Celebrities Who Openly Support Azerbaijan

Several celebrities have shown support for Azerbaijan, including acclaimed singer Roya, Eurovision winner Eldar Gasimov, and famous stylist Anar Aghakishiyev, who have all posted in support of Pride Month on social media. Other celebrity ambassadors for the country include singers Tunzala Aghayeva, Miri Yusif, Nigar Jamal, and comedians Bahram Baghirzade, Rafael, and Joshqun.

Eurovision winner Eldar Gasimov

Eldar "Ell" Parviz oglu Gasimov is an Azerbaijani singer who rose to fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011. Eldar represented Azerbaijan in the competition alongside Nigar Jamal, performing under the pseudonym 'Ell & Nikki'. Their song, 'Running Scared', won the competition with 221 points, making them the first male-female duo to win the title since 1963.

Eldar Gasimov was born on 4 June 1989 and began singing at a very young age. Between 2001 and 2005, he received professional training in music and learned to play the piano. He graduated from Baku Slavic University with a double major in international relations and regional geography and has been a graduate student of international relations at the same university since 2010. Eldar speaks Russian and German fluently and is proficient in English.

Following his Eurovision win, Eldar and Nigar travelled to several countries to perform their winning entry. In Azerbaijan, 15,000 postage stamps were printed in dedication to their victory. In 2012, Eldar co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, Azerbaijan, alongside Leyla Aliyeva and Nargiz Birk-Petersen. He also released his first post-Eurovision song, 'Birlikda nahayat' ('At Last Together'), in the same year. Eldar has since gone on to release several other songs, including 'I'm Free', which featured famous Azerbaijani DJ and producer, ALIGEE.

Eldar Gasimov is the great-grandson of Azerbaijani actor couple Honoured Artist of Azerbaijan Abbas Mirza Sharifzadeh and People's Artist of the USSR Marziyya Davudova. He is also the grandson of People's Artist of Azerbaijan actress Firangiz Sharifova.

Famous stylist Anar Aghakishiyev

Aghakishiyev has worked with leading stars in Azerbaijan and established himself by creating his own unique style. In 2011, he worked with Safo Nijaradze, a singer representing Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest. Aghakishiyev has won numerous competitions and awards for his work, including several diplomas.

In 2019, Aghakishiyev showed his support for the LGBTQIA+ community by posting a photo on social media wearing a rainbow hoodie. He included a caption expressing his desire for everyone's life to be as colorful as the rainbow, and he surprised his followers with this brave statement.

Anar Aghakishiyev is a talented and successful stylist who has made a name for himself in the industry. He has not only worked with famous singers from Azerbaijan but has also received recognition through awards and competitions. Additionally, he has used his platform to support important causes, such as LGBTQIA+ rights, by sharing powerful messages on social media.

Singer Roya

Roya, born Royala Yagub qizi Najafova, is an Azerbaijani pop singer from Baku. She is also known as Röya Aykhan or simply Röya. Roya began her singing career as a member of the W-Trio girl band in 1999, alongside Elnara Khalilova and Natavan Habibi. In 2003, Roya decided to leave the band and pursue a solo career. Her debut single, "Bilersenmi?", was released in September 2003, and her debut album, "Söyle", was released in May 2004. Since then, Roya has become one of the most popular stars in Azerbaijan, with a dedicated fan base of young Azerbaijanis. She has released multiple albums and singles, including "Yolun Açık Olsun", "Sene Ehtiyacim Var", and "Hərə Öz Sevdiyini Çağırsın".

In addition to her music career, Roya has a personal life that her fans are interested in. She was married to Anar Jalilov from 2008 to 2014, and they have a son born in 2009. Roya's liberal artistic style and dedication to her craft have made her a prominent figure in the Azerbaijani music industry.

Singer Tunzala Aghayeva

Tunzala Aghayeva is a singer-songwriter and actress from Azerbaijan. She is known for her songs "Aganatiq 2", "Aganatiq", and "Shusha Vozvrashchaetsya Domoi". Aghayeva is also a People's Artist of the Azerbaijan Republic.

In 2020, Aghayeva recorded a video for a new song in a warehouse on the outskirts of Baku, Azerbaijan's capital. The song was a motivational ode to the Azerbaijani soldier, set against the backdrop of the armed conflict in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Aghayeva has stated that she believes the "best type of music is the one which calls for peace and friendship". However, she also recognises the power of music to fuel nationalist passions and has used her platform to show support for the Azerbaijani army and their cause.

In addition to her music career, Aghayeva has also appeared as a guest singer in several films, including "Shusha Vozvrashchaetsya Domoi", "Bu Sheherde - Delikhana", and "Bu Sheherde - Gadinlar".

Singer Miri Yusif

Singer, songwriter, and director Miri Yusif is an Azerbaijani artist with a unique charisma and powerful energy. Yusif first emerged as a hip-hop artist and was part of the group Dayirman, which released its debut album, Qurd, in 2001. In the 2010s, despite the commercial dominance of hip-hop, Yusif found success with his reggae and soul fusion album "Karma", which peaked at number 1 in the Azerbaijani Albums Chart in 2010. In 2014, Yusif played one of the main roles in the popular film "Half of the World" (Yarım Dünya).

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