The group was born in 2006. The girls Slava and Vika are bright and memorable, sexy and feminine at the same time, owners of low, unique voices, they leave no one indifferent.
The producer carefully calculated the timing of the group's appearance on the stage. During the decline in popularity of the ViaGra project (which had recently been at the peak of its fame) due to frequent replacements of soloists, Nikitin managed to successfully fill the void. new group"Not angels". The composition of the group has not changed since then.
Beginning of popularity
It didn’t take long to find the members of the duet. Both girls (in different time) took part in various talent shows and dreamed of a career in show business.
The first song “You're one of those very people” very quickly becomes a super hit, tops the national charts and brings unprecedented success to the team. The NeAngely group releases new compositions one after another. The popular “Yura, Sorry” and “I Know It’s You” are still being released. Immediately, on the wave of fame, the girls present videos for their favorite songs, which also enjoy great success.
Songs of the group “NeAngels” become nominees and winners various competitions and awards such as “Golden Organ Organ” and “Song of the Year”.
Six months after the creation of the group, the first debut album, “Number One,” consisting of 11 new and already popular songs, went on mass sale. The discs sell out instantly, and the album receives the honorary “Golden Disc” award.
Well-deserved success
The group's next sensational work was a joint project with one of the controversial Eurovision participants - Dana International. The song and its video I Need Your Love, released towards the end of the summer of 2008, were remembered by fans for a long time and intrigued them even more. The next video for the song “Let Go,” directed by Alan Badoev, becomes mega-popular and occupies the first lines of the domestic charts.
In the second half of 2013, the presentation of the second full-length album “Roman” takes place. The songs of the group “NeAngely” included in it become gold hits and never cease to be heard on the country’s radio stations. It was with this album that in 2015 the girls successfully toured the cities of Ukraine, where they gathered full houses of countless fans.
The clips of the group “NeAngels” gain millions of views on YouTube and do not stop playing on music television channels.
Selection for Eurovision
For the first time, the group “NeAngely” submitted an application to participate in the qualifying round for international competition Eurovision at the end of 2013. The song Courageous, the author of which was the famous Swede - member of Army of Lovers and Vacuum Alexander Bard, took only 13th place.
In 2016, the girls again tried their hand at the national selection to represent Ukraine in the Eurovision 2016 contest. The English-language composition “Above” made it to the final round, but did not receive enough votes to travel to Stockholm.
Personal life
Slava and Vika are popular and recognizable stars today. Although it is worth noting that the names they became popular under are not their real names. Olga Kuznetsova, aka Slava, originally from Odessa, has a diploma in vocal teaching from the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts.
Ekaterina Smeyukha performs under the pseudonym Vicky, was born in Kharkov, a graduate of the same university, but with a degree in entertainment management. After for long years Together, the girls became so accustomed to their fictitious names that they decided to officially change their passports. And now, not only on stage, but also in everyday life, Slava and Vika “remain themselves.”
Red-haired Slava first married a major businessman living in the USA. The newlyweds' relationship did not stand the test of distance, and the couple quickly broke up. The second marriage, with a successful plastic surgeon, became stronger. IN family life The couple had a son, Leonard, and a daughter, Laura. The presence of small children does not at all prevent the participant of the duet from actively pursuing her creativity.
Dark-haired Vika is still not married. Her last relationship with stuntman Ivan Strizhakov was close to a wedding, but the engagement was called off, presumably due to the groom’s infidelity.
10th anniversary of the duet
The NeAngels group celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2016 since its creation. The duo's last album was "Heart". It contains 15 tracks from new and already favorite hits. The disc was dedicated to the band's birthday.
Glory, but then Olga was born on July 16, 1984 in sunny Odessa. In her youth she did acrobatics. She loves collecting perfumes - now the number of her scents exceeds 100 pieces.
