Lola Yoʻldosheva
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.jpg) Lola after a meeting with fans in WIUT. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lola Yoʻldosheva |
| Born | 4 September 1985 |
| Origin | Khorezm, Soviet Union |
| Genres | Pop, Uzbek music, Uzbek rock |
| Occupations | singer, songwriter and film actress |
| Years active | 2002– |
| Labels | Tarona |
| Associated acts | Bolalar |
Lola Yoʻldosheva (sometimes spelled Lola Yuldasheva) (Uzbek: Lola Yoʻldosheva, Лола Йўлдошева; Russian: Лола Юлдашева) (born September 4, 1985), better known by her stage name Lola, is an Uzbek singer, songwriter and film actress. She became popular in Uzbekistan with her song "Muhabbatim" ("My Love") in 2003. She has recorded songs both in Uzbek and Russian.
Lola came to prominence within the Uzbek film industry with her leading role in the widely popular Uzbek comedy Kelgindi kuyov (The Alien Bridegroom). Since then she has acted in several Uzbek movies. In 2003, she starred in the movie Sevinch along with Shahzoda and received positive reviews for her performance both from movie critics and fans.
In 2005, Lola got married and went on an indefinite hiatus, but returned to show business in 2011 with a series of solo concerts.
Music career
Lola sang her first song in a commercial for a popular chewing gum called Bombibom. In 2003, she gained widespread recognition in Uzbekistan with her song "Muhabbatim." Later she sang a song entitled "Undan nimam kam" with Tohir Sodiqov, the frontman of the popular Uzbek rock band Bolalar.
In October 2005, Lola got married and went on an indefinite hiatus, but returned to show business in November 2011 with a series of solo concerts entitled "Senga" ("For You").[1]
Acting career
Lola played one of the leading roles in the 2003 Uzbek movie Sevinch along with Shahzoda. Movie did well in theaters and Lola received positive reviews for her portrayal of a girl with cancer.[2] Her song "Orzu" was among the songs included in the soundtrack for the movie.
Lola became highly popular within the Uzbek film industry in 2005 with her leading role in the widely popular comedy Kelgindi kuyov (The Alien Bridegroom).[3] Since then she has acted in two 2011 movies: Yondiradi kuydiradi and Jodugar.[4]
Discography
Lola has recorded six studio albums to date.
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"Muhabbatim"
 Sample of "Muhabbatim." The song became an immediate hit in Uzbekistan upon its release in 2003.
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| Year | Album |
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| 2002 | Netayin |
| 2004 | Muhabbatim |
| 2005 | Topdim baxtimni |
| 2010 | Imkon ber |
| 2011 | Senga |
| 2013 | Sogʻindim |
Filmography
This is a chronologically-ordered list of films in which Lola has appeared.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sevinch | Sevinch |
| 2005 | Kelgindi kuyov | Zaynab |
| 2011 | Yondiradi kuydiradi | Lola |
| 2011 | Jodugar | Ruhshona |
| 2011 | Gʻaroyib orzular | Herself (guest appearance) |
Awards
Lola has received several awards throughout her career. She received a Tarona Award, an accolade given to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry of Uzbekistan, for Best Stage Outfit in 2004. She won the same award in 2005. Lola also won another Tarona for Best Female Singer in 2005.[5]
References
- ↑ "Making of Lola's New Song "OK" (Video and Pictures)". Sayyod Uz (in Uzbek). Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ "Lola is about to Return to Singing? Interviews with Uzbek artists and actors". 7x7 (in Uzbek). Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ "Kelgindi kuyov (Short Information about the movie)". Uz Hits (in Uzbek). Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ "Jodugar". Darakchi (in Uzbek). Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- ↑ "Recipients of Tarona Awards". Show Business Uz (in Uzbek). Retrieved 12 October 2011.
External links
- Official website (Russian)
- A collection of photos from Lola's concert in Tashkent (Russian)