Oksana Alexandrovna Pochepa — a famous pop singer, actress, songwriter, and composer.
Place of Birth: Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
Date of Birth: July 20, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Cancer.
Appearance:
Height — 164 cm, Weight — 55 kg.
Brief Biography of Russia’s Leading “Akula”
Oksana was born in the picturesque ancient city in southern Russia, where she spent a happy childhood. Besides her, there was another child in the family — her older brother Mikhail. The girl was interested in creative activities and had excellent vocal talent. Her parents enrolled her in several circles, which the future star attended with pleasure.
Even in kindergarten, little Oksana loved being the center of attention, participating in various skits. Later, she performed in the city ensemble and sang. Additionally, Oksana was seriously interested in acrobatics. She once admitted that she had wanted to become a professional athlete, but life took a different turn. Alexander Pochepa, Oksana’s father, once dreamed of an acting career himself and fully supported his daughter. He approved of her decision to pursue a solo career and helped her realize her potential.
In 1991, Oksana became a student at the Rimsky-Korsakov Music School. She was known as an activist with high academic performance. Six years later, fate gave the talented vocalist a unique opportunity. Pochepa went to support a friend who had signed up for an audition. Local radio DJ Andrey Baskakov was looking for a soloist for a youth project called “Malolietka”. None of the contestants impressed him, and the organizers asked Oksana to sing. Baskakov was charmed by her clear, bright voice and immediately offered her a contract.
“Malolietka” was listened to all over Russia, and doors opened for the charismatic teenager. Pochepa performed for audiences in various cities, shining at concerts like a true star. Some hits were written by Oksana herself. The celebrity gave concerts as part of the “Youth Against Drugs” campaign and toured Germany. Sometimes, the young talent performed alongside other prominent Russian artists from the 90s, such as Detsl and Liga Leyz.
The lively beauty gathered a fan base and regularly gave interviews. Her peers mimicked her in every way and secretly dreamed of similar fame. It was no surprise that “Malolietka” was just a springboard for Pochepa into the adult show business. Producer Sergey Zhukov, who was looking for young talents for another project, noticed her. Oksana consulted with her parents and moved to Moscow to conquer the capital in a new role. The girl worked hard on herself, practiced vocal techniques, and recorded songs.
In 2001, her first album, “Kislotny DJ”, was released, and its success exceeded all expectations. Under the bright pseudonym Akula, Pochepa stormed the charts of leading radio stations. The title track even gained international recognition. Subsequent albums also went platinum: 2003 — “Bez Lyubvi”, 2006 — “Takaya Lyubov”.
In Germany, Oksana performed with Yuri Khoi and “Sektor Gaza”, and the tour was incredibly successful. Thanks to the frontman of the group “Ruki Vverh!” Zhukov, the soloist’s popularity reached its peak, but she had to constantly struggle with overwork and stress. In 2003, Akula moved to the USA to perform, staying there for three years. She studied Western culture, which would later influence her work.
Upon returning to Russia, the star terminated her contract with her producer, and her nickname was left in the past. Oksana now releases albums under her own name (recent ones include “Akula” (2010), “Zvezda” (2014)), makes music videos, and delights her numerous fans.
The Celebrity’s Personal Life
In one interview, Pochepa revealed that the main reason for her temporary stay in the USA was a relationship with a certain Tim, who was significantly older than her. The lovers had grand plans and even founded a joint record company, TIMAX, but soon parted ways as they were too different. The former couple maintains a friendly relationship.
Oksana’s next partner was a musician from her group, with whom she lived for several years. Their passionate romance, which began in 2009, unexpectedly ended in 2013. They didn’t even get engaged.
In 2009, Oksana Pochepa became the center of a major scandal. Photos of actor Mel Gibson with his mistress were discovered on the internet, with the couple vacationing on the beach and posing together. The tabloid press began accusing the mistress of breaking up a strong 20-year marriage.
Paparazzi identified the Russian beauty in the photos as Oksana. Thus, Pochepa made headlines in many foreign media. In reality, Gibson’s mistress was singer and pianist Oksana Grigorieva, who later married the actor. The image was unclear, leading to confusion between the two women. The story worked to Akula’s advantage, giving a new boost to her popularity.
The charming singer does not publicize her romantic escapades. She is not married, and nothing is known about her men. The star is still waiting for her soulmate, to whom she is ready to dedicate herself completely.
The celebrity continues her creative journey. In the fall of 2019, she appeared at the “Superdiscotheque of the 90s” at the Ice Palace. Oksana easily filled the hall, just like in the good old days.
The singer boldly experiments, creating new and reinterpreting old compositions. The remix of the single “Te, kto menya” (May 2020) in the histrionic genre was warmly received by the public. Her latest music products, including the track “Radi Tebya” and the music video “Deti 90-kh” (June 2020), were also well-received by fans.
Pochepa participated in the show “Zvezda na Samoizolyatsii” (Star in Self-Isolation), where she revealed that she sometimes feels lonely.
Interesting Facts About the Star
- The singer loves sweets. She gets rid of extra pounds at the gym and in the pool. She also regularly visits a spa salon.
- The vocalist hates diets; she finds it easier to reduce portion sizes of her usual dishes.
- The pseudonym Akula, under which Pochepa gained fame, was suggested by producer Alexei Potekhin. His colleague Zhukov was initially skeptical but later agreed.
- In 2007, a photo of the girl graced the cover of the Russian version of Playboy.
- Oksana ran for a deputy position from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF).
- The star sometimes takes the subway. In this case, she wears a hood to avoid being recognized.
- Pochepa has few female friends, as she prefers to socialize with men.
- The celebrity dresses tastefully, but her clothes are not always purchased from expensive boutiques. Oksana believes it is important that the clothes fit well and are comfortable.
- Her favorite music genre is “rockopop”, which combines two popular genres.
- Her main requirements for a future husband are honesty, responsiveness, and optimism.
Filmography
Oksana Pochepa’s debut film was the action movie “Street Racers” (2008) directed by Oleg Fesenko. She had a minor role.
In the series “Time of Happiness-2” (2010), the budding actress played herself. A notable event in 2014 was the release of the musical short film “109 Years. At the Very Least” lasting 16 minutes. In this unconventional format, Akula reveals some secrets of her personal and creative life.
Oksana Pochepa on Social Media:
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