Anya Shesternina was born and raised in Russia,in a beautiful port-city Vladivostok. Anya has been singing since the early age of 5. She always wanted to be a singer. "I live through the music that speaks from my soul"-says Anya.Music became her passion for life. Later when Anya was 12 she moved to Moscow with her parents.There she graduated very prestigious music/theater academy.She performed leading roles in famous musicals on main stages and arenas in Russia.Along with acting and vocal training, Anya began writing songs whose styles reflect her admiration for artists like Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Take 6 , singer/producer Brian McKnight and Mario Winans . Anya notes, “I love to write ballads so Brian McKnight is a big influence.” Currently Anya is working on her solo album,which is going to be a mix of emotional ballads and hot dance mixes.Some of her songs are already available on Itunes! So stay tuned! Anya is a new,fresh music sensation to watch in 2011