User:XTraFrezsh/Arpi Alto

Arpine Mikaeli Ter-Petrosyan (born on September 30, 1990), known professionally as Arpi Alto, is a singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer from Yerevan, Armenia. Her music videos went viral during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Early life and career beginnings
Arpi was born in Yerevan on September 30, 1990, into a family of musician, jazz artist Anahit Ter-Petrosyan and artist, sculptor Mikayel Ter-Petrosyan. Arpi received her formal education as a pianist, while her professional career began in 2011 when she joined the Geghard Vocal Ensemble. In 2013 she joined the Armenian National Academic State Opera and Ballet Theatre.

2019-present: Career and YouTube success
Arpi made a sensation after her covers of the world famous hits and bossa nova classics went viral on social media. Thanks to the success of Arpi’s covers of “The Girl From Ipanema” and “The Way You Look Tonight”, her YouTube channel gained more than 3 million views.

Resemblance to Julia Roberts
Incorrect reports saying Arpi is Julia Robert’s daughter because of her striking resemblance to the Hollywood star went viral in summer 2020. More than a dozen online media websites published articles rejecting these claims. When commenting on the rumors, Arpi said Julia Roberts is a very beautiful actress, but she believes she looks like her mom.

Personal Life
Arpi lives in Yerevan with her husband and son. She is a passionate animal lover.