She appeared on television in 2005, when she participated in the reality show “Island of Temptations” together with Andrei Skorin (1982, Vyshgorod), with whom she studied at the Kiev National University of Culture and Arts. The girl took part in a television competition with him." National artist".
In December 2006, the group released their debut album “Number One”, which sold 50,000 copies, for which one of the Ukrainian recording companies awarded “NeAngels” a “Golden Disc”. After that, almost every song performed by the brunette Vika and the red-haired Slava became hits.
Two years later, “NeAngels” shot a video with the winner of Eurovision 1998, the world famous drag queen named Dana International, for the song “I Need Your Love”, and in 2009 they presented the single “Little Red Riding Hood”. At the same time, the composition “Let Go” achieved a record short term got into hot rotation on more than 100 radio stations in Ukraine.
Personal life
On June 27, 2012, Slava got married for the first time. Her husband was Kyiv businessman Evgeniy. But after a year of married life, the couple separated. But the girl did not plan to be alone for a long time. Just a year later, on July 16, 2014, Slava married again - this time to a plastic surgeon and took his last name. On December 12, 2014, the couple had a son, Leonard, and on December 6, 2015, a daughter, Laura.
She loves to travel – there are almost no places left on the world map that the artist has not visited. Trip after trip, she feels at home in almost every country. Favorite places and new friends appear. But the singer decided not to experiment with holiday romances anymore...
KHARKIV: CAMP SUMMER
Our family near Kharkov, on the Travyanskoye reservoir in the village of Liptsy, has a dacha, where I practically spent my childhood. Everyone came there - grandparents, friends... I spent every summer there - with a break for camp. From year to year, my older sister and I went to the same camp. Despite the fact that it was located near Kharkov, in terms of the level of delight and happiness it was like going abroad for me. What I liked most was that I could realize my creative impulses there - I performed on stage and participated in beauty contests. It was at the camp that I first felt that I liked being an artist.
In first grade, Victoria is seven years old
One day, during a quiet hour, my girlfriends and I were shouting and fooling around. And for bad behavior we were punished by the counselor: we were forbidden to go to the disco. “Why aren’t we going?!” – we were indignant. After all, the disco was what I actually went to the camp for. Our preparation for discos was a whole girlish ritual: we spent a long time dressing up, doing makeup and hairstyles. I was so upset then, as if something irreparable had happened, I even burst into tears. And the counselor, seeing my condition, softened: “Okay, go. Why kill yourself like that?
Of course, I also had my first boyfriends in the camp. After all, not only the guys from the camp came to our disco, but also the locals - those who lived nearby or came to their grandmother for the summer. I remember two local guys approached me at the same time and asked me to dance. Neither wanted to give in. As it turned out later, they were siblings and they both liked me, and I decided the dispute between them by making my choice.
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The guy I preferred looked after me for a very long time, every year when I came to the camp, he showed signs of attention. But I didn’t take it seriously: we walked hand in hand a couple of times – and no more. After all, I was eleven twelve years old, just a child, and the gentleman was only a couple of years older than me.
When we grew up, he suggested serious relationship, but I refused. By the way, a couple of years ago, while walking around my native Kharkov, I walked into the first cafe I came across, and its owner turned out to be this guy. What a coincidence! Now he has a family, children.
CRIMEA: RESERVOIR BOARD, SECOND SHELF
Almost every summer, starting from the age of three, I visited the Crimea - Yalta, Yevpatoria, the New World. It was a real holiday for me, because I really love the sea. This is my element: it charges me, fills me and inspires me. After every seaside holiday I can move mountains.
I remember once we were traveling to Crimea with my mother’s friend and her daughters. I was showing off my new swimsuits and ended up forgetting them on the train. We arrive at the recreation center, but there are no swimsuits. For a fashionista like me, this was a real tragedy! We rushed to the station in search of our train and the loss. Fortunately, the train had not left yet, so I took my things, which were quietly lying on the top shelf of the reserved seat.
And what a holiday romance I had that summer with a handsome bartender! It was a bright local character, how he danced on the beach...
