Ani Lorak
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 27, 1978 in Kitsman, Chernovitskaya oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR
- Active Years
- 1956–2025 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 30 credits in database
Biography
Karolina Myroslavivna Kuiek, known professionally as Ani Lorak, is a Ukrainian-born Russian singer, songwriter, actress, composer, and entrepreneur. Born on September 27, 1978, in Kitsman, Chernovitskaya oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR, she has been cited as one of the most influential and popular women in Ukraine. Her acting credits include Vechera na khutore bliz Dikanki (2001), Bezumnyy den ili zhenitba Figaro (2003), and Krasnaya shapochka (2008). Lorak gained international fame after placing second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song Shady Lady. She was previously awarded the title of People's Artist of Ukraine, which was revoked in 2024. Additionally, she is a former UN Goodwill Ambassador.
Career overview
Karolina Myroslavivna Kuiek, known professionally as Ani Lorak, is a Ukrainian-born singer, songwriter, actress, composer, and entrepreneur. Born on September 27, 1978, in Kitsman, Chernovitskaya oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the music and entertainment industries. Her career includes work as a pop and dance artist, as well as roles in music production.
In the field of acting, Lorak has several known credits. Her work includes appearances in Vechera na khutore bliz Dikanki in 2001, Bezumnyy den ili zhenitba Figaro in 2003, and Krasnaya shapochka in 2008. Beyond her acting and musical contributions, she has been recognized as a former UN Goodwill Ambassador.
Lorak gained significant international fame following her performance of the song Shady Lady at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, where she represented Ukraine and finished in second place. She was previously awarded the title of People's Artist of Ukraine, though this title was revoked in 2024. Throughout her career, she has been cited as one of the most influential and popular women in Ukraine and has been ranked among the most beautiful women from Eastern Europe. In 2014, she reported the highest income of all singers in Ukraine.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
30 titles- Ужин с Роговым (2025) as Self - Guest
- Поймай меня, если сможешь (2024) as Self - «star»
- Volya's Show (2023) as Self - Guest
- Конфетка (2023) as Self - Star singer
- Фактор. BY (2021) as Self - Guest
- Музыкальная интуиция (2021) as Self - Star Participant
- Дуэты (2021) as Self - Singer
- The Masked Singer Russia (2020) as Кот
- Sing Without Rules (2020) as Self - Guest
- Show "DIVA" (2020) as Herself
- All together now! (2019) as Self/guest/expert
- Hot! (2019) as Ani Lorak
- Ani Lorak - DIVA (2019) as singer
- Zhara Music Awards (2018) as Self - Nominee / Performer
- Zhara Music Awards (2018) as Self - Nominee
- The Princess and the Dragon (2018) as Princess Barbara
- Where's the Logic? (2015) as Self/Gamer
- Golos. Deti (2014) as Self - Guest Performer
- Golos (2012) as Self - Mentor
- Little Red Riding Hood (2012) as tourist
- The Voice of the Country (2011) as Self - Coach
- The New Adventures of Aladdin (2011) as Budur
- New Year's In-Laws (2011) as self
- Father Frost (2010)
- Little Red Riding Hood and Everyone (2008) as Sleeping Beauty
- Very New Year's movie, or Night at the Museum (2007) as Assol
- Junior Eurovision Song Contest (2003) as Self - Host
- The Crazy Day, or The Marriage of Figaro (2003) as Fanchette
- Evenings on a Farm Near Dykanka (2001) as Oksana
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Contestant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ani Lorak best known for?
Ani Lorak is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Фактор. BY (2021), Where's the Logic? (2015), Thumbelina (1994).
When and where was Ani Lorak born?
Ani Lorak was born on September 27, 1978 in Kitsman, Chernovitskaya oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR.
How many credits does Ani Lorak have?
Ani Lorak has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.
What is Ani Lorak's background in cinema and television?
Karolina Myroslavivna Kuiek, known professionally as Ani Lorak, is a Ukrainian-born Russian singer, songwriter, actress, composer, and entrepreneur. Born on September 27, 1978, in Kitsman, Chernovitskaya oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR, she has been cited as one of the most influential and popular women in Ukraine. Her act...
Ani Lorak by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Where's the Logic? (2015) as Self/Gamer — aged about 36
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Contestant — aged about 22
- Фактор. BY (2021) as Self - Guest — aged about 42
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