Lola Yoʻldosheva

Lola

Lola in 2012
Background information
Birth name Lola Yoʻldosheva
Born 4 September 1985
Origin Khorezm, Uzbek SSR, USSR
Genres Pop-rock
Occupation(s) singer, songwriter, and actress
Years active 2002–present
Labels Tarona
Website lolayuldasheva.com

Lola Yoʻldosheva (sometimes spelled Lola Yuldasheva in English) (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 actress.[1][2] She rose to prominence in Uzbekistan with her song "Muhabbatim" ("My Love") in 2003. Since then she has recorded songs both in Uzbek and Russian.

Lola's first studio movie appearance was in the 2004 Uzbek film Sevinch. She received positive reviews for her performance in the film both from movie critics and fans. Her acting career reached a new high as a result of her starring role in the 2005 comedy Kelgindi kuyov ("The Alien Bridegroom"). Since then she has acted in several Uzbek movies.

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 rose to prominence in Uzbekistan with her song "Muhabbatim" ("My Love") in 2003.[3] Later she recorded 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").

She was given a warning by Uzbeknavo, Uzbekistan's government agency that issues licenses to performers, for wearing a red low-back dress that “conflicts with the national mentality” at a concert on February 24, 2015.[4]

Acting career

Lola made her film debut in the 2004 Uzbek film Sevinch.[5] The film did well in theaters and Lola received positive reviews for her portrayal of a girl with cancer. 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 popular comedy Kelgindi kuyov (The Alien Bridegroom). Since then she has acted in several films.

Discography

Lola has recorded seven studio albums to date.
"Muhabbatim"
Sample of "Muhabbatim." The song became an immediate hit in Uzbekistan upon its release in 2003.
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Year Album
2002 Netayin
2004 Muhabbatim
2005 Topdim baxtimni
2010 Imkon ber
2011 Senga
2012 Sogʻindim
2014 Kel

Filmography

This is a chronologically-ordered list of films in which Lola has appeared.

Year Title Role
2004 Sevinch Sevinch
2005 Kelgindi kuyov Zaynab
2006 Yarim baxt
2010 Mehribonim
2011 Yondiradi kuydiradi Lola
2011 Jodugar Ruhshona
2011 Gʻaroyib orzular Herself (guest appearance)
2014 Farhod va Shirin

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 won another Tarona for Best Female Singer in 2005.

References

  1. ↑ "UzWebiston: Gulnara Karimova criticizes pop stars on Twitter". BBC's Uzbek Service (in Uzbek). 31 July 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  2. ↑ "Lola not allowed into a Tashkent restaurant for not taking off winter clothes". Kun (in Uzbek). 7 February 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  3. ↑ Lebedeva, Yekaterina (1 January 2014). "A new revelation from singer Lola". Kultura (in Russian). Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  4. ↑ Bruce Pannier (April 1, 2015). "Central Asia's Controversial Fashion Statements". RFE/RL.
  5. ↑ "Lola Yuldasheva — Filmography". Kino-Teatr (in Russian). Retrieved 13 October 2014.

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