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Zara Lucman

**Labels** | Entertainment Pop Records

**Zara Lucman** (born **Elizabeth Marina Lucman**; 24 August 1992) is a Populus Poetarumian singer, songwriter, model, and actress.

She first gained fame in 2009, when she started appearing in the popular tween sitcom, Pippi Mississippi. The show lasted for four successful seasons, and Zara went on to star in several movies. In 2014, she took a break from acting and turned to singing, changing her style and becoming infamous for her promiscuity.

## Life and career

### Early life

Zara was born Elizabeth Maria Lucman in 1992, to country legend Willy Jay and Trish Lucman. Her father has one child, Milo Lucman, from a previous marriage, while her mother has two children, Lace and Lili. The couple went on to have two more children after Zara, Landon and Dolli.
Polaris

***Polaris*** is the debut major label studio album by Lashardian singer Gigi Ergörot. It was released on 2 December 2011 via Akai Music Group. Ergörot began work recording the album in August 2010 and concluded in September 2011.

Overall, the album consists of folktronica music, with heavy influences from Lashpop and indie pop. Lyrically, many of the songs contain messages of individuality, heartbreak, and love.

*Polaris* received generally positive reviews from music critics. The album debuted at number-nine on the Lashardian albums chart. It also charted in Adoriam and Pesa.

The first single released from the album, "Fun House", reached the top twenty in Lashardia. The album's second, third, and fourth singles, "The Artist", "Human", and "This Love", respectively, all became top forty hits. The album's fifth and final single, "Only God Knows" became a hit, reaching the top five in three countries and being certified multi-platinum.

## Background and composition

Despite being the daughter of Lashpop pioneer Katia Flaksöberg and folk legend Erg Palörot, Ergörot had vehemently stated that she had no desire to sign to a major label and wanted to simply release music independently for her whole career. In 2008, she independently released the album *Blue Apples*, which greatly enhanced the desire from record labels to sign her.

In 2010, at the urging of her mother, she signed to Akai Music Group to begin work on a major-label studio album. On 30 July 2011, Ergörot revealed that the album's lead single would be released on 5 August 2011. The song, "Fun House", debuted at number-11 on the Lashardian singles chart, before falling to number-76 the following week. The album's second single, "The Artist", was released on 18 November 2011 and peaked at number-23. The album, titled *Polaris*, was later released on 2 December 2011.

Overall, the album consists of folktronica music, with heavy influences from Lashpop and indie pop. Lyrically, many of the songs contain messages of individuality, heartbreak, and love.

## Singles

"Fun House" was confirmed as the album's lead single on 30 July 2011. It was later released on 5 August. The song debuted at number-11 in Lashardia. It has since been certified platinum in Lashardia and Pesa.

The album's second, third, and fourth singles, "The Artist", "Human", and "This Love", respectively, all became top forty hits. Its fifth and final single, "Only God Knows" become her breakout hit, reaching the top ten in three countries, and was certified multi-platinum.

## Reception

### Critical

*Polaris* received generally positive from music critics. On *Lasdimösikala*, the album has an overall rating of 78%, citing "generally positive reviews". Many critics complimented Ergörot's songwriting, and cited "Only God Knows" and "Blade" as standout tracks.

### Commercial

*Polaris* debuted at number-nine on the Lashardian albums chart. It held the position for one week, before dropping out of the top ten in its third week.

The album was also a success abroad, reaching the top ten in Adoriam and Pesa.

## Release history

List of regions, release dates, showing formats, and label
Baroness Pala Palöwindenburg

**Baroness Pala Palöwindenburg** (born 20 August 1998, sometimes incorrectly called **Baroness Palina**), is the only child of Lord Pal Palöwindenburg and his wife Lady Danika Zakariasöhefferska.

## Early life

Baroness Pala Palöwindenburg was born on 20 August 1998 in Ellivere, Mannerberg Municipality. Her father is Lord Pal Palöwindenburg and her mother is Lady Danika Zakariasöhefferska. She was raised at Caravsen Estate in Ellivere.

## Education

Pala attended primary school in Ellivere, where she excelled academically and particularly was interested in the social sciences. She graduated from primary school in 2013, and began attending a social sciences high school in Ubenmoor, where she studied psychology. She graduated from high school in 2016.

