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'Uliana Elina (born October 26, 1980) is a Russian singer, actress, and entrepreneur. She is best known as the former lead vocalist of the Russian nu-metal band SLOT and the founder of the Czech-based Aurora Party Band. Her multifaceted career encompasses music, film, theatre, and event production.
Early Life
[edit]Uliana Elina was born in Moscow, Russia. She began performing music and acting at an early age. In 2007, she relocated to the Czech Republic, where she expanded her career in the European entertainment industry. [1]
Career
[edit]Music
[edit]From 2004 to 2006, Elina served as the lead vocalist for the Russian alternative metal band SLOT, performing under the stage name "IF". During her tenure, SLOT released their debut album SLOT 1 and gained popularity in the Russian rock scene. Elina won the 2005 RAMP (Russian Alternative Music Prize) award for Best Vocalist of the Year. [2]
After relocating to the Czech Republic, Elina founded the Aurora Party Band, a musical ensemble that performs at events across Europe. The band has played over 400 shows in 12 countries. [3]
She also produces and releases original tracks as a solo artist, with songs such as "Countdown 2025" and "Personal Beast DJ Ellyn" available online. [4]
Acting
[edit]Elina has performed in theatre and appeared in independent film projects. She played roles such as Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Maria in The Memorandum by Václav Havel. [5]
Her film credits include a role in Shoes (2012), a Holocaust-themed short film that was Russia’s submission for the 2013 Academy Awards in the short film category. [6]
She has also appeared in commercials for brands including Škoda Auto, Microsoft, and Smirnoff Vodka. [7]
Business
[edit]Elina is the founder of SynWe, a company offering event planning services and ERP system consulting. She has applied her experience in performance and project management to the business sector. [8]
Media and Public Appearances
[edit]Elina was featured in an episode of the podcast The Bla Bla Bunker, where she discussed her personal journey and career across different creative industries. [9]
External Links
[edit]- ^ "Uliana Elina – Talentsroom Profile". Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Uliana Elina wins RAMP Award". Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Uliana Elina LinkedIn". Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Uliana Elina SoundCloud". Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Uliana Elina e-Talenta Profile". Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Shoes (2012 film)". Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Uliana Elina LinkedIn". Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Uliana Elina LinkedIn Profile". Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "The Russian Wedding Singer – The Bla Bla Bunker Podcast". Retrieved April 24, 2025.