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Kirka (Kirill Babitzin) was born on 22 September, 1950 in Helsinki, Finland, is an A 20th-century finnish male singer. Discover Kirka'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 57 years old?
Popular As |
Kirill Babitzin |
Occupation |
singer |
Age |
57 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
Born |
22 September 1950 |
Birthday |
22 September |
Birthplace |
Helsinki, Finland |
Date of death |
2007 |
Died Place |
Helsinki, Finland |
Nationality |
Finland
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Kirka Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Kirka height not available right now. We will update Kirka's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Kirka's Wife?
His wife is Paula Nummela (m. ?–2007)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Paula Nummela (m. ?–2007) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Alexandra Babitzin, Boris Babitzin, Nikolai Babitzin, Katarine Babitzin |
Kirka Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kirka worth at the age of 57 years old? Kirka’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from Finland. We have estimated Kirka's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
singer |
Kirka Social Network
Timeline
Kirill "Kirka" Babitzin (22 September 1950 – 31 January 2007) was one of the most commercially successful Finnish musicians.
Kirill Babitzin was born in Helsinki in 1950 to a Russian family.
His father, Leon Babitzin was from St. Petersburg and fled to Finland in the aftermath of the October Revolution.
His mother, Elizaveta Babitzin (née Zarubina) was partially of German-Russian descent and was born in Lappeenranta.
He first got into music at the age of five when his grandmother gave him an accordion.
He won an accordion competition at the age of ten.
His career spanned from the late 1960s until his death in 2007.
Previously associated with Ilkka Lipsanen's The Islanders band, Kirka went on to record a wide array of rock and pop music.
Some of his most famous songs include Hetki Lyö (Beat the Clock), Leijat (Kites) and Varrella virran (Down by the River).
Kirka cited his 1960's breakthrough Hetki lyö (orig. Beat The Clock composed by Gottehrer-Stroll, a 1968 Elfstone B side) with The Islanders as his greatest achievement.
Despite his initial success in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Kirka suffered from money-troubles through the late 1970s.
His first band was The Creatures, which he joined in 1964 assuming stage name Kirka.
Kirka began attaining fame when he joined the band The Islanders in 1967.
Originally led by Ilkka "Danny" Lipsanen, the band became hugely popular.
Kirka also recorded with Blues Section.
Kirka used his fame to launch into a solo career soon-after.
Kirka's brother was popular rock musician Sammy Babitzin, who was killed in a car crash in 1973.
Sammy's signature hit Daada daada tells a story of high-speed automotive cruising.
Kirka Babitzin released 78 singles and almost 60 albums, including 15 collections.
In 1978, Kirka released a duet album with sister Anna; the next year, another sister Marija ("Muska") joined in.
He also represented Finland in the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest.
Kirka represented Finland in Eurovision Song Contest 1984, finishing a strong ninth with the song Hengaillaan.
Four years later, he got his greatest chart success with Surun pyyhit silmistäin, a melancholic pop-schlager.
Babitzin was awarded the Emma award for best male singer twice, first in 1984 and then in 2000.
His 1988 album Surun Pyyhit Silmistäni (The Sadness in Your Eyes) went on to be one of the best sold records in Finnish history.
Kirka's album Surun pyyhit silmistäni (1988) became the biggest selling album in Finnish history; it has now been relegated to all-time third place.
He died suddenly on 31 January 2007 at his home due to a ruptured aortic aneurysm.
His widow Paula Nummela is a jewellery designer.
Several Babitzin siblings are established musicians in their own right.