After graduating from high school, Pala began attending Queen's University as a psychology major. She will graduate from university in 2020, and aspires to become a psychiatrist.

## Royal duties

Baroness Pala's royal duties largely consist of accompanying her parents to royal occasions, such as celebrations of Lashardian Independence Day, the Royal Family's birthdays, and dinners and state visits with other members of the royal family.

## Personal life

Baroness Pala grew up in Caravsen Estate in Ellivere. After graduating high school, she moved into an apartment in the Tenichi district of Ubenmoor. It was confirmed in November 2016, that she was in a romantic relationship with Daniel Mikaelöurgo, a classmate of hers at university.
Ric

**Ric** is a district of Ubenmoor located in North Ubenmoor.

Ric is a rural district of Ubenmoor, consisting mostly of farmland. The district experiences tourism due to its abundance of vineyards. Ric is also the home of Lashardian International Airport.

## Demographics

### Ethnic groups

According to the 2012 census, 94% of Ric residents identify as ethnically Lashardian, while 6% identify as other races.

### Religion

There are seven Lashardian Orthodox Churches located in Ric. According to the 2012 census, 90% of Ric residents identify as Lashardian Orthodox Christians, 5% as atheist, agnostic, or unaffiliated, and 5% as other religions. It is one of the most heavily-Lashardian Orthodox districts in Ubenmoor.

### Education

There are eight primary schools and four high schools located in Ric. A large amount of Ric students attend school in neighboring districts due to the lower-quality of education in Ric.
Rika Laff

**Rika Laff** (born 3 December 1985) is an Adoriamian singer, model, and dancer, best known for being a member of the Adoriamian girl group Starchaz.

## Life and career

### Early life

Laff was born on 3 December 1985 in Fridena, Adoriam. Her mother, Lena, died of ovarian cancer when Laff was two years old. She was raised by her single father, Olaf, who worked as a mechanic, as an only child. The family was working class.

Laff attended primary school in Fridena, where she excelled academically but was teased for her appearance. She graduated from primary school in 2000 and went on to attend a performing arts high school. She graduated from high school in 2004, and moved to Adoriam City to pursue a music career.

### Music career

After arriving in Adoriam City, Laff became the lead singer of a punk rock band called Neptune's Arrow. The band independently released an album in 2006 called *Highline*. It managed to receive some recognition in the punk rock subculture, but did not achieve much success. The band later broke up.

In 2007, Laff was invited to audition in front of Ryd Records executives for a spot in an upcoming girl group. Eventually, she was cast in the group, now called Starchaz. Starchaz has went on to become one of the most successful musical groups in Adoriamian history, releasing albums in 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2015.

## Personal life

Laff married Adoriamian businessman Lök Hemper in summer 2010. They have one child together; Marina, born in 2016. Laff speaks fluent Adoriamian, Lashardian, Pesan, and English.
Ubenmoor District

The **Ubenmoor District** is the capital district of Lashardia, located in the center of the country. While not technically a province, it is given the same treatment as if it was and is often considered to be the unofficial seventh province of Lashardia.

Ubenmoor District contains the capital and largest city of Lashardia, Ubenmoor. Ubenmoor is the only city located in the district and contains one-third of the district's entire population. The remaining two-thirds reside in small mainly agricultural towns that surround the city.
Where'd You Go

"**Where'd You Go**" is a song by Lashardian singer Gigi Ergörot, and the fourth single from her third studio album *Jekyll & Hyde*. The song was released as a digital download on 30 January 2015 by Akai Music Group.

"Where'd You Go" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Ergörot's vocal performance and writing. The song peaked at number-3 in Lashardia, and was certified multi-platinum in the country.

Musically, "Where'd You Go" is an uptempo indie pop ballad. Lyrically, it speaks of heartbreak and failing relationships.

The song's accompanying music video was released on 30 January 2015.
Nina Filipörrostin

**Nina Martina Filipörrostin** (born 22 March 1978) is a Lashardian singer, songwriter, and musician. She is currently the lead vocalist and frontwoman of the band Nina Filipörrostin and the Experience, and previously was the lead vocalist of Ruby Red from 2000 until 2010.

## Life and career

### Early life

Filipörrostin was born on 22 March 1978 in Beck, Skaarsland. Her father Filip was a fisherman while her mother Matelda was a librarian. She has an older brother and the family was middle class.

