Whether or not you like opera, it’s a fact that this is one talented young man. And fortunately, the only self-proclaimed opera-lover among the judges during an audition last year on X-Factor Ukraine agreed.
Alexander Yupatov caused a stir at the judges’ panel as soon as he strode onstage, with his flowing hair, startling green eyes, and finely chiseled cheeks. And that was before he even opened his mouth to sing “Nessun dorma,”an aria popularized by none other than Luciano Pavarotti himself.
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But Alexander appeared to have gotten off on the wrong foot with the judges, with one even telling him flat out that there was only one opera lover among the four of them — and it wasn’t him. Listen to his stunning performance, however, and it’ll just send chills down your spine.
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All the judges remained in rapt attention throughout the piece …
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… and it’s abundantly clear from their reactions, Alexander is not just another pretty face.
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The piece finally ends, and all he can do now is wait for the final judgment.
“Alexander,”says the opera-fan, Andriy Hlivnyuk, “I like (the) performance so much, you look extraordinary, and you have harmony in singing and character. You have deep feeling in your eyes, and right now I want … â€
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Looks a bit like he’s waiting for the proverbial ax to fall, doesn’t he?
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The crowd starts chanting “Button! Button! Button!”and Andriy turns over his shoulder, seeing literally everyone in the audience on their feet, clapping and yelling their support.
After a long, dramatic pause, Andriy concludes: “ … I will use my privilege and I will push the Golden Button of X-Factor.â€
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Look at that smile!
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Though he didn’t emerge as the Season 7 winner, Alexander is continuing his musical aspirations, as well as modeling.
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