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Childhood and family
In 1973, a fateful meeting between Zhanna Friske’s future parents took place: Vladimir Friske, an employee of the Moscow House of Arts, encountered Olga Kopylova, a smiling and energetic Cossack woman from the Urals, on one of the capital’s streets. Four months after they met, stamps appeared in their passports indicating the beginning of family life. The happy groom took the bride's surname and became Vladimir Kopylov.
A year later, the couple stunned their relatives with good news: Olga Kopylova became pregnant. On July 8, 1974, royal twins were born. A boy and a girl were born in the seventh month of pregnancy; Zhanna's brother was diagnosed with a congenital intestinal pathology - he was unable to survive.
Vladimir was strict with his eldest daughter and did not allow her to waste time: Zhanna studied ballet, sports dancing, rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatics, and participated in school plays.
In 1986, the Friske-Kopylov family expanded - their second daughter Natasha was born. Despite the 12-year age difference, the sisters became true friends. The younger Kopylova also showed herself to be a creative person: she took up singing and dancing.
In her senior year, her father took Zhanna to an audition for Mosfilm. The tests were unsuccessful, but Vladimir still pushed his daughter into filming commercials about vacuum cleaners and sports equipment.
In 1991, Zhanna graduated from school No. 406 in Perovo and entered the Moscow Humanitarian Institute, preferring the Faculty of Journalism. Three years later, the girl left the university without receiving the coveted crust. In search of income, she got a job as a secretary in a construction company, and then became a teacher of plastic arts and choreography.
"Brilliant"
In 1996, Zhanna Kopylova met producer Andrei Gromov, who at that moment was working on the girl’s pop project “Brilliant”. At that time, the group included Olga Orlova, Polina Iodis and Varvara Koroleva. Andrei knew that Zhanna was a professional dancer, and invited the girl to serve as a choreography consultant.
That same year, “Brilliant” released their first solo album, “There, Only There,” and were ready to go on a tour of Russia, but before the start of the tour, Varvara announced that she was leaving the group for the sake of family happiness. She was replaced by soloist Irina Lukyanova, and in May 1997 Grozny proposed introducing a fourth “spangle” into the lineup - Zhanna.
The girl needed a pseudonym; as her stage name, Zhanna took her father’s sonorous and fairly well-known surname. Despite this step, at first Vladimir was upset by the career choice of his eldest daughter, but when it became clear that the fiery quartet was just right for Russian stage, replaced anger with mercy.
Brilliant - “And I kept flying”
Together with Zhanna Friske, “Brilliant” recorded four albums: the album “Simply Dreams” in 1998, two years later – the album “About Love”. It was followed by “For Four Seas” and “Orange Paradise”, which, in fact, was a collection of covers of popular Soviet songs. During the recording of “Orange Paradise”, no one remained from the original composition of “Brilliant”: Ksenia Novikova, Anna Semenovich and Yulia Kovalchuk now sang along with Zhanna.
The album became Zhanna’s final project as part of “Brilliant”. The reason for leaving was prosaic - the girl realized that she had “outgrown” the girl band period and decided to devote time to a solo career.
Solo career
In October 2005, Zhanna's debut solo album was released, recorded with the participation of Andrei Grozny and Sergei Kharuta. The record was modestly called “Zhanna” and consisted of 9 original songs and four remixes. The compositions “La-la-la”, “Somewhere in the Summer” and “Flying into the Dark”, which were actively rotated on radio and music channels, reached the top of the charts. In 2006, in collaboration with Andrei Gubin, a re-release of the album was released, supplemented by three video clips and a couple of new remixes.Zhanna Friske - I was
The album remained Zhanna’s only solo album, but there was no talk of ending her singing career: Friske released 17 singles in collaboration with major Russian pop stars: the hit track “Malinki” with the guys from “Disco Accident”, “Western” with Tanya Tereshina, “You’re near” together with Dzhigan, “Snow is falling quietly” with Dmitry Malikov. The last single, “Love Wanted,” was released in 2015, shortly before the singer’s death.