PARIS: DIOR OR DOLCE & GABBANA?
My first trip abroad was a trip to Paris. I was turning twenty-three years old, and a young man gave me a voyage to this romantic city. Of course, I was soaring with happiness and impressions. It was as if I had found myself in another world: I was amazed by how Parisian women dress - lightly, freely, originally.
Of course, I also “shopped around”. After all, it is impossible to pass by luxury boutiques. Moreover, this was my first luxury shopping experience. I updated my wardrobe in full - from underwear to outerwear. Returned to Ukraine shining like a new penny! I also brought gifts for my mother. I remember choosing between Dior and Dolce&Gabbana boutiques. And I preferred Dior. After all, in the clothes of this Fashion House you feel like a real woman.
France, 2017 In Paris, I visited for the first time a restaurant where you need to reserve a table several months in advance. I carefully prepared for this event: a new dress, new shoes. I dressed up, one might say, in vain: all the other visitors looked much simpler. I drew my conclusions and, getting ready for a nightclub, braided two pigtails and put on jeans. At the entrance they asked me for my passport and, of course, they didn’t let me into the expensive club like that. For me this was the disappointment of the century.
MONACO: STRICT RULES
Unlike the one in Paris, I ended up in a nightclub in Monaco. A funny story happened there: at the entrance to the ladies’ room, the girl, seeing me, simply froze: “It’s so great to meet you here!” The girl turned out to be from Ukraine - she had to get away with photos together. By the way, the director of the club was also Ukrainian and recognized me. So if NEANGELS want to perform in Monaco, connections have already been established.
Monaco, 2017 Monaco, to be honest, shocked me with the atmosphere of total chic and wealth: luxury cars, diamond jewelry, very expensive clothes. In this city, you want to wear all the most expensive things in order to fit in and feel comfortable. He dictates his own rules: always be on top and look beautiful.
Monaco, 2017 SLOVAKIA: DRSHKOV VOLE
We recently had a performance in Uzhgorod, and I took my mother with me. After the concert, we spontaneously went to Slovakia for a few days - and at the same time checked the visa-free regime. I really liked it there: a beautiful and cozy country, clean and European. We tried National dish- drshkova vole. This is a soup: it is cooked for a long time using beef tripe, and this gives it a very specific taste. The dish is not for everyone, but it is quite fatty.
Bojnice Castle, Slovakia UKRAINE: ALL FAMILY
I was very inspired by Lutsk - with its beauty, energy, European spirit and ancient paving stones... I love Uzhgorod, Lviv, Odessa, Dnieper... Yes, almost everything big cities Ukraine!
I couldn’t live in any other country because I love Ukraine very much
I was very lucky: along with the profession of a singer, I got the opportunity to travel constantly. Our bus, which we take to concerts, is my second home. We have already traveled the country so much that in almost every city I know where I would like to go after the performance: which park, which restaurant, which square. In addition, friends are waiting in every city.
Recently, one of the fans who follows me on Instagram remarked: “Victoria, do you even have a house? You only have travel photos on Instagram.” I thought: it’s true! I love my home, but this line is so thin that it has almost disappeared. Sometimes it seems to me that my home is all of Ukraine. I feel comfortable everywhere. I think I couldn’t live in any other country, because I love Ukraine very much. If I used to have thoughts about moving, now I don’t. It’s not just my work and the dedication of my listeners that keeps me going.
Sri Lanka, 2015 ODESSA: ETERNAL HOLIDAY
Odessa is second for me hometown after Kharkov. This year I probably spent more time in Odessa than in Kyiv. Mine live there Good friends, which force me to visit them often. In Odessa, like almost all visitors, I love Arkadia and Deribasovskaya. I really like that Odessa has a summer atmosphere regardless of the time of year. Probably this is facilitated by the sea, which I love so much.