Filipörrostin attended primary school in Beck where she has described herself as "an outsider". She found solace in musical theatre, performing the lead in several musicals, and also enjoyed reading and art. She graduated from primary school in 1993, and began attending a performing arts high school in Beck, which she graduated from in 1996.

### Work with Ruby Red

After graduating from high school, Filipörrostin began working as a fisherwoman with her father in order to earn enough money to move to Ubenmoor to become a stage actress. In 1999, she met Evan Peteröklaus and the following year joined his band Ruby Red as the lead vocalist.

The band performed numerous gigs throughout Beck and Skaarsland, until being signed to independent label Luna Records in 2003. They later released their debut album in 2005. Filipörrostin went on to release two more albums with the band before leaving in 2010 to start her own musical project.

### Work with Nina Filipörrostin and the Experience

In 2011, Filipörrostin officially announced the creation of Nina Filipörrostin and the Experience through her Facebook page. They released their debut single "Running with the Wolves" in 2012, which went on to become a Top 10 hit. The group's synthpop style was a sharp contrast to the symphonic metal music produced by Ruby Red. The group's debut studio album, *Under the Ocean*, was released in 2013.

## Personal life

Filipörrostin resides in the Breż district of Ubenmoor. She remains close with the members of Ruby Rose and frequently collaborates with them.
Fli Municipality

**Fli Municipality** (Lashardian: *Fliikamsha*) is a municipality located in eastern Pietsland. Its seat is Fli. Fli Municipality has a population of 58,223. It is generally considered to be a suburb of Ubenmoor, and was previously apart of the Ubenmoor District.

## Demographics

### Ethnicity

According to the 2012 census, 89% of the population identified as ethnically Lashardian, while 10% identified as Pesan, and 1% as other races.

### Religion

According to the 2012 census, 75% of the population identified as atheist, agnostic, or unaffiliated, 15% as Christian (14% as Lashardian Orthodox Christian, 1% as other Christian), 8% identified as Muslim, and 2% identified as other religions.
Palina Hansöjohanes

**Palina Helene Hansöjohanes** (born 3 January 1992) is the only child of former President of Lashardia Hans Grötöjohanes and Anastasia Karlöpög. She currently works as a lawyer in addition to having a seat on Johanes Foundation's board.

## Life and career

### Early life

Hansöjohanes was born on 3 January 1992 in the Deidra district of Ubenmoor to Hans Grötöjohanes and Anastasia Karlöpög. At the time, her father was beginning his career with the Lashardian Social Democratic Party while her mother was working as a lawyer. The family was upper-class.

### Education

While her father was a member of parliament, Hansöjohanes attended public school in Deidra, where she excelled academically. In 2004, after her father's election as the President of Lashardia, the family relocated to the presidential palace in Hoffmann where Hansöjohanes began to be educated by private tutors. After her father's term ended in 2008, the family returned to Deidra and Hansöjohanes began attending a public business and law high school in Morgana with a focus in law.

Hansöjohanes graduated from high school a year early in 2009, and began attending the Lashardian International University with a dual major in pre-law and sociology. She graduated a year early in 2011, and subsequently attended Queen's University College of Law, earning her juris doctor in 2014.

### Professional life

After graduating from law school, Hansöjohanes established herself as a lawyer specializing in employment rights law in the Ubenmoor area. In addition to her law career, Hansöjohanes has held a high position in the Johanes Foundation, her father's nonprofit organization, in addition to holding a seat on the organization's board.

## Personal life

After turning 18, Hansöjohanes bought a duplex penthouse apartment in Tenichi, where she currently resides. She is close friends with singers Greta Eriköfrend and Olga Davorcha, in addition to her cousin AnaMarina. Hansöjohanes has stated many times that she'd like to pursue a career in politics when she had "more experience in the real world".

Following her parents' separation, and later divorce, in 2009, Hansöjohanes has went on to say that she no longer has a relationship with her mother, and has no desire to. She stated that when her mother filed for custody of her, she lost a great deal of respect for her and that she refuses to speak to her mother.
Shame

***Shame*** (also known by its Lashardian title, ***Evam***), is a Lashardian teen comedy-drama television series. The show follows the lives of a group of teenagers attending the fictional Barbar Porisöskadh School (*Skolibarberporisöskadh*), a prestigious social sciences high school located in the Hoffmann district of Ubenmoor.

