Shirin Abdullaeva

**Shirin Abdullaeva** (; also known as Gu Tiantian in China; 14 December 2005 – 15 February 2025 ) was a singer, actress, and model from Uzbekistan. She took part in music and film projects in Uzbekistan, China, and Russia.

## Early life and education

Shirin Abdullaeva was born in Namangan, Uzbekistan. As a child, she performed with the music group _Tantana_. In 2023, she became a student at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.

### Music

Abdullaeva performed songs such as:
|Year|Title|
| --- | --- |
|2020|"Luli"|
|2021|"Metro"|
|2024|"Bezori"|

She participated in national and international music festivals. She won several awards, including at events in Spain and Russia.

### Film and television

Abdullaeva appeared in various film and television productions. Some of her roles were in:
|Year|Title|Type|Role|Notes|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|2022|Qismat bitigi|TV series|Lead role|Uzbek production|
|2023|Merosxo‘r|Film|Supporting role|Uzbek–Chinese co-production|
|2024|Mister Nockout|Film|Asmira|Russian film directed by Artyom Mikhalkov|

## Awards

Abdullaeva received several awards during her career, including:
- **Zulfiya State Prize** (2023),  received for his achievements in the arts, awarded by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
- **Grand Prix at the Sea Sun Festival** (Spain, 2022)
- **Grand Prix at the Sochi International Art Festival** (Russia, 2021)
- Best New Artist – Tashkent International Music Festival (2023)
- Best Single – Uzbek Music Awards (2024) for "Bezori"
- Medal for Artistic Merit (2024), awarded by the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan
- Uzbekistan Youth Prize (2022)

## Death

Shirin died on 15 February 2025 in Tashkent from encephalitis. She was 19 years old.

## Foundation

To honor the memory of Shirin Abdullayeva and support her vision of intercultural exchange, the **Shirin Abdullaeva Scholarship Fund** was established at Tsinghua University’s School of Social Sciences. The fund aims to assist economically disadvantaged students who demonstrate academic excellence and active engagement in intercultural dialogue and social practice.

The scholarship fund was officially inaugurated on April 10, 2025, during a ceremony held at Tsinghua University. The event was attended by representatives from Shirin’s family, university officials, faculty, students, and diplomats from the Embassy of Uzbekistan. Shirin’s father, Bahodir Abdullaev, and her sister, Tojimirzaeva Gukbakhor, who initiated the fund, expressed their hope that the scholarship would provide practical support to students in need while continuing Shirin’s dedication to education, culture, and mutual understanding between nations.

Shirin Abdullayeva was a 2023 undergraduate student from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, studying International Politics at Tsinghua University. Known for her academic achievements and active participation in cultural exchange activities on campus, she was highly regarded by both peers and faculty. Despite facing health challenges, Shirin remained committed to participating in university and community events until her untimely passing in February 2025 at the age of 19.

During the ceremony, attendees observed a moment of silence and watched a commemorative video highlighting Shirin’s academic and artistic contributions. University officials emphasized that the scholarship fund represents a meaningful effort to support the diverse needs of international students and to promote an inclusive and culturally rich educational environment. The fund will be managed by the Tsinghua University Education Foundation and is intended to encourage students to continue fostering international understanding and social engagement.

## Other websites

- Shirin Abdullaeva on IMDb

## Infobox (person)

- **name**: Shirin Abdullaeva
- **image**: File:Shirin_Abdullayeva.jpg
- **birth place**: Namangan, Uzbekistan
- **death place**: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- **nationality**: Uzbek
- **other names**: Gu Tiantian (in China)
- **occupation**: Singer, actress, model
- **years active**: 2010–2025
- **known for**: Work in music and film in Uzbekistan and abroad
- **awards**: Zulfiya State Prize (2023), Sea Sun Festival Grand Prix (2022)