The 2011 Eurovision Song Contest participant representing the Russian Federation finished in sixteenth place with the song Get You, composed by Nadir Khayat. Beyond his musical endeavors, he operates under the international professional alias Alex Sparrow and maintains a diverse career across television, film, and live performance industries in both English and Russian languages.
Early Development and Music
Born in 1988 in Tula, Soviet Union, he initially pursued athletic training as a youth football player before shifting his focus to musical instruction. He attended a local college to study the accordion and later entered the vocal department. During this period, he performed as the lead singer for the folklore ensemble Delight. His public profile grew in 2005 when he earned a gold medal at the Delphic Games IV and competed on the Russian version of The X Factor at age 17. By 2006, he secured a contract with Universal Music Russia and performed at the Youth Eight event in St Petersburg.
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He began his screen acting career in 2006 with a role in Alice's Dream, later training at the Moscow Art Theater School. His television presence expanded through participation in reality series such as Cruel Intentions and Ice and Fire, where he partnered with Tatiana Navka. His filmography includes varied international appearances, ranging from the 2015 production The Vatican Tapes to the 2020 Netflix series Space Force, where he portrayed Yuri Bobby Telatovich. His screen work also encompasses credits in NCIS, the film Ballerina, and as a presenter for Intervision 2025.
Health Recovery and Personal History
In early 2013, he sustained severe injuries during a car accident in Los Angeles, which resulted in brain trauma and temporary facial paralysis. Following an intensive recovery period, he returned to creative work by writing and arranging his own material. This led to the Friend project, a collaboration with actor Sergei Romanovich. He maintains various occupations including film producer, stunt performer, and multi-instrumentalist. In April 2025, he entered into marriage with Aida Garifullina.
Fast facts
- Born: 1988, Tula, Soviet Union
- International Alias: Alex Sparrow
- Eurovision Participation: 2011
- Notable Film Work: The Big Trip
- Languages: English, Russian
- Marriage: Aida Garifullina, April 2025
- Notable TV Series: Space Force
Questions readers ask
What name does Alexey Vorobyov use internationally?
For international projects, he is credited as Alex Sparrow.
Did Alexey Vorobyov represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest?
Yes, he represented Russia in 2011 with the song Get You, finishing 16th overall.
Achievements
- Notable work: The Big Trip
- Worked as singer, actor and composer
