Kirkorov and his new friend shot their new video in St Petersburg

Despite of the oaths of Philipp Kirkorov about his planned
retirement from the artistic activity, his vigorous nature couldn't
stand such a long idle time. In St. Petersburg his new video is
already shot for the song "Want You madly", which Philipp is singing
together with hot Greek- Sakis Rouvas. Their joint debut show is
planned to be carried out in December in State Central Concert
Hall "Russia". During the shooting Philipp was very humorous and
winked at us: "Write down that I have returned.." And then, he had
turned away from the camera and laughed.

He was obviously glad! Sakis – this really handsome guy and also the
prize-winner of Eurovision - followed Philipp here and there along
the set. And Sakis was repeating all the time a Russian text, which
was especially transcripted in Latin for him. "Translate this phrase
to me!!" –asked Greek with his loud voice continually. The
translator, actively gesticulating, commented each phrase of the
lyrics. The whole process made Philipp overjoyed.

The video clip was shot by Oleg Gusev, whose work made the Philip's
new friend (i.e. Sakis) delighted. In Knightly hall of Palace of
Friendship the décor and interior was very richly, executed in
crimson colors. Philipp sat in the armchair and actively performed
passionately, while the Greek was placed at the piano, where he
looked rather romantic…

A retort from the shooting: "isn't this a Gay Anthem of 2005?!" The
words belong to Kirkorov himself. Well, well… Quite probably. "Like
a mad one I'm aspiring to You, my soul…" (the translation of head
words of the Russian version: Kak sumashedshiy Ya rvus' k tebye,
dusha moya) and some more – words : "overcoming the pain…" - from
two males sound somehow ambiguously… It seems that Phil (i.e.
Kirkorov) didn't waste his time, when he came to Athens to Rouvas
solo show and presented him a concert' belt decorated with jewels
and silver. This "friendship" is in general surrounded by a lot of
rumors.

It seems that Phil noticed his new partner during his stay in LA
while having a rest in a luxury hotel room. The star (i.e. Kirkorov)
was in a huge bed alone and looked through videos of the upcoming
Eurovision Contestants. When he saw the Number One Pop-Star from
Greece – Phil hardly could catch his breath! He already considered
him (i.e Sakis) the absolute winner. But, unfortunately Rouvas was
defeated by Ukrainian, Ruslana. Although, this circumstance didn't
damp Kirkorov's ardor and he still desired to sing a duet with Sakis.

No sooner said than done. First of all the two singers emailed and
contacted each other by phone. When Philipp came to Athens for
Rouvas' concert, he came on stage from his VIP place in the
audience. All the newspapers that time were eagerly discussing the
appearance and presents from the "Russian friend"… And also that
after having dinner in one glamour restaurant, guys left together
for Sakis' villa.

What had happened after that – the history holds back. But now,
Philipp tries to get younger with all his forces. "Isn't it
difficult to say, that this pal is about 40??" – Philip repeated
theatrically all the time, referring to himself while looking over
the ready shot video material. Director, cameramen and make-up
artists nodded obediently. They got the situation. And, although
from off-scale emotions Phil used to mismatch the working schedule,
Gusev hadn't been angry with him much …

But, nevertheless, at the third hour Oleg began to use scold words. :

"Philipp, you miss words all the time….*****"

"I don't like scold words on the set" – phlegmatically waved away
Philipp.

"Then sing it,**** and I'll shut up…****" – bitted Gusev.

Especially difficult it was for Philip to sing the Greek part (the
lyrics are in two languages). So Philipp used hint, which was
imperceptibly fastened to synthesizer.

And while he was tormented –sociable Sakis was having fun to the
full extent. In the corridor, he asked one girl to give him a
camera, and began to take pics of this girl very actively. He was so
much involved with the lady's charms – that almost missed
his "enter".

During the break – both stars united. They savored pies, made by a
true fan – an old lady named Galia (she had brought a full hot
saucepan right at the set). And then both guys retired in dressing
room, from where continuous laughter squeals and greek-russian-
english phrases were heard. This working day was long- till 4 a.m.
And the whole shooting process took about two days. Now, the video
shall be edited and released, most likely to the planned concert.

—And what about your decision to leave the stage for two years? – we
asked Philipp with caution.

—But I have to keep my promises, which had been given before the
decision was made! – justified Philipp.

… Phil is anxious to turn Sakis to a Greek a Russian Pop-Star.
Nothing less would do.


Natalia Chernikh
15-12-2004