Sabina Charköglas

**Sabina Maria Charköglas** (26 July 1954 – 17 April 2006) was a Lashardian singer, songwriter, socialite, and former model, best known for being a member of The Cherry Bombs.

After the breakup of The Cherry Bombs in 1984, Charköglas managed to make herself into a socialite due to her high-profile relationships and trendy outfits. She officially retired from the music industry in 1986.

On 17 April 2006, Charköglas and her boyfriend were found dead in their Hoffmann home of an apparent heroin overdose.

## Life and career

### Early life

Charköglas was born on 26 July 1954 in the Tenichi district of Ubenmoor. Her mother, Charka, was a single mother who worked multiple jobs to support the family. Charköglas grew up working class and as an only child.

Charköglas attended primary school in Tenichi, where she struggled with academics, instead finding solace in music and fashion. She graduated from primary school in 1969, and began attending a performing arts high school, which she graduated from in 1972.

### 1972–1984: Early career and The Cherry Bombs

After graduating from high school, Charköglas began singing in various Ubenmoor-based bands, and also gained a reputation for being a hardcore partier. In 1977, she escaped from an abusive relationship and found herself homeless living in a women's shelter. She met Lara Bergöklem in the shelter, and the two later moved into a small apartment in Breż together.

After Bergöklem became acquainted with Dasha Franköforson and Srdana Eriköhemsli, she was invited to join The Cherry Bombs, and later got them to invite Charköglas to the band as well. They officially formed as a five-piece girl group along with Franköforson and Eriköhemsli's friend Marina Helenöporm.

The band soon began performing gigs throughout Ubenmoor and were signed to Akai Music Group in 1980. Later in the year, they released their debut single "Somebody". The song became a smash hit, reaching number-one in four countries. Their debut studio album, *Ignition*, was later released the following year, and became the best-selling album of 1981.

In 1982, rumors arose of the group's possible breakup due to Franköforson and Eriköhemsli's desire to pursue solo careers. However, when asked about the rumors, all five members of the group dismissed them as fiction and that they'd begun work on their second studio album. The album's lead single "Vacation", was released in autumn 1982. The song was a massive success, and peaked in the top three of six countries' singles chart. Their second studio album, *CB*, was released in early-1983.

Rumors of a possible breakup resurfaced after the abrupt cancelation of their Asmatys-wide tour to promote *CB*. Many news stories began reporting that Franköforson and Eriköhemsli had signed solo recording contracts and that the other band members were furious. In 1984, the group confirmed that they had split up.

### Post-The Cherry Bombs career and death

After the breakup of The Cherry Bombs, Charköglas announced that she would not be seeking a solo career and effectively retired from the music industry. She soon began to develop the lifestyle of a socialite, attending many high-end events, wearing trendy outfits, and having the public and press very interested in her personal interests. Throughout the late-80s and early-90s, she was frequently seen partying with Anjelina and Bleta.

On 17 April 2006, Charköglas and her boyfriend were found dead in their Hoffmann home of an apparent heroin overdose.

## Personal life

Charköglas has been married one time, to Lashardian actor Fridrik Hanselöluna. They were married in 1992 after two years of dating, and divorced in 1997. They had one son together; Ash, born in 1994. Charköglas resided in the Hoffmann district of Ubenmoor.