Kvitka Cisyk
American opera singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Kasey Cisyk?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Kvitka "Kacey" Cisyk (Ukrainian: Квітка Цісик; Квітослава-Орися Цісик, Kvitka Tsisyk; April 4, 1953[1] – March 29, 1998) was an American coloratura soprano of Ukrainian ethnicity. Cisyk, a classically trained opera singer, achieved success in four musical genres: popular music, classical opera, Ukrainian folk music and commercial jingles for radio and TV advertisements.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Kvitka Cisyk | |
---|---|
Born | Kvitka Cisyk (1953-04-04)April 4, 1953 Queens, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 29, 1998(1998-03-29) (aged 44) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
Years active | 1971–1998 |
Spouses |
Edward J. Rakowicz (m. 1983) |
Children | 1 |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels | |
Website | kvitkacisyk |
Close
Cisyk recorded "You Light Up My Life" for the film of the same title (Oscar and Golden Globe Awards win in 1978), sang the "Have you driven a Ford lately?" and "You deserve a break today!" jingles, and released two critically acclaimed albums of Ukrainian songs.