Dima Bilan Biography: Age, Net Worth, Eurovision, Songs, Albums, Relationship, Height, Parents

Viktor Nikolayevich Belan, commonly known as Dima Bilan, is a Russian singer, songwriter, and actor celebrated for his dynamic vocal range and captivating stage presence.

Rising to international fame as Russia’s first Eurovision Song Contest winner in 2008 with the song “Believe,” he also secured second place in 2006 with “Never Let You Go.”

Known as “Russia’s Iglesias” for his resemblance to Enrique Iglesias, Bilan has released multiple chart-topping albums and starred in Russian films and TV series, solidifying his status as one of Russia’s most prominent pop artists.

Profile

• Full Name: Viktor Nikolayevich Belan
• Stage Name: Dima Bilan
• Born: December 24, 1981
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Ust-Dzheguta, Karachay-Cherkessia, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
• Nationality: Russian
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Actor
• Height: 1.82 m
• Parents: Nikolai Mikhailovich Belan, Nina Dmitriyevna Belan
• Siblings: Yelena Belan-Zimina, Anna Belan
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

Viktor Nikolayevich Belan was born on December 24, 1981, in Ust-Dzheguta, Karachay-Cherkessia, then part of the Soviet Union. His father, Nikolai Mikhailovich Belan, an engineer from Kabardino-Balkaria, and his mother, Nina Dmitriyevna Belan, a social worker from Tatarstan, raised him alongside his older sister, Yelena, and younger sister, Anna.

At age one, the family moved to Naberezhnye Chelny, Tatarstan, and later to Maysky, Kabardino-Balkaria, at six. Showing early musical talent, Bilan played the bayan and sang in school choirs.

He studied classical vocals at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music in Moscow, graduating in 2003, and later earned an acting degree from the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS). His ethnicity is a mix of Tatar, Karachay, and Russian, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Dima Bilan began his career in 1998, traveling to Moscow to compete in the Chunga-Changa children’s music festival, earning a diploma from Iosif Kobzon. Adopting the stage name Dima Bilan, inspired by his grandfather, he released his first music video, “Osen'” (Autumn), in 2000.

His breakthrough came in 2002, placing fourth at the New Wave festival in Latvia. Under producer Yuri Aizenshpis, he released his debut album, Ya Nochnoy Hooligan (I’m a Night Hooligan), in 2003, followed by Na Beregu Neba (On the Shore of the Sky) in 2004, which featured collaborations with songwriter Diane Warren.

Bilan’s international profile soared when he represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 with “Never Let You Go,” finishing second with 248 points. He returned in 2008 with “Believe,” co-written with Jim Beanz and featuring Evgeni Plushenko and Edvin Marton, winning with 272 points—Russia’s first Eurovision victory.

His English-language album Believe (2009), recorded with producers like Timbaland and Ryan Tedder, aimed for Western markets but found stronger success in Russia. He also competed in Russia’s 2012 Eurovision selection with t.A.T.u.’s Yulia Volkova, placing second with “Back to Her Future.”

Bilan remains a dominant force in Russian pop, releasing albums like Mechtatel (Dreamer, 2011) and Egoist (2017), and mentoring on The Voice Russia and The Voice Kids. His cinematic music videos, such as “Molniya” and “Derzhi,” have topped Russian charts.

Despite controversies, including sanctions from Ukraine and Canada in 2023 for supporting Russia’s actions in Ukraine, he continues to perform, marking his 20-year career with a 2018 Moscow concert. Bilan’s acting credits include roles in Not Born Beautiful and Theatre of the Absurd, enhancing his multifaceted career.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bilanofficial
• Facebook Handle: Dima Bilan
• Twitter Handle: @BilanOfficial

Personal Life

Dima Bilan has never married and has no children. He was in a relationship with Russian model Elena Kuletskaya from 2006 to 2010, meeting her in Paris through his producer, Yana Rudkovskaya. The couple, often seen at celebrity events, parted amicably.

Discography

• Ya Nochnoy Hooligan (I’m a Night Hooligan, 2003)
• Na Beregu Neba (On the Shore of the Sky, 2004)
• Vremya-Reka (Time Is a River, 2006)
• Protiv Pravil (Against the Rules, 2008)
• Believe (2009)
• Mechtatel (Dreamer, 2011)
• Dotyanis (Reach, 2013)
• Ne Molchi (Don’t Be Silent, 2015)
• Egoist (2017)
• Perezimuem (We’ll Survive the Winter, 2020)

Net Worth

Dima Bilan has an estimated net worth of around $8 million USD. His wealth primarily comes from his music career, including album sales, concert tours, and Eurovision success, with albums like Vremya-Reka selling over 2 million copies. Additional income stems from acting roles, television appearances as a coach on The Voice, and endorsements.