The series airs its episodes uniquely compared to other scripted television series. Everyday, scenes from the upcoming episode are aired on LRT's website in time to when they'd actually happen. Then, the scenes are edited together and aired as a full-length episode on Friday nights. Viewers can also follow characters on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Each season also revolves around a specific character.

Season 1 premiered on 2 October 2015 and concluded on 4 December 2015. Season 2 premiered on 11 March 2016 and concluded on 13 May 2016. Season 3 premiered on 7 October 2016 and concluded on 9 December 2016. Season 4 will premiere in Spring 2017.

## Characters

*Main article: List of Shame characters*.

## Episodes

### Season 1

Season 1 revolves around Bianka Eriködesertö and her dysfunctional relationship with her boyfriend, Jon Klarkörrojo. Her close circle of friends Lukas Blaaköżaz, Nikola Andersöhamilsen, and Darina Simonskija also play major roles.

### Season 2

Season 2 revolves around Yola Denicha as she tries to enter a relationship with Lars Frederikchi. Her close friends Daniela Frankörica, Katia Gregöchurmon, and Katarina Palödenik also play major roles. The set of characters from season 1 also return as the main antagonists in season 2.

### Season 3

Season 3 revolves around Lukas Blaaköżaz and his budding romance with transfer student Erik Lukasögapper. His close friends Bianka Eriködesertö, Nikola Andersöhamilsen, and Darina Simonskija also play major roles. The main set of characters from season 2 also return as the antagonists in season 3.

### Season 4

Season 4 revolves around Nikola Andersöhamilsen, her eating disorder, and her determination to become a successful actress. Her close friends Bianka Eriködesertö, Lukas Blaakożaz, and Darina Simonskija also play major roles, in addition to her rival Anya Jakösharök and love interest Denis Aleksanderöburt.

## Broadcast

The first season premiered on 2 October 2015 and was broadcast on LRT1. The following week, it premiered internationally through LRT's international affiliates. The first season concluded on 4 December 2015. The second season premiered on 11 March 2016 and concluded on 13 May 2016. The third season premiered on 7 October 2016 and concluded on 9 December 2016.

## Reception

### Critical

The first season of *Shame* achieved positive reviews from television critics. Review aggregator, *Lasditeleviża*, reported that 86% of 23 critics gave the season a positive review, constituting "very positive reviews". The second season received a positive review from 90% of 30 critics, signifying "critical acclaim". The third season received a positive review from 89% of 37 critics, once again earning "very positive reviews".
Nena Rush

**Nena Anamarija Rush** (born 6 May 1993) is a Rentuscan fashion model. She first came to prominence after winning *Natalia Model Search 2012* and was signed to Natalia Model Management.

## Life and career

### Early life

Rush was born on 6 May 1993 in Cavarda, the capital of Rentusca. Her father, Fernando, was a production assistant, while her mother, Dajanara, worked in sales. She has an older sister and a younger brother, while the family was middle class.

Rush attended primary school in Cavarda where she worked as a child model on weekends along with her older sister. She graduated from primary school in 2007, and began attending high school in Cavarda as well. While in high school, she paused her modeling career to focus on her studies, and graduated in 2011.

### Modeling career

Rush first began her professional modeling career in 2010 after she was signed to a local Rentuscan agency. She booked minor jobs in Cavarda, and left the agency that November to better focus on school. After graduating high school, she signed with a different agency in Rentusca and began booking larger gigs, including walking in Cavarda Fashion Week 2011.

In summer 2012, she was cast as one of the Rentuscan representatives in *Natalia Model Search 2012*. She went on to win the competition, and was signed to Natalia Model Management. Following her signature, she moved to Lashardia. Rush has went on to walk in fashion weeks in all twelve countries of Asmatys, and had posed on the cover of several major Asmatic fashion magazines.

## Personal life

After moving to Lashardia in 2012, Rush has since settled in the Jorden district of Ubenmoor. She speaks four languages fluently; Rentuscan, Lashardian, Pesan, and English. She is a devout Rentuscan Catholic and attends mass weekly.
Rreven Municipality

**Rreven Municipality** (Lashardian: *Rrevenikamsha*) is a municipality located in western Olegsland. Its seat and only settlement is Rreven. Rreven Municipality is a very rural and sparsely populated municipality, with a population of 1,256. It is generally considered to be a suburb of Grishet.

