Ivana (singer)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Vania Todorova Kaludova |
| Born | January 31, 1969 |
| Origin | Aytos, Burgas Province, Bulgaria |
| Genres | Pop-folk |
| Occupations | singer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Vania Todorova Kaludova (Bulgarian Cyrillic: Ваня Тодорова Калудова), better known as Ivana (Ивана), is a popular Bulgarian female singer. She is one of the most prolific performers in the pop-folk music style in Bulgaria.
Biography
Ivana was born on January 31, 1969 in Aytos, Bulgaria. She graduated from the Svishtov University of Economics, and then studied at the Bourgas Free University for one term before leaving the law for later. Meanwhile, Ivana married. She has a daughter whose name is Teodora (Теодора).
Career
Ivana’s father worked along the Black Sea coast with his orchestra. One night, their singer got sick and his daughter Ivana had to sing several Bulgarian folklore songs in place of her. Ivana was perfect. She was immediately offered to perform with the orchestra for the summer. She was 14 years old and really liked being on the stage. After that she made a female formation called "Prima +", including her, Stoqna and Rumen Radoinov. The group was invited to sing at the hotel estate `Prikazkite` (translation: "The tales"). Ivana’s talent was noticed by the owner of the musical company Payner – Mitko Dimitrov(Bulgarian: Митко Димитров). He offered her a contract. Vanya Todorova Kaludova became Ivana and the hits started to appear one by one. Her first song is `Idol`, the second one, a duet with the male singer Kosta Markov, was `Darvo bez koren`(A tree without roots). Her third single became a real hit – `100 patrona` (100 bullets). The debut album was named after this song. She came to prominence and fame with that album, released in 2000. In the next 8 years Ivana became the biggest Bulgarian star. She is also known as "the singer of the people", not only because she is loved by many, but also for her cheerful manner while communicating with her fans.
Discography
CDs
- One Hundred Cartridges (in Bulgarian - 100 патрона) (2000)
- Ivana - Live (in Bulgarian - Ивана - Live) (2001)
- It smells of... love (in Bulgarian -Мирише на... любов) (2003)
- Without limits (in Bulgarian -Без Граници) (2003)
- Non-stop (in Bulgarian - Няма спиране) (2004)
- Dose of love (in Bulgarian - Доза любов) (2005)
- Single best collection (2006)
- Every day is a holiday (in Bulgarian - Празник всеки ден) (2006)
- Hit collection - MP3 (2007)
- Twinkle in the eyes (in Bulgarian - Блясък в очите) (2008)
- 10 years love... and order love (in Bulgarian - 10 години любов... и пак любов) (2010)
- Give no explanation (in Bulgarian - Обяснения не давам) (2012)
DVDs
- Without limits (in Bulgarian - Без Граници) (2004)
- Ivana Best Video Selection 1 (2005)
- Stars on the stage-live(in Bulgarian -Звезди на сцената-live) (2005)-A concert with the Serbian singer Indira Radić
- Ivana Best Video Selection 2 (2007)
- Everything is love (in Bulgarian -Всичко е любов) (2008)
- Ivana Live Party (2008)
Awards
- 2000 - Debut of the year - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2001 - Best Female Singer - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2002 - Best live singing - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2003 - Best live singing - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2003 - Best song of the year - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2003 - Best Female Singer - Planeta TV Awards
- 2004 - Best clip (Нещо НеТипично (Something atypical)) - Planeta TV Awards
- 2004 - Most loved song of the audience - Planeta TV Awards
- 2004 - Best Female Singer - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2004 - Best Female Singer - Planeta TV Awards
- 2005 - „Star of the year” - The awards of „Блясък” magazine
- 2005 - Best live singing - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2005 - Album of the year(Няма спиране(Non-stop)) - Planeta TV Awards
- 2005 - Best Female Singer - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2005 - Best Female Singer - Planeta TV Awards
- 2006 - Best Female Singer - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2006 - Best Female Singer - Planeta TV Awards
- 2007 - Най-добре угоена селска дворна свиня - BG Music Awards
- 2007 - Album of the year(Доза любов(Dose of love)) - Planeta TV Awards
- 2007 - Superstar(A special award for the best singer in the last 5 years) - Planeta TV Awards
- 2008 - Album of the year(Празник всеки ден(Every day is a holiday)) - Planeta TV Awards
- 2010- The best singer for last 10 years
Tours
In 2005 Ivana and the Serbian singer Indira Radić made an impressive tour in 5 Bulgarian cities. She sang her newer and older hits, traditional Bulgarian folk songs and made a duet with Indira Radić.
In 2005,2006 and 2007 Ivana took part in the national tour of Planeta TV and Payner along with 8 more famous Bulgarian singers, including Kamelia, Emilia, Maria,etc.
"Ivana LIVE Tour USA 2008" took place in Atlantic city, New York, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Tampa, Chicago and Washington. She performed seven concerts for the Bulgarians living in USA.