Anthony Fedorov

Anthony Fedorov (born Anatoliy Vladimirovich Fedorov (pronounced "Feodorov" in Russian) on May 4, 1985 in Yalta, Ukraine) is an American singer who was the fourth place finalist on the fourth season of the American Idol reality game show series.

Biography

Fedorov was born in Ukraine to a Jewish mother and a Russian father, and moved to the United States in 1994. Fedorov had a tracheotomy as a toddler due to a birth defect in his windpipe, from which a scar is still visible. Despite skepticism that he would even be able to talk again, he persevered and began singing at an early age.

He currently resides in Trevose, Pennsylvania, in Lower Southampton Township. He is a 2003 graduate of Neshaminy High School and attended Bucks County Community College.

Of all the American Idol auditioners, he was most well-known for singing ballads, something which all three judges view as his most suitable style.

Fedorov was voted off American Idol on May 11, 2005, after singing "I'm Already There" by Lonestar, and "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes during country music/Gamble and Huff week.

Fedorov's fans call themselves the "Fedoration".

In June 2006, Fedorov finished in 2nd place as a contestant on a special Reality TV edition of NBC'S Fear Factor along with Carmen Rasmusen.

Fedorov is bilingual and is fluent in two languages: Russian and English.

He will be releasing his debut album in early 2007, specific date and title currently unknown.

Anthony travels from CA to PA and NY to see his family and friends.

American Idol Performances

Semifinals

• February 21, 2005 (Boys) "Hold On to the Night" (Richard Marx)
• February 28, 2005 (Boys) "I Want to Know What Love Is" (Foreigner)
• March 7, 2005 (Boys) "I've Got You" (Marc Anthony)

Finals

• March 15, 2005: "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" (Neil Sedaka)
• March 22, 2005: "I Knew You Were Waiting for Me" (Aretha Franklin and George Michael)
• March 29, 2005: "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" (Elton John)
• April 5, 2005: "Climb Every Mountain"
• April 12, 2005: "Every Time You Go Away" (Paul Young)
• April 19, 2005: "Don't Take Away the Music" (Tavares)
• April 26, 2005: "I Surrender" (Bottom 3) (Celine Dion)
• May 3, 2005: "Poison Ivy" (The Coasters), "Incomplete" (Backstreet Boys)
• May 10, 2005: "If You Don't Know Me By Now" (Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes), "I'm Already There" (Lonestar) (Eliminated)

Quotes

• "Shake my bootay." - Said on 70s night on American Idol
• "What doesn't break you makes you stronger."
• "Anytime you have a chance to make somebody happy by being who you are makes it worthwhile."
• "Harry Potter? I thought I was Clay Aiken." - In his Jaded Journalist interview
• "You can kiss my ass, Bo." - During Bo's comeback on the American Idol 2004 Tour
• "I hate Wednesdays."

Trivia

• His birth name is Anatoliy.
• He is left-handed.
• He started taking Karate lessons at an early age. According to one of his fansites, he made it to the finals in Florida at age 10.
• He has an older brother named Denis (born 1978.)
• He is a tenor.
• According to one of his interviews, he can play the piano.
• He is the first American Idol finalist to have been born in another country.
• During his elimination, Carrie Underwood mouthed and signaled to him, "I love you." Shortly afterwards, rumors sparked that the two were an item, building up fansites, forums, and various projects sent to them. While Anthony appreciates the gifts and fan support from Carrie Underwood's fanbase, he has denied rumors of them dating and says they are "close friends."
• He is often compared to the famous Richard Marx. Fans, and most others say that they have the same wide range, vocally, and they both sing the same style. Their singing voices are alike, as well.

External links

• American Idol profile of Anthony Fedorov
• Official fan website