## Demographics

### Ethnicity

According to the 2012 census, 98% of the population identified as ethnically Lashardian and 2% identified as other races.

### Religion

According to the 2012 census, 3% of the population identified as atheist, agnostic, or unaffiliated, 96% as Christian (95% as Lashardian Orthodox Christian, 1% as other Christian), and 1% identified as other religions.
South Ubenmoor

**South Ubenmoor** (Lashardian: *Ubenmoori nica*) is one of the four general regions of the city of Ubenmoor. It contains the districts of Lava Ubenmoor – Nica, Lava Ubenmoor – Flast, Tenichi, and Elsker.

South Ubenmoor is the most populated region of Ubenmoor and also the most suburban. Despite housing the heavily urbanized district of Tenichi, the other three districts are suburbs that largely consist of families.

The majority of suburban South Ubenmoor is primarily residential, with very few people both living and working in the area. Most residents commute to Tenichi or East Ubenmoor from their homes in Lava Ubenmoor or Elsker during the day.

## Districts

* Lava Ubenmoor – Nica
* Lava Ubenmoor – Flast
* Tenichi
* Elsker
Monika Karlöpög

**Monika Sabine Karlöpög** (born 16 December 1959) is a Lashardian reality television personality, socialite, and actress. She is best known for starring in the realty show *The Real Housewives of Ubenmoor*.

She is the older sister of former First Lady of Lashardia Anastasia Karlöpög, the ex-sister-in-law of former President of Lashardia Hans Grötöjohanes, and the aunt of Palina Hansöjohanes.

## Life and career

### Early life

Karlöpög was born on 16 December 1959 in the Deidra district of Ubenmoor. Her father Karl was a businessman while her mother Morgana was a housewife. Karlöpög has an older brother and younger sister, while the family was upper class. She was raised as a Conservative.

Karlöpög attended primary school in Deidra, where she was elected prom queen and graduated in 1975. She went on to attend a culinary high school, and graduated in 1978.

### Career

Karlöpög began working for her brother-in-law's nonprofit organization, The Johanes Foundation in 2002. After him and her sister's divorce in 2009, she parted ways with the organization.

In 2008, she was cast as one of the main housewives in the Lashardian reality television series *The Real Housewives of Ubenmoor*. Karlöpög has remained on the cast for all eight seasons. Throughout its run, Karlöpög was known as an instigator and for starting drama amongst the other housewives. She has appeared as an actress in two films, making cameos as herself in the 2012 film *Manji* and the 2014 film *Flamel ö grogoż* along with the show's other cast members.

## Personal life

Karlöpög married lawyer David Kevinögregg in 1985 after dating for five years. In the years following their marriage, they struggled severely with infertility, however ten years after their wedding Karlöpög was able to get pregnant and gave birth to their daughter AnaMarina Davidögregg in 1996. AnaMarina has went on to have a successful singing career. The family resides in Hoffmann, Ubenmoor.
University of Western Lashardia

The **University of Western Lashardia** (Lashardian: *Helmopardihvatilasda*), often shortened to **UWL** (or **HHL** in Lashardian), is a public university located in Bregdy, Lashardia, which was first established in 1976. It is the third-largest university located in Western Lashardia, after Nortensland University and Jurgensland University.

UWL is often considered one of the top universities in Lashardia academic-wise, and is particularly known for its exceptional music therapy, art therapy, and social sciences programs.

## Enrollment

UWL offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels of study and in October 2015 more than 10,013 students, including PhD and exchange students, had enrolled in various study programs.

## Organization

### Colleges

The university is broken into five colleges:

* Marta Ivanögunchikov School of Liberal Arts
* Egor Georgöfresteen School of Engineering
* Leila Erikökarman School of Nursing
* Henryk Shaköfer School of Science

## Notable alumni

* Aleksandra Georgövremsk, Miss Lashardia 2017
* Madelina, singer and songwriter
Yola Samuelöerk

**Yola Alessandra Samuelöerk** (born 1 April 1952) is a Lashardian politician, lawyer, and the current Minister of Land, which she has served as since 2016. She also was a member of Lashardian Parliament from 2002 to 2016.

