The artist will challenge the designer, a dentist, a football player and breeder dogs. “StarHit” gathered among representatives of the contestants of the most unusual professions for people from the world of music.

Armenia

Iveta Mukuchyan studied fashion design in Germany. She left the German Academy of design to get a musical education at the Conservatory in Yerevan. “I returned home on the advice of my mother,” says Iveta. – And don’t regret it. In Germany I lacked warmth and openness characteristic of the Armenians.” Regardless of the outcome of “Eurovision” Iveta plans to continue to make a career of the singer in Armenia under the pseudonym IVA La Diva. But the competition goes under his own name.

“I haven’t earned the right to be called a Diva,” jokes the singer. Despite his busy schedule, every spring and fall she goes to Germany to take part in fashion shows as a model and to help his sister, which creates a collection of handmade accessories. “The day will come when I will be back to design,” says Iveta. – But while I have other goals: for example, to raise the standard of pop music in Armenia. And, of course, find love. In Germany I dated a guy from the Armenian Diaspora, but he was a terrible traditionalist and didn’t want his girl was on the stage”.

Ireland

At home Nicky Byrne is better known as a member of the boy бэндаWestlife, showman, successfully married to the daughter of the former Prime Minister. But he also had a career on the football field – two years playing for the youth team of Leeds United”. His contract is over, and managers stated that the guy will not become a world-class footballer. Nikki had to find a new occupation. “I took the example of the father who passionately loved two things – football and music,” says Byrne. He tried to get to Eurovision last year, but was forced to settle for the honor to announce the voting results.

“Even then, the Sunlight song, which I was playing ran through my head,” admits the singer. For sure Nicky Byrne will take on the unusual mascot contest. “When in 2009 we buried my dad, I took a pebble from his grave and carry it in your pocket,” he says. – Hope dad is looking down on me and proud of me.”

France

In 2014, the Frenchman Israeli-born Amir Haddad took third place in the show “the Voice.” Some publications for the sake of intrigue suggested that it was all planned from the very beginning, one of the mentors – singer Jennifer. According to legend, before the competition she went to treat teeth and right in the armchair fell in love with the handsome dentist. After learning that Amir can sing, Jennifer allegedly dragged the “beloved” through the entire competition, from the qualifying round to the finals. In fact, in that moment Amir was preparing for the wedding with my girlfriend Lital, whom he married two months after the finals. And other women he didn’t care. The only true fact of this story is that the guy is a certified dentist.

“Music has always been the meaning of life,” he says. – But my parents wanted me to have a real profession, so I went to medical school. On the day of delivery of diplomas I told them that now they are going for diversity to do what I wonder.” Amir argues that success in “the Voice” took him by surprise: “I wouldn’t dream of it. Just wanted to sing. I swear I would be happy if I could earn money by singing at Jewish weddings, bar mitzvahs and funerals”.

Romania

If you are wondering why stage costume, Ovidiu Anton is similar to the protective equipment of the trainer with the dog Park, it’s easy to explain. Such clothing is commonplace for him, because in his spare time, creativity Ovidiu is breeding guard and fighting dogs. Staffordshire Terriers and Dobermans kennel from his travels around the world and take the first places at shows.

“If a person loves music and dogs, what to choose,” says Ovidiu, who qualified for the competition at the fifth attempt. – In both the classroom important sincerity and patience. Can’t say I was a fan of Eurovision, until not filed the first application. But after the defeat became obsessed with this contest. I am by nature a fighter can withstand a lot of punches, I thing − not even to win, and know that I did not give up”. Musical career and dog business Ovidiu does not leave time for personal life. Even to be alone for him a luxury. “There’s always someone making noise, rattles, growls and barks. If you only knew how much I love silence,” admits the singer.