Shushan Samveli Petrosyan ( hy, Շուշան Սամվելի Պետրոսյան, born 23 September 1967) is an Armenian singer,

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, and a former deputy in the

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Biography

Shushan Petrosyan was born on 23 September 1967 in

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. In 1987, she graduated from Terlemezyan College of Fine Arts' painting program, and in 1993, she graduated from Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts' graphics program. From 1989 to 1991, she worked in "Ardzagank" theater-studio (Metro theater) as a costume designer. She composed three performances: "Mythical Eternity", "Antigone", and "The Lord and the Servant". From 1994-1997, she worked at the State Song Theater. In 1996 she became a soloist for the Armenian State Philharmonic. From 2002-2003, she worked as a lecturer at the Yerevan State Institute of Cinema and Theater. In 2005, she became an academician of the International Academy of Nature and Society. In 2006, she was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Armenia. She is divorced and has two children.

Music career

Petrosyan participated in concerts organized for the representatives of the

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and abroad and has given solo concerts. She dedicated the song "Sparapet" («Սպարապետ») to

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. She has received numerous awards during her musical career, including: * 1993 Grand Prix (Sharm Show International Festival) * 1996 "Best Singer of the Year" ("Fireball" Awards) * 2000 "Armenian star of the 20th century" ("Astgh" festival) * 2000 "Best Female Performer" ("Anush" Awards, USA) * 2004 "The best voice of independent Armenia" ("Crane" festival) * 2009 "Diva" award (annual song festival, USA)

Political career

Member of Parliament

Petrosyan secured her position as a National Assembly deputy in Armenia on May 6, 2012, through the pre-election roster of the Republican Party of Armenia. During her tenure, she actively participated as a member of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports. Shushan Petrosyan fulfilled her role as a deputy until 2018.

Discography

* Im Anush Hayreniq (2001) * Await Us Ararat (2003) * Mtorumner (2003) * The Best (2007) * Hanrapetutyun 15 (2007)

References

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