Film and television
In 2003, shortly before leaving Brilliant, Friske took part in the fourth season of the reality show The Last Hero. Having spent several months on a desert island somewhere in South America, the girl steadfastly withstood all the difficulties of wild life, although there were many dangerous episodes, for example, once Nikolai Drozdov accidentally poisoned the show participants with poisonous frogs caught by DeCl, assuring his teammates that with the skin removed amphibians will be quite edible. In addition, Zhanna was allergic to exotic plants. Friske reached the final, but lost the title of winner to Yana Volkova. Returning to Moscow, rested and inspired by the new experience, the girl terminated the contract with the group and began working on material for a solo album.
In 2004, Timur Bekmambetov’s blockbuster “Night Watch” was released, based on the novel of the same name by Sergei Lukyanenko. Although Zhanna’s heroine’s name was Alisa Donnikova, it was implied that the freedom-loving and intelligent witch-singer was Friske herself. In the epic film, the girl demonstrated the insidious side of her character: while Konstantin Khabensky was trying to lift the curse from the heroine Maria Poroshina, Zhanna convinced the young “other” Yegor to take the dark side.
Friske did not stop at her successful acting debut in “Night Watch”: in 2005, a continuation of the saga about the confrontation between the Light and the Dark was released. This time Bekmambetov gave Zhanna’s heroine more screen time, forcing the girl to make a choice between the dark lord Zabulon, the character of Viktor Verzhbitsky, and the young vampire Kostya, the hero of Alexei Chadov. The role brought her an MTV award for Best Actress 2006.
In 2010, fans saw Friske in two films. The first is the psychological drama “Who Am I?” with the participation of Alexander Yatsenko and Sergei Gazarov. Zhanna appears in the memories of Pasha Matveev, who has lost his memory and is suspected of murder. The film was not subjected to sharp criticism, but it also did not receive rave reviews, disappearing without a trace among the number of mediocre films by Klim Shipenko.
But another project - Dmitry Dyachenko's comedy "What Men Talk About", filmed in the road movie genre - collected $12 million at the Russian box office and received hundreds of laudatory reviews. In the center of the plot are the participants of “Quartet “I”” (Leonid Barats, Alexander Demidov and others), who decided to spend a real “men’s” weekend away from the city and family. Friske played herself, and the cameo turned out to be very self-ironic.
“What men talk about,” scene with Zhanna Friske
In 2011, Friske became the host of the reality show “Vacations in Mexico,” but due to her heavy workload, she refused to participate in the second season of the project, handing over the post to ex-participant of “House-2” Alena Vodonaeva.
Personal life of Zhanna Friske
The singer’s personal life has always been of interest to Russian and foreign tabloids. Over the years of her career, she was credited with a relationship with the leader of the group “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” Sergei Amoralov, Hi-Fi soloist Mitya Fomin. There were rumors that her relationship with Dmitry Nagiyev was not at all professional. However, there was never any official confirmation from Friske herself or at least from the ubiquitous paparazzi.
At the beginning of her career, the singer met with entrepreneur Ilya Mitelman, who often acted as a sponsor of the girl’s projects, but things never came to a wedding.
In 2006, Zhanna began an affair with hockey player Alexander Ovechkin, but her partner chose to get carried away with another “ex-brilliant”, Ksenia Novikova.
Zhanna Friske and Dmitry Shepelev: a love story
Since August 2011, the media began to “match” Friske with Dmitry Shepelev. For some time, Zhanna denied a relationship with the TV presenter, and Shepelev allegedly had a common-law wife living in Kyiv, so the majority agreed that this whole story was nothing more than a well-thought-out PR for the singer’s marketers.
In January 2012, paparazzi caught them during a joint vacation in Miami - the stars, unaware of the surveillance, clearly showed feelings for each other. Then there was the story of the SPA salon, where the couple went for the May Day holidays with a “program for two.”
When the 38-year-old singer gave birth to her long-awaited first child in April 2013, she had to confirm that Shepelev was indeed the father of the child and her lover. The happy parents and the boy, who was named Plato, spent several months in Miami, and upon returning to Moscow they began planning their wedding.