## Life and career

### Early life

Samuelöerk was born on 1 April 1952 in the Hoole district of Ubenmoor. Her parents, Samuel and Erika, ran a potato farm, and Samuelöerk helped out on the farm in her free time, along with her younger brother.

Samuelöerk attended primary school in Hoole, where she excelled academically, particularly enjoying the social sciences and history. She graduated from primary school in 1967, and began attending a social sciences high school, where she specialized in sociology. She graduated from high school in 1970, and enrolled in Lashardian International University as a sociology major on the prelaw track. She graduated from university in 1974.

After graduating with her bachelor's degree, Samuelöerk enrolled in Lashardian International University School of Law. She graduated with her juris doctor in 1977, and began practicing law in the Ubenmoor area.

### Political career

Samuelöerk left her law career in 2002, when she was elected to Lashardian Parliament as a member of the Lashardian Social Democratic Party. She was reelected in 2006, 2010, and 2014. She only served half of her fourth term and resigned from parliament in 2016, after being nominated by President Anya Hanköfork to serve as Minister of Land. She took office on 20 September 2016.

## Personal life

Samuelöerk was married once, to businessman Henrik Samuelölevsack. They had one daughter together; Sabina, born in 1985. They divorced in 1998 after Samuelölevsack came out as gay, but have since remained friends. Samuelöerk has stated that she has no desire to remarry. She resides in the Morgana district of Ubenmoor.
Riyanka

**Riyanka Marianna Henriköhasterman** (born 13 August 1998), better known as simply **Riyanka**, is a Lashardian singer, songwriter, and model.

After signing to Cyclops Records, Riyanka's debut single, "Never Give Up", was released in January 2017, fusing Lashpop, R&B, and electronic music. It became a number-one hit and massive success for Riyanka. Her debut studio album, *Alpha*, will be released in 2017.

## Life and career

### Early life

Riyanka was born as **Riyanka Henriköhasterman** on 13 August 1998 in the Hoffmann district of Ubenmoor. Her father, Henrik, works as an entertainment lawyer, while her Naxnic mother, Adrianna, owns a public relations firm. Riyanka has two younger brothers, while the family was upper-class.

Riyanka attended primary school in Hoffmann, where she was a high-achieving student and aspired to become a lawyer or politician. When she was 12-years-old, she began listening to the music of 80s artists such as Bleta, Anjelina, Dasha Franköforson, The Cherry Bombs, and Killer Queens, and was inspired to pursue a career in music.

She graduated from primary school in 2013, and enrolled in Queen Maria's School for the Performing Arts as a vocal performance student. She graduated from high school in 2016.

### 2015–present: Breakthrough and *Alpha*

In 2015, while still a high school student, Riyanka was signed to Cyclops Records and began work on her debut studio album. In January 2017, she released her debut single, "Never Give Up". The song was a downtempo Lashpop song heavily inspired by R&B and electronic music, that was described as "sultry" by music critics. It was a massive success, and peaked at number-one in three countries. Her debut studio album, *Alpha*, will be released in 2017.

## Personal life

Riyanka resides in Hoffmann with her family. She was raised speaking Naxnic, but today can only understand the language. She is a vegan.

## Discography

### Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
* Format: Digital download, CD, LP

### Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
* LAS: 3x platinum
* ADR: 3x platinum
* CON: Platinum
Natalia Model Search 2013

***Natalia Model Search 2013*** was the second season of the modeling reality competition television series *Natalia Model Search*.

It premiered on 7 June 2013, and concluded on 23 August 2013 with Helga Ellöfarza of Lashardia being declared the winner. Sodraxian model Lina Mari hosted the show, while it was judged by CEO of Natalia Model Management Mina Lelandöforvitz, Rentuscan photographer Ondrei Fort, and Homean former model Maria Kross.

## Weekly summary

### Week 1

For the first week's photoshoot, all 24 contestants participated in an all-natural photoshoot featuring plain clothes, undone hair, and no makeup. During the live show, all 24 walked the catwalk sporting all-natural clothing, hair, and makeup, and the viewers from all 12 countries selected which of their country's two finalists should represent their country in the competition.

### Week 2

For the second week's photoshoot, the 12 girls each had to portray one of the 12 Olympians of Greek mythology. The goal was to exhibit power, confidence, and class, in addition to what their individual gods represented. During the live show, the 12 walked the catwalk in the outfits.

