Elektra Goncharova
- Actress
A multi-talented artist. Born in the former Soviet
Union, on the Day of the Revolution, at exact the same time when the
fireworks started. Is of Georgian, Kazakh, Tatar, Belarusian
origins. Fluent in many languages, trained in many styles of dance, music and
art since an early age. Has a love for science and everything
technical. Loved building sets from an early age. Was forced to take
acting classes in childhood and teenage years - for her transformations
drove everyone mad.
At the age of 5 a tragedy left her back damaged and she was told to
become paralyzed before the age of 10. Had to give up her dream of
becoming a ballet dancer, even though her talent was already
recognized.
Took singing classes with famous and highly respected vocal coach
Setske Mostaert, after convincing her to give her an
audition.
Released records, that were all recorded, arranged and produced by her
as well. Her debut album"Helios Selene" received a lot of attention in
the press despite the fact that it was an Indie release with basically
no promotion at all.
Danced Flamenco in front of Dutch Royal Family at one of most
prestigious concert halls of the Netherlands - live for prime time
television.
Was asked to perform forbidden Indonesian songs (the first time in 50
years) at the night of revealing Tan Malaka's murderer - her
performance was mentioned in Indonesian media, that said that she
"caught the exact spirit of those times in her performance, leaving
them feeling as if they went back in time."
Hopes to live every 3 years in another culture, make more records,
portray challenging dramatic female roles in quality films (and hence
live many lives in one!), do voice-overs for children's cartoons, write
books, go on inspiring other women to become authentic in their power,
continue to dance, photograph and start painting again.
And simply be happy with who she is and what she is doing...
