Vitas Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Music

Vitas, full name is Vitaliy Vladasovich Grachev, is a renowned Russian-Ukrainian singer, songwriter, actor, and fashion designer, celebrated for his distinctive falsetto and eclectic musical style blending operatic pop, techno, dance, classical, jazz, and folk.

His viral hits like “Opera #2” and “The 7th Element” have earned him global recognition, particularly in Russia, Eastern Europe, and China.

Profile

• Full Name: Vitaliy Vladasovich Grachev
• Stage Name: Vitas
• Born: February 19, 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Daugavpils, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union
• Nationality: Russian-Ukrainian
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Fashion Designer
• Height: 5’10” (1.79 m)
• Parents: Lilia Mihailovna Gracheva, Vladas Arkadevich Grachev-Marantzman
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Svetlana Grankovskaya (M. 2006)
• Children: Alla Grachyova, Maksim Grachyov, Alisa Grachyova
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million to $20 million USD

Early Life and Education

Vitas, a distinguished singer, was born on February 19, 1979, in Daugavpils, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union, to Lilia Mihailovna Gracheva, a costume designer, and Vladas Arkadevich Grachev-Marantzman, a musician. His family relocated to Odessa, Ukraine, shortly after his birth, where he was raised in a musically inclined household with Russian, Lithuanian, and Jewish roots.

His paternal grandfather, Arkadiy Davydovich Marantzman, a World War II veteran and choir singer, taught him to play the accordion at age five. Vitas began composing songs as a child, writing “Rain in Tbilisi” at six and claiming to have written over a thousand by age twelve. He attended an art school in Odessa, participating in theatrical productions, and later studied at the Moscow State Institute of Culture after moving to Moscow in 1997, though specific details about his formal education are limited.

Career

Vitas debuted in December 2000 with his signature song “Opera #2,” which showcased his five-octave vocal range and unique “turkey call” falsetto, becoming a viral hit. His debut album, Philosophy of Miracle (2001), included “Opera #2” and “The 7th Element,” both gaining international fame in the 2010s due to their eccentric music videos. He became the youngest artist to perform a solo concert at the State Kremlin Palace in 2002, presenting his Philosophy of Miracle tour.

Vitas has released 16 albums, including Smile! (2002), The Songs of My Mother (2003), Mommy and Son (2011), and OPERA20 (2020), a 20th-anniversary EP with English, Russian, and Chinese songs. His 2006 performance at China Central Television’s Year of Russia in China event marked his rise in Asia, earning him the nickname “prince of the dolphin tones.” He has collaborated with artists like Demis Roussos, Lucio Dalla, and Timmy Trumpet (“The King”).

Vitas starred in the TV series Beloved Scoundrel (2000s), the comedy Crazy Day, and Chinese films like Mulan (2009) as Gude and The Founding of a Party (2011) as Grigori Voitinsky. He designs his stage costumes and performs with his backing band, DIVA. Since 2022, he has focused on family, pausing public performances.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @vitasworld
• Facebook Handle: @vitas.official
• Twitter Handle: @vitas_official
• YouTube Channel: Vitas

Personal Life

Vitas, a 46-year-old Pisces, is married to Svetlana Grankovskaya, whom he met in 1999 at an Odessa nightclub and married in 2006 in a private ceremony. They have three children: Alla (born 2008), Maksim (born 2014), and Alisa (born 2021). Based in Russia, Vitas is a dual Russian-Ukrainian citizen. He was private early in his career, rarely giving interviews until 2012, when he appeared on Let Them Talk and Everybody Is At Home, addressing a false paternity claim.

He faced legal issues, including a 2003 arms trafficking case (closed due to repentance), a 2007 DUI conviction, and a 2013 incident involving a cyclist and police altercation. Vitas abstains from alcohol to protect his voice, prefers warm beverages, and enjoys Chinese culture, frequently visiting China. His hobbies include fashion design and spending time with his family.

Discography:

• Philosophy of Miracle (2001) – Includes “Opera #2,” “The 7th Element”
• Smile! (2002) – Includes “Smile!”
• The Songs of My Mother (2003)
• Kiss As Long As Eternity (2004)
• Return Home, Part 1 & 2 (2006–2007)
• XX-th Century HITS (2008)
• Mommy and Son (2011) – Includes “Mommy and Son”
• Only You: My Love Story, Part 1 & 2 (2012–2013)
• OPERA20 (2020) – Includes collaboration with Elvis Wang
• Other albums: Mother (2003), Light of a New Day (2009), Grand Collection (2010), Masterpieces of Three Centuries (2010), Romances (2011), I’ll Give You the World (2013)

Filmography:

• Beloved Scoundrel (2000s) – Pop Singer
• Crazy Day (2000s) – Actor (Comedy)
• Mulan (2009) – Gude
• The Founding of a Party (2011) – Grigori Voitinsky
• One Night to Be Star (year unspecified) – Lead with Huang Shengyi
• Petrov’s Flu (2021) – Soundtrack Contribution

Net Worth

Vitas‘s estimated net worth ranges from $5 million to $20 million USD. His income derives from album sales, global tours, acting roles, and fashion design.