Tina Karol(II)
Tina Karol is a National Artist of Ukraine. She is a singer, actress, TV presenter, and philanthropist. Tina has hosted the world-famous show "Dancing with the Stars" for 10 seasons and has been a coach on "The Voice" and "The Voice Kids" projects for 11 seasons. She has won multiple prizes and awards, including being the most titled artist in Ukraine with over 35 music awards. Tina Karol is the only Ukrainian singer to have received two of the highest music legend awards for her contribution to the development of the music industry. President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, awarded Tina Karol with the Order of Princess Olga III degree. In 2017, she became the youngest singer in the country to be awarded the title of People's Artist of Ukraine by presidential decree. Tina Karol has released 9 studio albums, 3 EPs, and 6 LIVE albums, which have achieved gold, platinum, and multi-platinum status in Ukraine. She has been featured on the covers of "Elle," "Bazaar," "Cosmopolitan," and "Vogue" magazines multiple times. Tina Karol is the only Ukrainian artist to have graced the cover of the collector's edition of the book "Ukrainian Women in Vogue," dedicated to Ukrainian women. Two musical biographical films, "The Power of Love and Voice" and "Intonation," have been made about the singer. "The Power of Love and Voice" won the AOF International Film Festival in the USA in 2014 and received the award for Best Documentary Film. Tina Karol's song "Kolomyika" became the soundtrack to Sean Penn's film "Superpower" about Ukraine. In 2023, Tina received a humanitarian and philanthropist special award and had an audience with Holy Father Pope Francis, to whom she presented the original diary of Ukrainian boy Yegor from Mariupol. Tina is actively involved in pro-Ukrainian initiatives and her foundation raises money for children with cancer and the military in Ukraine. She is proud to defend her state's Cultural Diplomacy. Ukrainians admire Tina for her dedication to fighting alongside her fellow countrymen and women for the victory and identity of the nation. For Ukrainians, Tina Karol is considered Soft Power.