Odessa, port MUSHROOM: SCOOTER AND PARACHUTE
A proper vacation is not only about the beach, but also about excursions, museums, attractions and other activities. Last year we had many concerts in Odessa, as well as this year. For example, a performance on Saturday, and then next week on Friday. During this period of five-six days, my mother and I went near Odessa, to Gribovka. And that’s where I had a blast - I experienced all the entertainment that was available, from a water scooter to a parachute. Real extreme!
Italy, 2017 ITALY: AIR KISSES
Recently, my friend and I flew to Milan, where we rented a convertible and traveled along the Ligurian coast in it. We spent the most time in Portofino and Lerici. I remember a funny story that happened to me in Portofino. I asked people to take a photo of me, and they said: “Victoria, can I take a photo with you later?” And then I found my own! But in Lerici I didn’t meet any Ukrainians, which made me a little happy. ( Laughs.)
Italy, 2017 Sometimes, because of work, I get tired of excessive attention; on vacation I want to feel as little of it as possible. Therefore, I was pleased that in Lerici only men paid attention to me. ( Laughs.) Italians are very passionate and emotional. They shouted after me: “Bella!” - and sent air kisses. True, I’m not ready for such speed dating and always passed by.
Italy, 2017 I am very . I feel better there than at home. Probably, of all the warm countries, I spent the most time in Thailand. I like both the climate and the cuisine, because they have the most delicious seafood there. I once lived in Thailand for a whole month. I was there with a group of yogis and most of the time I spent more time training than relaxing. We woke up every day at six in the morning, although at home I would never do this of my own free will. In addition to yoga, we climbed mountains, scuba dived - so to speak, we tested our body and spirit.
Thailand After this vacation, I felt more energetic and stronger than after a regular beach vacation. It was a real reboot, and I looked at many things with different eyes. I did yoga for a long time, it really helped me control my emotions. After all, after concerts you are always stressed. The stage, the audience, the performance, the road – it’s not easy to come home and relax later. You are devastated, irritated, broken, because even from strong emotions you get tired. Yoga helped to bring oneself into a state of calm, balance and harmony.
Thailand, 2017 ZANZIBAR: INSIDE OUT
Became very important to me interesting experience. Despite the fact that I was staying in a good hotel, I was able to see real life poor country. It’s a pity for these people who, on the one hand, live in paradisiacal nature, and on the other, are deprived of the most basic benefits of civilization.
Africa, 2016 INDIA: FUTURE WEDDING
In India, my mother and I vacationed in Goa, far from local residents, so the country remained quite prosperous in my memory, although I understand that this is not so. I know about the ubiquitous garbage and very poor Indians.
India, 2014 But there I met rich people - in a nightclub I met a girl from Lvov who married a very wealthy Indian. By the way, her husband told me to come to India to celebrate my wedding, he will organize everything for top level. I will think about it. (Laughs.)
India, 2014 SPAIN: LIDL AND PRADО
I dream of visiting America. I think this will be my next trip. I love Spain. What kind of seafood is there! And in general, all the food: I was visiting friends and shopping at the supermarket myself. Before leaving, I wanted to take everything from the Lidl chain: cheeses, sausages, sauces... And how I liked shopping in Madrid! But, of course, it wasn’t just the shopping that impressed me. I really liked the Prado Museum – it’s simply dizzying with beauty!
FREEDOM SQUARE: PLACE OF POWER
My place of power is my native Kharkov. There are family and friends there. There are places that take me back to childhood, and childhood is the most pleasant and bright time. Main square Kharkov - Independence Square is the place where my wings probably grew.
Kharkiv I lived nearby, and my mother and I never missed a single performance by the artists. For me, these concerts on the square were always events: I stood and enjoyed the atmosphere, dreamed and absorbed these incomparable emotions. Now I feel them all the time at the concerts of the NEANGELA group.
2005
IN 2006
Yuri 
) and Slava (Olga Kuznetsova).
