Marina Gennadievna Verenikina
Birthday: Oct 3
Hometown: Moscow, Russia
Current residence: Los Angeles, USA
Life story
Press/Reviews
Charity work
NOTE FROM MARINA: Hello and thank you so much for being here!!!!
I have been singing and writing songs my whole life, and I feel very blessed
to be doing what I love.
Thank you to every one of you for your love and support. You are amazing!!
Hugs, and see you at shows! Marina :)
OFFICIAL BIO
Russian-born singer/songwriter Marina V is a young and
charismatic pop artist with an incredible life story and a “hauntingly
beautiful” sound (L.A. Times).
Marina's music is "melodic
and passionate" (The Washington Post), which, combined with her "voice
of an angel" (The Prague Post) and her rich cultural background, makes this artist truly special.
“If the Beatles and Tori Amos had a child raised
in Russia by
Tchaikovsky, that would be me,” muses the piano-playing chanteuse,
describing her musical influences.
Now a true California girl, the red-headed songstress
grew up in Moscow, blessed with a beautiful voice & long last name
(Verenikina.)
Raised by a communist nuclear physicist father & a psychologist mother during
the difficult times of the Soviet Union collapse, Marina attended a school of
music every evening after regular school, and has written songs since early
childhood.
When Marina turned 15, she won a prestigious scholarship and came to America,
by herself. Somewhere between visa issues, crazy odd jobs, missing her family,
playing ice hockey and attending University in Illinois, Marina began pursuing
her musical dreams by touring and self-releasing her music, and, upon
graduating from college, moved to Los Angeles.
Since then, Marina has blossomed into an international voice,
relentlessly touring & performing at venues such as Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre,
the American Embassy in Moscow, and clubs from Paris to Sydney.
She's written theme
songs for films like "Fallen Idol" (narrated by Elliot Gould)
and "Truth About Kerry" (best original screenplay at The LA Film Festival)
and has had her songs on TV (NBC's Days of Our Lives, CBS's
The Good Wife, etc), games and ads.
Marina has just completed her new album, MY STAR, sponsored entirely by her fans (having raised almost $30,000
from devoted listeners via marinav.com) and produced by the renowned producer,
Guy Erez (Gipsy Kings,
Ryan Cabrera etc).
From catchy pop hit
sounds of "You Make Me Beautiful" to a
surprise cover of Guns 'n Roses smash "Don't Cry", the 10-song album
features celebrity guests from bands KISS and Collective Soul,
and includes a stunning a cappella performance of a Russian traditional song,
Tonkaya Ryabina.
Supported by her loyal fans,
Marina is
getting more and more recognition each day. The environmentally-conscious
self-described cultural ambassador is always on tour, connecting with her fans
and inspiring people with her amazing music, unusual story & beautiful spirit.
Please visit
www.MarinaV.com for latest news!
Endorsements:
YAMAHA pianos, SENNHEISER microphones,
TC Electronics Harmony-M pedal, as well as a special artist deal with
Guitar Center Stores.
