Karolina Myroslavivna Kuiek, known as Ani Lorak, was born on 27 September 1978 in Kitsman, Ukrainian SSR. She is a Ukrainian pop singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and former UN Goodwill Ambassador.
Ani Lorak received the title People's Artist of Ukraine and was recognized as one of the most powerful and influential women in the country. She reported the highest income among Ukrainian singers in 2014. In 2008, she represented Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Shady Lady," finishing in second place behind Russia's Dima Bilan.
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