December 2006
In August 2008
In July 2009
↓Before the “non-Angels” group, Olga took part in the television competition “People’s Artist”, then, together with Andrei Skorin, with whom they studied at the Kiev National University of Culture and Arts, she participated in 2005 year in the reality show “Temptation Island”.
IN 2006
Yuri launches a production project - the group "non-Angels". Which included two girls: Victoria ( ) and Slava (Olga Kuznetsova).
The “NeAngels” blowing band immediately loudly announced itself with the song “You’re one of those.” Just two weeks after its release, the composition became a hit; Ukrainian listeners were amazed and intrigued by the strong, sexy, low voices of the group’s soloists.
December 2006 the group released its debut album “Number One”, which sold 50,000 copies, for which one of the Ukrainian recording companies awarded the “non-Angels” a “Golden Disc”.
In August 2008 In 2009, the “nonAngels” shot a video with the world-famous drag queen Dana International for the song “I need your love,” which provoked a lot of rumors that already surrounded the band.
In July 2009 In 2006, the new hit of the “non-Angels” “Little Red Riding Hood” was released, marking a new period in the group’s work. The subsequent song “Let Go” showed a completely new qualitative level of “non-Angels”. The composition occupied a leading position in the Ukrainian charts for a month.
In summer 2010 year, Slava took part in the 1+1 TV channel project “Superstar” in the “Masks” category in which famous artists, hiding their faces under masks, sang popular hits. According to the results audience voting, the lead singer of the non-Angels is recognized as the strongest vocalist among the stars.
in winter 2011
Vika and Slava paired with an actor 
took part in the popular music show “Zirka+Zirka” on “1+1”.
IN 2012 year, Slava and Victoria presented the songs “Your” and “Lilac”, as well as video works for them.
IN 2013 year, the group’s second album, entitled “Roman,” was released, as well as the first solo concert"non-Angels", for seven years of their existence.
July 16 2014 In 2009, Slava officially changed her real name to a stage name.
July 17th 2015 year, the premiere of the single “Heart” took place. The NeAngels are currently recording the album “Heart”, the presentation of which will take place on May 12 2016 -th in the Kiev Sports Palace at a show dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the group.
27th of June 2012 Olga Kuznetsova married Kyiv businessman Evgeniy, but their marriage lasted only one year.
July 16 2014 Olga got married for the second time. The singer's chosen one was plastic surgeon Edgar Kaminsky, whom she began dating at the beginning of 2014 of the year.
Popular Ukrainian group“NeAngels” is memorable not only for its rhythmic compositions, but also for its charismatic participants. Victoria Smeyukha and Slava Kaminskaya, the soloists of the group, were not afraid of anything on the way to fame: the girls not only said goodbye to their usual way of life, choosing in favor of constant rehearsals and concerts, but they were not afraid to give up their real names, choosing stage names. As Victoria and Slava admitted in an interview, now even friends and relatives call them by new names.
History of creation and composition
The producer of the sensational group was , who also worked with artists and. The NeAngely team was conceived as a pop team whose compositions are close and understandable to everyone. In order to reach a larger audience, it was decided to select the ensemble’s repertoire in Russian. According to rumors, “NeAngels” could become a trio, but later Nikitin decided to settle on the duet format.
The first member of this talented couple is Slava Kaminskaya. The girl's real name is Olga Kuznetsova. Before joining the “UnAngels” project, Olga managed to graduate from the Kiev University of Culture and Arts, take part in the TV shows “People’s Artist” and “Island of Temptations” and even achieved some success in acrobatics. Later, plasticity and flexibility were repeatedly useful to the artist in preparing dance numbers.
Victoria Smeyukha became Slava Kaminskaya's stage partner. Before participating in the group “NeAngels”, the girl had the name Ekaterina. She started singing since childhood and even managed to win fans, performing under the pseudonym Kaira. However, real fame came to the girl only with the beginning of the work of “NonAngels”.
