The international dance track Stereo Love featured the vocals of Victoria Corneva, known professionally as Vika Jigulina, catapulting her into the global music spotlight in 2009. A musician, composer, and disc jockey, she has balanced a multifaceted career across radio broadcasting, music production, and voice acting while navigating the complexities of an evolving digital recording industry.
Early Life and Relocation
Born Victoria Corneva on February 18, 1986, in Cahul, located in the satul Gotești, she began her life within the Moldavian SSR of the Soviet Union. Her heritage is split between Russian and Bulgarian roots. By the year 2000, she relocated to Timișoara, Romania, to pursue her education. During this formative period, she secured work in several local clubs, which served as the foundation for her technical development in electronic music styles, including deep house and electro house.
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After moving to Bucharest, her profile expanded significantly through a series of weekly radio shows. These broadcasts provided the nationwide exposure necessary to transition into professional production and DJ work. She holds positions as a disc jockey for both Radio 21 Romania and Vibe FM. Her collaborative portfolio includes mixing sessions alongside artists such as ATB, Tomcraft, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso. She gained widespread recognition as the primary vocalist for the hit song Stereo Love, produced by Edward Maya.
Professional Diversification
Jigulina obtained official Romanian citizenship in 2010. She continued to diversify her professional output, releasing her debut solo single, Memories, on September 29, 2012. Beyond her studio output, she has engaged in various media projects, including appearing on the cover of the Romanian edition of Playboy in March 2012. In 2020, she expanded into voice acting, providing the dubbed voice for the character Althea in the American animated film Onward.
Fast facts
- Born: February 18, 1986
- Place of birth: Cahul, satul Gotești
- Citizenship: Moldova, Romania, Soviet Union
- Primary occupations: Composer, disc jockey, singer
- Radio affiliations: Radio 21 Romania, Vibe FM
- Breakthrough year: 2009
- Voice acting role: Althea in Onward
- Solo single release: September 29, 2012
Questions readers ask
What is Vika Jigulina's primary musical background?
She is a producer, singer, and DJ specializing in electronic music, deep house, and electro house, utilizing voice, guitar, and piano.
Is Vika Jigulina still active in the music industry?
Yes, she continues to perform and record, with a career that remains ongoing.
Achievements
- Instruments: voice, guitar and piano
- Genres: electronic music, deep house and electro house
