Garik Papoyan

Garik Yurii Papoyan (Գարիկ Յուրիի Պապոյան, born 20 September 1984) is an Armenian actor, musician, presenter, writer and comedian.

Early life
Garik Papoyan was born on 20 September 1984 in Leninakan (now called Gyumri). He received secondary education at No. 196 secondary school of Yerevan. In 2001, he entered the Faculty of Tourism and Advertisement of Russian-Armenian University, which he graduated from in 2008. From 2003 to 2005 he served in the Armenian Army.

Career
He first came to prominence as a member of 32 Atam club from 2006–2010, and later appeared on its spin-off titled Vitamin Club. In 2014, he wrote "Not Alone" for Aram Mp3, which represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Denmark and finished fourth in the final. In 2016, he formed the duo Garik & Sona with singer Sona Rubenyan, releasing several singles including "Lusin", "Esor Urbat e", "Nino" and more. Papoyan is the creator of the "Rock Generation" movement in Armenia.

Personal life
In August 2012, he married Marianne from the "X Factor" project, Mars On. The pair now has 3 daughters.