However, the ceremony was not destined to take place. In January 2014, information appeared in the media that the star was terminally ill. Many considered the news a blasphemous “newspaper duck,” but soon the singer’s relatives and partner confirmed the terrible diagnosis – glioblastoma, stage four inoperable brain cancer. Zhanna learned about the disease during pregnancy, but refused chemotherapy for fear of losing the child. After giving birth, she was tormented by headaches for a long time, but the singer hid the terrible illness from her family and the press for several months.
Death
For almost two years, Zhanna fought cancer in the best clinics in the USA and Germany. At some point, fans got the impression that the star was recovering, but in the spring of 2015 it became clear that there was no chance of salvation.
Zhanna Friske died on June 15, 2015. The grief-stricken father was the first to report this: “Zhanna died, it’s true. This happened on June 15 at ten o’clock in the evening.”
Farewell to the artist took place on June 17 in the capital's Crocus City Hall concert hall. Numerous friends and show business colleagues came to the sad ceremony. Friske’s close friend, who worked with her in the Brilliant group, Olga Orlova, could not hold back her tears: “Farewell, my beauty.... You will forever remain in my heart.... Look after me from above.... I am very love you...".
Farewell to Zhanna Friske
Zhanna Friske was buried at the Nikolo-Arkhangelsk cemetery. Dmitry Shepelev forbade allowing anyone from the press to attend the funeral service. The funds raised for the treatment of Zhanna Friske with the help of Channel One went to the treatment of children with cancer. Zhanna's son Platon remained to live with Dmitry Shepelev. Zhanna's parents and sister promised to provide any support to the boy who had lost his mother.
Scandal: the Friske family against Dmitry Shepelev
Alas, soon after Zhanna’s death, an extremely unpleasant conflict broke out between Shepelev and the Friske family. The day before Friske’s death, Shepelev took Plato to Bulgaria and stopped communicating with the relatives of his common-law wife. For a long time he did not allow Olga and Vladimir Kopylov to see their grandson. In turn, Zhanna’s parents and close friends accused Dmitry of speculating on Friske’s name: he sold her latest photographs to yellow publications, had illegal access to her accounts, and seriously contributed to the amount that the whole country collected for the singer’s treatment. Father Friske was especially zealous - even to the point of making public threats of murder.With the help of the guardianship authorities, the Kopylovs obtained permission to visit Plato, but the baby’s father was not going to give up his position. He still did not allow the grandparents to visit their grandson. In December 2015, Shepelev stated that Kopylov and a group of anonymous individuals attacked him with the aim of stealing Platon. Vladimir accused the presenter of playing to the public and stated that he was only trying to see the boy and that there was no attack. After this, Dmitry publicly stated that the child’s grandfather was mentally ill.
However, when dividing Jeanne’s inheritance, the conflicting parties managed to reach a consensus. The relatives received the deceased’s Moscow apartment, and Shepelev, as the guardian, received a country house. However, the scandal has acquired new details, threatening to mix the name of the Friske-Kopylov family with mud. Rusfond, which oversaw the collection of money for Friske, demanded a detailed report on the funds spent. It soon became clear that 21 million rubles had disappeared from Zhanna’s account without a trace. The parents and common-law spouse nodded at each other, each accusing his opponent of theft. However, this issue was resolved when Zhanna’s sister, Natalya Kopylova, was able to provide checks with the “disappeared” amount.
As for poor Plato, who became the stumbling block of this whole unpleasant story, he remained to live with his dad. He finally met his grandparents - on May 30, 2016, Zhanna’s family met the baby for the first time in a long time. It cannot be said that the ice in the relationship between the presenter and his father-in-law has melted, but the beginning of this process has been made.
Dmitry did a great job so that his mother’s death would have as little impact on Plato’s psyche as possible. He answers the boy’s every question about his mother, the best photographs of Zhanna are placed in their house, and when giving the baby a gift for the next holiday, Dmitry always says: “Mom and I congratulate you!” He often takes his son to resorts, strictly controls his leisure time and diet, and takes an active part in Plato’s life.
