Ulambayar "Uka" Davaa

Davaagiin Ulambayar (; born 6 November 1982), known professionally as Uka , is a Mongolian singer, actress, and TV personality. Born into a family of eight, she first gained attention as a member of a girl group "Kiwi" in 2004. With her trademark blonde hair, and unorthodox dance moves, she was often the face of the group. After her band went inactive in 2014, she pursued a solo career. She has since released four studio albums, "I am in love", "11.06" (2015), "Hug-Jim" (2017), and "Don't Stop" (2018).

Uka was one of the four judges in the first season of a Mongolian talent show, "The Voice of Mongolia", alongside Otgonbayar, Bold, and Ononbat. The eventual winner, Enguun Tseyendash, was selected from her team, "Team Uka".

Her single, "Don't Stop", was included in the "Asian Top Hip Hop" album in 2018. Uka is considered to be one of the most innovative modern artist in Mongolia.

Life and career

1982–2004: Early life and career beginnings Uka was born as one of the six children into the family of Davaa and Zamand. As a child, she attended the 44th secondary school in Ulaanbaatar. She spent her summers at her grandma's summer house, and often squabbled with her sisters over who got to wear what. She attended and graduated from the "Mongolian Arts and Culture Academy". She has stated that one of her older sisters also attended the academy with her, and has a good singing voice, but never pursued a singing career.

Television A Mongolian version of the show The Voice of Mongolia (season 1), was announced in late 2017. When later revealed, Uka was chosen as one of the four judges who will support its contestants throughout the series. Unique to the show, the judges not only judge the contestants, but also choose and recruit them into their own team, and personally train them to be a better artist. The show went on for four months, totaling eight episodes of blind auditions, and five more weeks of knockout stages. In the end, Enguun Tseyendash, a member of "Team Uka", was named the winner of the show.

Uka was cast in a movie, "Hi Honey", in January, 2018. The movie was released to the public on the 5th of April in theaters.

Personal life Uka is married to Erdenechuluun G, a mining businessman. Together they have 2 children.

Discography

Studio albums

I Am In love (2015) 11.06 (2015) Hug-Jim (2017) Don't Stop (2018)

Music videos

"Margaashiin Nar Luu Hamt Ayalah uu" "DO IT" "Don't Stop" feat. DJ Zaya "Erh Chuluulnu" "Gurvan Ugee Heleh uu" "Gantsaardlaas Buu Ai" "Araas Min Tevreech" "Sahiulsan Tenger" "Muruudul Bid Hoyor" "Gerel Asaa" "Uul" feat. Degi "Hairtai Gej Heleech" feat. Luuya, Lil Thug E