Vasya Charisma
Real name – Vasyl Kopchuk
Date of birth – September 2, 1997
City – Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukraine)
Language – Ukrainian
Activity – comedian, showman
Becoming an artist
Vasya Kharizma is a Ukrainian comedian and showman originally from Verkhovyna. The performer of his own jokes managed to make comedians laugh and won the title of champion of the popular show five times. The young man grew up in a simple family. According to Vasyl, his parents raised him and his sister well and passed on their wonderful sense of humor to their children. The guy dreamed of the stage and creative pursuits since childhood. But he also had a desire to become a designer or artist - to get a creative profession. He entered college after the 9th grade, but did not pass on the budget. He also did not want to study at a paid school, so as not to "take money from his parents." Then he decided to finish the 11th grade and try to enter a higher educational institution again.
The talented guy began to storm the humor industry at the age of 17. And although after graduating from school he entered the specialty "Advertising and Public Relations", he did not leave the stage. In 2014, Vasyl became the youngest winner of the show "Make a Comedian Laugh", receiving a prize of 50,000 hryvnias. The following year, already in the status of a star, he won 20,000 hryvnias, but this did not stop the bright artist. After all, with his apt and witty jokes, the comedian received a prize of 100,000 hryvnias on the project.
Creative path
An important impetus for Vasyl's development in the humorous genre was his victory in "Make a Comedian Laugh". The artist's original style has become popular with many fans of modern Ukrainian comedy. And today there is no one who has not heard of Vasya Kharizma. And the number of fans who subscribe to the comedian on various social networks reaches about 1 million. Vasya Kopchuk became a pioneer of stand-up in his native Ivano-Frankivsk. After all, before, the townspeople could only see performances by Kyiv or Lviv comedians. Now the people of Frankivsk have the opportunity to enjoy the humor of their fellow countryman.
Vasya Kharizma's friends suggested that the artist organize entertainment concerts. The lack of competitors and the desire to inspire people became key factors for starting his own business. The main secret of Vasya's recognition and popularity is his genuine charisma, which helped him win the hearts of many people and gather a large audience of fans. In his jokes, the comedian does not shy away from strong words and spicy topics. And this attracts many listeners. Without undue embarrassment, the artist talks about his childhood, school adventures, relationships with his parents and his native Verkhovyna. And he also strives to show how bright, witty and truly cheerful modern Hutsuls can be.
Vasya Kharizma's concerts are impossible to imagine without improvisation. After all, it happens that something is forgotten. Or suddenly an idea flashes in his head - and now a joke is born, from which the audience explodes with laughter. The artist interacts wonderfully with the audience, is not afraid to approach the audience, joke and make each performance unique. Political satire also occupies an important place in Vasyl's repertoire. On this topic, the author has jokes that have become real hits. The audience especially likes the material about Mykola Tyshchenko and Oleksiy Arestovych. Although many comedians have already made fun of their adventures, in Kharizma's interpretation the stories sound especially bright and witty.
In the winter of 2022, Vasya Kharizma, together with the Muesli band, recorded the bright track “Good Day Everybody”. In the song, which immediately became a hit, the showman performed short verses. Boris Johnson “danced” to the beat with him, shouting Christmas greetings. The video clip for the composition became a kind of tribute from the MuesliUA team to one of the most positive world politicians and a great friend of Ukraine – Boris Johnson.
Shows and projects in which Vasya Kharizma participates:
- "Who are you?";
- "Advisor";
- "Frying. Battles";
- "Who among us";
- "Vagabond stand-up";
- "The Viper Frog" and others.
Social activity
During the full-scale war, Vasya Kharizma actively participates in various charitable initiatives. At solo concerts and joint tours of the cities of the country with other Ukrainian comedians, the comedian calls on the audience to donate and support our defenders in every way. For this purpose, target funds are announced and charity auctions are held. Together with the participants of the “Wandering Stand-Up”, Vasyl supports the “Return Alive” fund. In addition, the comedian’s powerful and witty jokes about our common enemy are important for maintaining the spirit of all Ukrainians.
Interesting facts about the artist:
- For four years as a child, Vasyl studied drawing at an art school;
- Among the special traits of his character, the comedian names the following: he never continues to do something that he has already failed at once;
- In the world of culture, Charisma has no idols and does not try to copy or repeat a certain style.