* **Gods:**
	+ **Apollo (the sun and music):**
	+ **Ares (war):**
	+ **Artemis (the hunt and the moon):**
	+ **Aphrodite (love and beauty):**
	+ **Athena (wisdom):**
	+ **Demeter (the harvest):**
	+ **Dionysus (wine and parties):**
	+ **Hephaestus (fire):**
	+ **Hera (marriage, family, and queens):**
	+ **Hermes (thieves):**
	+ **Poseidon (water):**
	+ **Zeus (lightning):**
* **Bottom 3:**
* **Eliminated:**
Indigo Nights

**Indigo Nights** is a Lashardian musical duo consisting of vocalists and DJs Antonina Mikaelöflik and Katrina Pavelcha.

The group was formed in Ubenmoor in 2012, and was later signed to Cyclops Records in 2014. Their debut single "All Night" was released in 2015. The duo's debut studio album, *Yellow Mornings* was released the following year.

## History

### 2012–2014: Formation

Indigo Nights was formed in 2012 by close friends Antonina Mikaelöflik and Katrina Pavelcha after performing in an array of unsuccessful bands and as solo singers for several years. The two met while attending Queen Maria's School for the Performing Arts. They chose their group name due to it reminding them of "a glamorous 1980s gay bar".

The duo began performing local gigs in Ubenmoor and began guest DJing at local nightclubs until they attracted the attention of a Cyclops Records executive and were signed to the label in 2014.

### 2014–2016: Breakthrough and *Yellow Mornings*

After signing to Cyclops Records, the duo began work on their debut studio album. In summer 2015, they released their debut single "All Night", a Lashpop song with heavy EDM influences produced and written by the two. The song was a success, reaching the top ten in Lashardia and the number-one spot in Pesa.

Following the success of "All Night", the two released their follow-up single "Girlfriend" in early-2016. However, the song did not release the same levels of success as its predecessor, reaching only the top 40 in Lashardia and top 20 in Pesa. Their debut studio album *Yellow Mornings*, was released in March 2016, and reached number-8 in Lashardia and number-3 in Pesa. It also produced the single "Rocket Science".

### 2016–present: Second studio album and *Mösikalifestivali 2017*

In December 2016, Indigo Nights were revealed as a participant in *Mösikalifestivali 2017*, with the song "Emergency". They qualified to the second chance round from their semi-final, and later advanced to the final. In the final, they placed seventh

## Members

* Antonina Mikaelöflik – vocals, synthesizer, production (2012–present)
* Katrina Pavelcha – vocals, synthesizer, production (2012–present)

## Discography

### Albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
* Format: Digital download, CD, LP

### Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
* PES: 2x platinum
 "Rocket Science"
 "Emergency"
Tim Monösum

**Years active** | 2015–present

**Tim Mons Monösum** (born 16 September 1992) is a Lashardian singer and songwriter. Monösum came to prominence after participating in the first season of *Lashardian Idol*.

## Life and career

### Early life

Monösum was born on 16 September 1992 in Kesa, Nortensland. He was raised by his single mother Mona, who was a receptionist and his maternal grandparents who were both retired schoolteachers.

Monösum attended primary school in Kesa, and later attended a performing arts high school, which he graduated from in 2011. After graduating, he began working as a music teacher for children with special needs.

### 2015–present: *Lashardian Idol*

In summer 2015, Monösum auditioned for season one of *Lashardian Idol*. He received four yeses from the judges and later passed through Ubenmoor week as well.

In the semi-finals, Monösum performed in the second group but was originally eliminated. He was brought back as one of the possible male wildcards, and was voted back into the competition by the judges. In the finals, he was eliminated in week one and ended in twelfth place.

## Personal life

Monösum resides in the Kesa with his wife. His daughter, Ana, was born in March 2015.
Skin Municipality

**Skin Municipality** (Lashardian: *Skinikamsha*) is a municipality located in Pietsland. Its seat is Skin. Skin Municipality has a population of 56,775. The municipality has one of the largest Sodraxian communities in the nation. It is generally considered to be a suburb of Ubenmoor, and was previously apart of the Ubenmoor District.

