in her music videos and her willingness to tackle complex and thought-provoking themes. In crafting her song "Влюбился в другую ," Liza told What's New! that she wanted to infuse the video with a narrative depth and complexity reminiscent of Reeztochka's song Run, run, run.
Personal Life
Beyond her music career, Liza is known for her deep sense of family and religiosity on her public social accounts. She often credits her family's unwavering support as a driving force behind her success and reportedly bought them an expensive house in Osti. After winning the the Best Song of the Year during the 2022 Cosacakaya Music Award, she dedicated it towards her parents - famously bringing them on stage in tears.
Liza is also actively involved in philanthropic events and her involvement in several charities. During interviews, she has spoken how it's important for celebrities' to use it their celebrity in order to make a positive impact on society. She actively participates in raising money for Feed the Children Foundation that provides free school lunches to underprivileged schoolchildren. She uses her platform to raise awareness about important social and humanitarian issues.
Liza was in a long-term on-again, off-again relationship with her classmate [PLACEHOLDER] who she met and started dating as a teenager at her local music group. In an interview on late-night with Alexy, Liza stated that some of her songs including "Sorry My Dear", "Here We Go Again", and "What Do You Mean?" are about her relationship with [PLACEHOLDER]. In October 2020, Liza confirmed her relationship with music executive [PLCEHOLDER]. The following year she announced her engagement to [PLACEHOLDER] on social media and they were married on December 22, 2021, in her grandparent's ancestral village in the south of Cosacakaya.