Lolita Milyavskaya Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Daughter, Height, Controversies

Lolita Milyavskaya whose Full name is Ludmila Markovna Gorelik, is a Russian-Ukrainian singer, actress, TV host, and film director, known for her bold, charismatic persona and provocative performances.

Rising to fame with the Cabaret-Duet Academy alongside Alexander Tsekalo, she transitioned to a successful solo career with hits like “Flowers” and “On the Titanic.” Her outspoken nature and support for controversial political stances, including Russia’s annexation of Crimea, have made her a polarizing figure.

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• Full Name: Ludmila Markovna Gorelik
• Stage Name: Lolita Milyavskaya
• Born: November 14, 1963
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Mukachevo, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
• Nationality: Russian, Ukrainian, Israeli
• Occupation: Singer, Actress, TV Host, Film Director
• Height: 5’8″ (1.73 m)
• Parents: Mark Lvovich Gorelik, Alla Dmitrievna Nikiforova
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Dmitriy Ivanov (m. 2010–2019), Aleksandr Zarubin (m. 2004–2009), Alexander Tsekalo (m. 1988–1999), Vitaliy Milyavskiy (m. 1987), Aleksandr Belyayev (m. 1985–1986)
• Children: Eva Tsekalo
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth:$3 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Lolita Milyavskaya was born on November 14, 1963, in Mukachevo, Ukrainian SSR, to Mark Lvovich Gorelik, an actor and stage director, and Alla Dmitrievna Nikiforova, a jazz singer who graduated from Lviv Music College.

Lolita attended secondary school in Lviv but faced challenges due to her parents’ absence. In 1981, she enrolled in the directing department of the Tambov branch of the Moscow State Institute of Culture, graduating in 1985.

During her studies, she met and married fellow student Alexander Belyayev. After graduation, she moved to Odessa to pursue acting, marking the start of her professional career.

Career

Lolita’s career began in 1985 at the Odessa Philharmonic, where her performances as a vocalist and actress captivated audiences.

In 1987, she and Alexander Tsekalo formed the pop group Cabaret-Duet Academy, blending cabaret and pop styles. The duo released several albums, including Academy (1991) and Little Coup (1992), and gained fame hosting TV shows like Morning Mail (1995) and Good Morning, Country! (1997) on ORT and RTR. Their concerts toured the CIS, Europe, and the U.S.

After her 1999 divorce from Tsekalo, Lolita launched her solo career with the 2000 single “Flowers” and album Tsvetochki, selling 50,000 copies. Her 2003 concert Show Divorced Woman drew 300,000 attendees, and albums like Neformat (2007) and Orientation North (2007) solidified her solo success, with the latter’s title track topping charts.

She released hits like “On the Titanic” (2016) and “It Tickles” (2021), the latter with a video directed by Andrey Osadchuk.

Lolita starred as Matrona “Mama” Morton in the 2002 Russian production of Chicago and appeared in films like Vechera na khutore bliz Dikanki (2001) and Popsa (2005). She hosted Superstar 2008 and appeared on The Masked Singer Russia (2021, as Pineapple).

In 2023, she attended the controversial “Almost Naked Party” in Moscow, drawing public criticism. Her 2015 Crimea performance led to a 2017–2020 Ukraine entry ban and 2023 sanctions for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, limiting her international presence.

In 2025, she continues performing in Russia, with recent shows noted on her Instagram (@lolitamilyavskaya).

Awards and Nominations

• 1998: Ovation Award – Multidirectional Artist
• 2007: Golden Gramophone Award – “Orientation North”
• 2008: TEFI Award – Contribution to Russian Television
• 2023: Top Hit Music Awards Russia – Internet Collaboration of the Year (“Different,” with Costa Lacosta)
• Other: Multiple Song of the Year performances; recognized in Forbes Russia’s 2013 list of 20 richest Russian musicians.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @lolitamilyavskaya
• Facebook Handle: @LolitaMilyavskayaOfficial
• YouTube Channel: Lolita Milyavskaya
• TikTok Handle: @lolitamilyavskaya

Personal Life

Lolita Milyavskaya, a 61-year-old Scorpio, is single following her 2019 divorce from Dmitriy Ivanov, a tennis coach.

Her previous marriages include Aleksandr Zarubin (2004–2009), Alexander Tsekalo (1988–1999), Vitaliy Milyavskiy (1987, a sham marriage for Moscow housing), and Aleksandr Belyayev (1985–1986). She has a daughter, Eva Tsekalo (born 1998), from her marriage to Tsekalo, who lives with Lolita’s mother in Kyiv.

Lolita holds Russian, Ukrainian, and Israeli citizenship and is of Jewish-Ukrainian descent, likely following secular or Russian Orthodox practices. Based in Moscow, she has faced health challenges, including weight fluctuations and stress from public scrutiny.

Discography

• Academy (1991)
• Little Coup (1992)
• Nochnoy Kapriz (1994)

Solo:

• Tsvetochki (2001) – Includes “Flowers”
• Show Divorced Woman (2003)
• Neformat (2007)
• Orientation North (2007) – Includes “Orientation North”
• Fetish (2011)
• Anatomiya (2014)
• Notable Singles: “On the Titanic” (2016), “It Tickles” (2021), “Different” (with Costa Lacosta, 2023)

Filmography:

• Vechera na khutore bliz Dikanki (2001) – Actress
• Popsa (2005) – Actress
• Bezumnyy den ili zhenitba Figaro (2003) – Actress
• Skazki Pushkina. Dlya vzroslykh (2021) – Actress
• Chumovoy Novyy god! (2020) – Actress
• Better to the Planetarium (2021) – Key Role (short film)
• Chicago (2002) – Matrona “Mama” Morton (musical theater)

Net Worth

Lolita Milyavskaya’s estimated net worth is $3 million to $5 million USD. Her income derives from album sales (e.g., Tsvetochki sold 50,000 copies, Show Divorced Woman sold 300,000), concert tours, TV hosting, and acting roles.

Forbes Russia listed her among the top 20 richest Russian musicians in 2013.