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Hagigat Rzayeva

Folk Singer

Birthday May 20, 1907

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Azerbaijan

DEATH DATE Aug 2, 1969 (62)

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About

Azerbaijani actress and folk, opera, and pop singer. A graduate of the Azerbaijan State Conservatoire, she was named Azerbaijan's "People's Artist" in the early 1940s.

Before Fame

She earned a degree in teaching before joining the Azerbaijan Opera Theatre.

Trivia

She made appearances in several films.

Family Life

She and her husband, Huseyn Rzayev, had three children together.

Associated With

She paved the way for future winners of the People's Artist of Azerbaijan Award, like actress Hamida Omarova.