Elen Smile
Elen Smile | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Olena Valeriivna Polishchuk |
| Born | January 11, 1988 Vinnytsia, Ukraine |
| Genres | Pop, Dance-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, host, stand-up comedian, event organizer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | elensmilee.com |
Elen Smile (real name: Olena Valeriivna Polishchuk; born January 11, 1988) is a Ukrainian singer, songwriter, actress, stand-up comedian, presenter, and event organizer.[1]. She gained recognition through her songs "Ukraine Cocaine," which earned her the Grand Prix at the Music Visual Awards[2][3], and "Dubai," which brought her international recognition[4]. She founded Miami’s first Russian-language stand-up comedy club[5].
Early years
Elen Smile was born on January 11, 1988, in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Her father, Valery Polishchuk, transitioned from mechanical engineering to entrepreneurship, while her mother, Nadiya, focused on raising their family[6]. From childhood, Elen showed an aptitude for music and poetry and independently learned English, driven by her ambition to perform internationally[7].
Stage name
The stage name "Elen Smile" was spontaneously chosen during social media registration, becoming her artistic brand. She emphasizes that the pseudonym reflects her desire to convey positivity and joy[8].
Career
During her university years, Smile opened a travel agency providing tours in Kyiv and worked as a radio host at "Galaxy" radio[9]. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she turned to online investments and founded the online agency "liveme" for training streamers[10].
In 2022, she completed "The Hit Algorithm" songwriting course led by Ana Baston[11]. In 2023, she performed alongside the Eurovision-winning Kalush Orchestra[12]. In 2024, Smile performed in Miami at a Ukrainian Independence Day event with prominent Ukrainian artists[13].
She also acted in Ukrainian films and TV series including "The Best Weekend," "The Age Gap," "Picnic," and "Diet No. 0." In 2023, Smile participated in Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny's video "NO ME QUIERO CASAR," gaining international attention[14].
Social and cultural activities
During the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Smile released the patriotic song "Faith in the Future," widely embraced by Ukrainians as a symbol of hope and unity[15]. It later inspired remixes by Yaroslav Tretiak and Anton FreeON[16]
Smile actively promotes Ukrainian culture abroad, notably supporting art exhibitions in Miami.
Stand-up comedy
Smile founded the first Russian-language stand-up comedy club in Miami. She mentors aspiring comedians, fostering Ukrainian and Russian-language comedy abroad.
Discography
Singles
- 2021
- Ukraine Cocaine
- Sister
- 2022
- Faith in the Future
- 2023
- Faith in the Future (Yaroslav Tretiak Remix)
- Faith in the Future (Anton FreeON Remix)
- Dubai
- 2024
- Runaway
- Dubai (yacht lounge)
Music videos
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Ukraine Cocaine (eng) |
| 2021 | Sister |
| 2021 | Ukraine Cocaine (ukr) |
| 2022 | Faith in the Future |
| 2023 | Faith in the Future (Yaroslav Tretiak Remix) |
| 2023 | Faith in the Future (Anton FreeON Remix) |
| 2023 | Dubai |
| 2024 | Runaway |
| 2024 | Dubai (yacht lounge) |
References
- ↑ "Elen Smile".
- ↑ "«Боялась, що мене змусять спати із продюсером», – вінничанка Олена Поліщук". 11 June 2021.
- ↑ "I-VIN".
- ↑ "Elen Smile – Big Life".
- ↑ "Elen Smile: Как русскоязычный стендап завоевал Майами". 29 December 2024.
- ↑ "Elen Smile – MKEurope".
- ↑ "Cosmo Lady 062021". 2 June 2021.
- ↑ "Elen Smile – Foreurope". 3 October 2017.
- ↑ "Elen Smile – Appinsider".
- ↑ "Elen Smile – Newsblogging".
- ↑ "Elen Smile – POLITICSTO".
- ↑ "Elen Smile – Fest.vn.ua".
- ↑ "Florida & Us Magazine #66".
- ↑ "Elen Smile – Ilustrada".
- ↑ "«Віра у майбутнє»: вінничанка Elen Smile презентувала новий відеокліп".
- ↑ "Elen Smile – Released remix of "Faith in the Future"".
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