Both singers are memorable not only for their vocal abilities, but also for their bright appearance. The very first songs of the group attracted the attention of music lovers to the girls, and filming for the cult film helped consolidate their success. men's magazine"Playboy" Candid photos The beauties further increased interest in the group’s music and gave Slava and Victoria new fans.
Music
The group's first compositions, released in 2006, instantly became hits. The words of the songs “You’re one of those people” and “Yura, I’m sorry” were sung by listeners from several countries. At the end of the same year, the girls already presented their debut album, called “Number One”. The album sold record copies, taking pride of place in various lists and hit lists of best-selling discs.
Song "Yura, forgive me" by the group "NeAngely"Two years later group“NeAngels” again conquered the airwaves of radio stations and television channels: the girls released a joint video with Dana International, a drag queen who conquered the popular Eurovision contest in 1998. This composition - “I Need Your Love” - stayed at the top of the charts for several months.
The song “I Need Your Love” by the group “NeAngely” and Dana InternationalIn parallel with work in the studio, the girls constantly performed: the group went on tour and home country, And nearest countries, meeting loyal fans everywhere. In 2009, Slava and Victoria delighted their army of fans with the track “Little Red Riding Hood,” and a year later the duo’s main hit was the song “Let Go.” Music lovers were eagerly awaiting the next album from their favorite band. True, fans had to be patient - the second album of “NonAngels” was released only in 2013.
Song “Let Go” by the group “NeAngely”This year in the band’s biography is marked not only by a new album, but also by participation in the Ukrainian qualifying round for the Eurovision 2013 contest. The composition, prepared specifically for the main European music show, was called “Courageous”. It is noteworthy that the author of this song was the well-known Swede Alexander Bard, familiar to listeners from the projects “Army of Lovers” and “Vacuum”. Unfortunately, Slava and Victoria never made it to Eurovision. She represented Ukraine that year.
The group "NeAngels" at the selection for the Eurovision Song ContestIn 2014, “NeAngels” presented two new compositions - “By the Cells” and “You Know”, and also recorded a video for the song “Bridges over the Dnieper” together with and, Irina Bilyk, the group and other popular artists. And at the beginning of next year, the band performed on tour as part of the “Roman” tour.
Song "Roman" by the group "NeAngely"2016 began for Slava and Victoria with a new attempt to conquer the Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately, this time too, luck did not smile on the “UnAngels” - the honor of representing Ukraine fell to the singer, who earned first place for the country.
Song "Points" by the group "NeAngels"In the same year, the group celebrated its 10th anniversary with large-scale concerts, and in the fall they pleased fans with a new song - the composition “Seryozha” and added another discography to their discography called “Heart”. Another hit of “NeAngelov” - the song “Points” - was released at the beginning of 2017, and immediately after the premiere the girls went on another tour of Ukraine.
"NonAngels" now
Now the girls continue to perform and delight fans with catchy compositions. In 2018, the artists presented new clip"SlavaVictoria", which is already breaking viewing records in in social networks and on YouTube.
Song “SlavaVictoria” by the group “NeAngely”Fans of the group "NeAngely" are eagerly awaiting news about the release of the group's new album, hoping that new album will appear by the end of the year. The girls themselves have not yet commented on such plans.
Music lovers can learn about news from the personal lives of Slava Kaminskaya and Victoria Smeyukha, details of concerts and performances from the girls’ Instagrams, as well as on the group’s fan pages on other social networks.
Discography
- 2006 - “Number One”
- 2013 - “Novel”
- 2016 - “Heart”
Clips
- 2006 - “You’re one of those people”
- 2006 - “Yura, I’m sorry”
- 2007 - "Boy"
- 2008 - “Shura-mury”
- 2009 - “Little Red Riding Hood”
- 2010 - “Let It Go”
- 2011 - “If only you were”
- 2012 - “Yours”
- 2013 - “Novel”
- 2015 - “Heart”
- 2018 - “SlavaVictoria”