Singer Zhanna Friske passed away yesterday - she struggled with a serious illness for a long time, but could not defeat cancer. The editors of TengrinewsMIX decided to collect the most striking photographs and best clips of Zhanna Friske, as well as her phrases that were remembered by her millions of fans.
As a child, Zhanna Friske did rhythmic gymnastics and acrobatics. She attended a ballet studio and a ballroom dancing school. After graduating from school, she entered Moscow State University (faculty of journalism), which she did not graduate from.
Zhanna Friske began her singing career as a member of the group "Brilliant". She joined the legendary team in 1996. She officially became the group's lead singer in May 1997, when the second video for the song "Flowers" was shot. The clips “Clouds”, “Cha-cha-cha”, “Where are you, where” were also shot. It was with this composition that the group achieved incredible popularity. "Brilliant" together with Zhanna recorded four solo discs and released three solo programs for fans. Then the singer left the group and began a solo career.
Zhanna Friske with her husband Dmitry Shepelev.
“This child is long-awaited for me, but unplanned.”
“No cosmetology will help if you are dissatisfied with your life, if you are unhappy, if you are angry,” the singer believed.
"Every life stage beautiful. And I find a certain charm in facial wrinkles. These “correct” wrinkles come from smiles, from emotions..."
She took part in the "Circus with the Stars" project.
Friske was rehearsing her act, interrupting her vacation.
Zhanna Friske with her family.
One of the brightest moments of her creative career was filming the film “Night Watch,” in which Friske played the witch Alisa Donnikova. Many critics noted her convincing performance and skill.
“I don’t want to put my personal life on public display. I have my little “house” in which I take refuge. Only close people are allowed to enter it.”
She masterfully knew how to not just skate, but dance on skates. Friske's partner in the Ice Age project was Vitaly Novikov.
“For some reason, men are either afraid of me or think that I am some kind of unearthly creature. But I am an ordinary, ordinary woman!”
Despite the busy schedule, Friske managed to rest...
And play sports.
Zhanna Friske participated in the reality show "The Last Hero". The essence of the project is for two groups of people living on uninhabited islands, with no connection to the mainland, to compete with each other until they are united into one tribe. Friske behaved with dignity in stressful situations and did not disappoint the fans. It was Zhanna who became the most popular participant in the show, although she did not win the main prize.
In 2014, it became known about the singer’s serious illness. Information about cancer was confirmed by her husband Dmitry Shepelev. The singer was treated for a long time and underwent several operations abroad. However, on the evening of June 15 she was gone.
She loved animals very much, the singer said that they help fight the disease.
The best clips of Zhanna Friske:
She left a bright mark on herself in the history of domestic show business. Over the 19 years of her creative career, Zhanna managed to perform as part of a musical group, start a solo performance, try her hand at a reality show, and also managed to become a successful actress and TV presenter. During all this time, along with Zhanna, her image changed, and this post will help us remember each of them.
Zhanna Friske as part of the group "Brilliant" in 1996
Zhanna Friske was invited to the “Brilliant” group in 1995 as artistic director. The producers of the group, Andrei Shlykov and Andrei Grozny, invited the 21-year-old student to help select outfits and choreograph numbers for the group members. However, they soon noticed the charisma of the young artist and invited her to become the fourth member of the “shiny girls”.
Zhanna Friske in 1996
At the beginning of her career, the pop star appeared before the audience in the image of a fatal brunette and immediately fell in love with them for her mischievous character, bright appearance and undeniable talent. Blue eyes, a blinding smile, a mop of thick hair and string eyebrows - Zhanna Friske always looked after fashion trends. It was with these appearance features that the girl won the hearts of her first fans.
Video for the song "Clouds" 1997
Zhanna Friske in the video "Ciao, bangbina!" 1998
In 1998, in the video of the song “Ciao, bambina!” the singer appears in a new role, inspired by 1960s Hollywood. Zhanna Friske surprises fans with a short, wave-styled hairstyle and a revealing transparent dress in the style of Marlene Dietrich. The bold act was justified: the fatal image of the half-naked Zhanna Friske captured the minds of millions of men.
