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Igo (Rodrigo Fomins) was born on 29 June, 1962 in Liepāja, Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR, is a Latvian singer, poet and composer (born 1962). Discover Igo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
Popular As |
Rodrigo Fomins |
Occupation |
Singer, songwriter, record producer, musician |
Age |
61 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
Born |
29 June 1962 |
Birthday |
29 June |
Birthplace |
Liepāja, Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR |
Nationality |
Latvian
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Igo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Igo height not available right now. We will update Igo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Igo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Igo worth at the age of 61 years old? Igo’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from Latvian. We have estimated Igo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
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Net Worth in 2023 |
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Salary in 2023 |
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Source of Income |
Singer |
Igo Social Network
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Rodrigo Fomins better known by the stage name Igo (born 29 June 1962, Liepāja, Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, USSR) is a Latvian singer, poet and composer of rock and other music styles.
His mother is Irina Tīre, an artist and photographer, whilst his brother, Ivo Fomins, is also a singer.
Igo studied playing the violin and is a singer and producer.
One of the most popular singers in the 1980s, he was the lead singer for Latvian bands Corpus, Livi and Remix and in the jazz quartet Liepājas kvartets.
In 1986, Igo won the Grand Prix during The Soviet Young Singers Competition known as "Jūrmala-86" with the song "Грибной дождь" and took part in the TV festival "Song of the Year" in Moscow with "Путь к свету" (composed by Raimonds Pauls and Ilya Reznik) as well he got 2nd Place and The Audience Main Prize in The International Singer Festival "Man and Sea" in Rostock.
In the beginning of the independence recovery stage of Latvia, in the year 1988 Igo performed the role of Lacplesis by the workbook of Māra Zālīte, in the rock opera "Lāčplēsis" by Zigmars Liepiņš.
Igo has made recordings together with such music bands as Līvi and Remix.
In 1989, after listening to Latvian rock bands, pop music producers from the USA in Riga chose "Remix" to offer new band songs to the American audience.
In the 1990s, he started a solo career.
He collaborated with composers like Raimonds Pauls, Imants Kalniņš and Zigmars Liepiņš.
From 1990 to 1991, Igo stayed intermittently in the USA with the group "Rīga", previously the group "Remix".
In the USA, Igo trains his vocal talents in New York with vocal teacher Katie Agresta, works with American producers, develops his English language, and writes song lyrics.
In 1997 he returned with a major role in an opera "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" ("Parīzes Dievmātes katedrāle") by Zigmars Liepiņš.
In 1997 Igo issued an album "Savādā pasaule" ("Strange World") dedicated to the victims of Talsi tragedy, in which nine children were killed when a fire truck basket broke during a summer public fire truck demonstration.
He included songs by Jānis Lūsēns and lyrics by Normunds Belskis.
In January 1998 Igo issued the best song selection "Tas ir Igo" ("That's Igo") on two CDs, but in 1999 the first solo album "Bet dzīvē viss ir savādāk..."
("Everything Different in Life...") came out by Igo.
In May 2000, Igo had a major car accident which resulted in a national campaign dubbed "Turies, Igo!"
(meaning hold on, Igo) for his support and cover of his medical costs.
Igo fought for his life and he was capable of a good recovery.
In 2001 he issued the next album "Trīs dienas" ("Three Days").
In 2005 Igo issued an album called "Mirkļa liecinieks" ("A Witness of a Moment").
In November 2006, he launched a collection of poems under the title Bezgalīgs tuvums.
This poem collection has been re-issued the 3rd time.
From 2007 to 2012 Igo directed car broadcasts "Izvēlies un stāsti" ("Choose And Tell") and "Domāts, Darīts" ("Think It, Do It") in such broadcasting stations as "Latvia Radio 1" and "Latvian Radio".
Igo is actively performing in other socially responsible projects as well.
For many years Igo together with the Hepatitis Union organized arrangements where he shared information with the society about Hepatitis C virus.
A lot of attention he devoted to the problem solution and ID promotion of the Liepaja Holy Trinity Cathedral.
His organized activities in Jūrkalne became a strong tradition which included the holiday of tourism opening season and joint work, the meeting of Summer Solstice, Apple Party, and An International Art Plenary, which became a significant event in Courland, especially in the Suitu wife cultural field that was included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
Igo always tried to celebrate his stage anniversaries splendidly.
The album "Spēle" ("The Game"), which was issued in 2008 gathers up a 10-year song selection made in various recording studios and has been supplemented with live concerts and familiar song recordings in English.
In 2008 Igo issued his 2nd book "Viss palēnām notiek".
There he included stories and poems that are reflected with illustrations by Igo.
In 2009 Igo presented the album "Ieelpots" ("Breathed In") and a concert programme, which took place in castles and country seats of Latvia.
In 2010 Igo made a recording to stories of Michail Zoščenko, and issued an album "Uguns" ("Fire"), where the lyrics have been written by Igo and music have been written by Jānis Strazds.
The 10th anniversary was opened with four-concert series in Arena Riga, and it became a special event in those days of the music life of Latvia.
As an honour for the 10th anniversary two concerts were organized at the Latvian National Opera together with the composers like Raimonds Pauls, Imants Kalniņš, Zigmars Liepiņš, Jānis Lūsēns, and Uldis Marhilēvičs.
In 2012 Igo issued a concert recording on DVD of the concert programme "Ieelpots" ("Breathed In"), as well as the album "Esmu mājās" ("I'm Home"), which was dedicated to Kuldiga.
The last album in 2012 is a Christmas song selection in various foreign languages "Pasaule Ziemassvētku krāsās" ("The World in Christmas Colors").
In 2013, as a sequel of the started four elements cycle "Fire. Earth. Water. Air.", Igo cooperating with the composer Valts Pūce made a concert programme "Zeme" ("Earth") and issued a CD.