Many artists choose sonorous pseudonyms for the stage, but some of them go further - officially change their name or surname in documents. Radio MAXIMUM, referring to the publication "Lux", told about celebrities who decided to completely become their stage images.
Tina Karol (Tatyana Lieberman)
The popular singer began her career under the name Tina Karol, which appeared during the "New Wave" contest. Later, she officially changed her passport details, taking on a stage name.
Zlata Ognevich (Inna Bordyug)
The artist admitted that since childhood she dreamed of having a different name. She believed that "Inna" did not suit her character. In adulthood, the singer fulfilled her dream, becoming Zlata Ognevich according to the documents.
David Axelrod (Volodymyr Tkachenko)
In 2018, the singer officially became David Axelrod. He chose this surname in honor of his grandfather, honoring his family history.
Slava Kaminskaya (Olga Kuznetsova)
For the stage, the artist chose the name Slava, and after marrying Edgar Kaminsky, she took his last name. Even after the divorce, the singer left Kaminsky in her passport.
Iryna Bilyk (Iryna Belik)
The famous singer decided to correct a mistake made at the passport office. Her maiden name was always "Bilyk", so she officially restored the correct version.
Such changes show that for stars, a stage name can become such an important part of their personality that it carries over into real life.