Still from the video "And I kept flying" 2002
In 2002-2003, “Brilliant” released three hits in a row: “For Four Seas”, “And I Still Flew” and “Orange Song”. In new videos, Zhanna still prefers revealing necklines and extreme minis, but tight-fitting dresses are gradually fading into the background. Elegant trouser suits, various styles of skirts and stylish tops appear in the celebrity's stage wardrobe.
Filming of the video "Orange Song" 2003
Friske as Alisa Donnikova 2004
Having felt the taste of real fame, the 29-year-old singer decides to set off on a free voyage. The artist leaves Blestyashchie and begins a solo career. At this moment, Zhanna Friske’s style also changes: bright dresses and short skirts occupy the far corners of her wardrobe, they are replaced by classic suits and corsets. In addition, the singer, who recently let her hair grow, decides to get a shorter haircut. At this stage of her career, Zhanna tries herself as an actress, playing the demonic role of the witch Alisa Donnikova in Timur Bekmambetov’s films “Day Watch” and “Night Watch”.
Photo session for the video "La-la-la" 2004
In 2004, the pop diva released her first solo single. The song “La-la-la” instantly rose to the top spot on the charts. Zhanna Friske was no longer talked about as an “ex-brilliant”, but as a full-fledged artist. By the way, it was the video for this memorable song that became her calling card. solo career. Many critics then compared the image of Jeanne with the image of the Australian singer Kylie Minogue. 30-year-old Friske changed her hair color: she dyed it light brown, which gave her more freshness. The bob, styled with light springy curls, also reminded many of the popular Australian woman.
Photo session for the video "Somewhere in the Summer" 2005
Still from the video "Malinka" 2006
In 2006, he lets his hair grow below his shoulders. Now the singer has much more opportunities to experiment with her appearance. She appears in music videos, TV programs and parties either with an evening hairstyle or with loose curls.
2008
In 2008, a European touch appears in the image of Zhanna Friske. At this time, the artist looks less provocative, but does not lose her sexuality. She cuts her hair just below her shoulders and adds golden blonde and hot copper highlights to her dark chestnut palette. The star's makeup becomes more restrained: pink-peach shade of lips and eyes neatly lined with charcoal pencil become constant components of her makeup. By the way, Zhanna Friske’s main accessory is still her open, snow-white smile.
Photo session for the video "Zhanna Friske" 2008
Zhanna Friske and Tanya Tereshina at a photo shoot for the video "Western" 2009
2010
In 2010, the pop singer conquered the red carpet in mini dresses that allowed her legs to be exposed and emphasized her décolleté. At some point, the artist takes part in a photo shoot without makeup, and even without a layer of makeup confirms her title as one of the most beautiful women Russia.
Zhanna Friske in the film "What Men Talk About" 2010
Still from the film "Who Am I?" 2010
year 2013
Zhanna began to dress more modestly, now provocative dresses are no longer hers business card: she prefers classic jackets, airy blouses and long skirts. At social events she appears accompanied by her common-law husband Dmitry Shepelev, and in April 2013 the couple had a son, Plato.
year 2013
Ex-soloists of the group "Brilliant" Olga Orlova, Anna Semenovich and Ksenia Novikova published on their pages in memory of their friend Zhanna Friske Instagram  rare photos graphs of the singer. 
At one time, the artists performed together in the group “Brilliant”. That's when the pictures were taken. 
“9 days have passed... But the realization that you are gone does not come...,” wrote Olga Orlova.
“9 days have passed since you are not with us! But even after you leave, you whisper wise words about how you should love the sun, how you should appreciate every day and how you should love life every second. Zhannochka, you are forever in our hearts,” she wrote Semenovich.
Zhanna Friske died on June 15 in her home in the Moscow region. She missed her 41st birthday. In mid-2013, Friske was given a terrible diagnosis: brain cancer. Using money raised by fans, the performer underwent treatment in clinics in Germany, the USA and China. Her vision, partially lost due to the tumor, gradually began to return, she lost noticeable weight, stood on her feet and was able to move around without a wheelchair. However, the serious illness still took its toll. The people's favorite was buried on June 17 in Moscow.