## Demographics

### Ethnicity

According to the 2012 census, 80% of the population identified as ethnically Lashardian, while 10% identified as Sodraxian, 8% identified as Pesan, and 2% identified as other races.

### Religion

According to the 2012 census, 65% of the population identified as atheist, agnostic, or unaffiliated, 25% as Christian (14% as Lashardian Orthodox Christian, 10% as Roman Catholic, and 1% other Christian), 6% as Muslim, and 4% identified as other religions.
Skeleton Twins

**Skeleton Twins** (previously known as **Skeleton Boys**) is a Lashardian duo from Beck, consisting of fraternal twin DJs and singers, Anders and Dirk Tomasövargen.

The duo first came to prominence after placing second on season three of *The X Factor: Lashardia*. Afterwards, they were signed to Dragonborne Records.

## Life and career

### Early life

Anders and Dirk Tomasövargen were born on 18 February 1994 in Beck, Skaarsland. Anders is four minutes older than Dirk. Their father, Tomas, was a music producer, and their mother, Georgina, was a schoolteacher. The family was middle class, and they had an older brother and sister.

The two attended primary school in Beck. Anders excelled academically and was an avid footballer, while Dirk enjoyed art and music, and struggled with academics. They graduated from primary school in 2009, and attended separate high schools. Anders began attending an athletics-focused high school with the hope of becoming a professional footballer, while Dirk attended a performing arts high school. In his second year of high school, Anders switched his focus to becoming a physical education teacher. They graduated in 2012.

After graduating from high school, Dirk began to sing in Beck-based indie rock bands, while Anders had difficulty looking for work as a physical education teacher. He then turned to music at the urging of his brother and father.

### 2013–2017: Formation, *The X Factor*, and breakthrough

Skeleton Twins was formed in 2013 while Dirk was in between bands and Anders was still struggling finding work. They originally called themselves "Skeleton Boys". They decided to create 80s throwback music, and quickly began to make a name for themselves in the Beck club scene. Both brothers sing and do production on all of their songs.

In 2016, they were referred to audition for season three of *The X Factor: Lashardia*. Although both dismissed the idea at first, they later went to the audition and received four yeses. They advanced through boot camp as well, but were originally eliminated by their mentor Darya Shashinöbach during *The Six Chair Challenge*. However, they were then brought back as a special wildcard by Sabina Tomötimosen.

They advanced from judges' houses to the live shows, where they were consistent week-by-week, not placing in the bottom three once. In the final, they lost to Lena Filipömarks in the closest vote in *X Factor* history.

### 2017–present: Debut studio album

After the show, they were signed to Dragonborne Records and began work on their debut studio album.

## Personal life

Both Anders and Dirk are openly gay. Dirk came out to his family and friends in 2009, while Anders came out in 2012. As of 2017, they reside together in the Jorden district of Ubenmoor.
Ritual

"**Ritual**" is a song by Lashardian singer Gigi Ergörot, and the third single from her third studio album *Jekyll & Hyde*. The song was released as a digital download on 7 November 2014 by Akai Music Group.

"Ritual" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Ergörot's vocal performance and writing. The song peaked at number-8 in Lashardia, and was certified gold in the country.

Musically, "Ritual" is an uptempo Lashpop song with electronic influences. Lyrically, it speaks of sexual intimacy.

The song's accompanying music video was released on 7 November 2014.
Pöli Municipality

**Pöli Municipality** (Lashardian: *Pöliikamsha*) is a municipality located in Pietsland. Its seat is Pöli. Pöli Municipality has a population of 65,989, making it the sixth-most populated municipality. It is generally considered to be a suburb of Ubenmoor, and was previously apart of the Ubenmoor District.

## Demographics

### Ethnicity

According to the 2012 census, 87% of the population identified as ethnically Lashardian, while 7% identified as Pesan, 4% as Zakharian, and 2% as other races.

### Religion

According to the 2012 census, 67% as Christian (60% as Lashardian Orthodox Christian, 4% as Zakharian Orthodox Christian, and 3% as other Christian), 25% of the population identified as atheist, agnostic, or unaffiliated, 6% identified as Muslim, and 1% identified as other religions.
Sasha Linn

**Sasha Linn** (born 29 March 1965) is an Adoriamian model and author. She has been described as one of the most well-known fashion icons of the 1980s and a Lashardian supermodel.

## Life and career

### Early life

Linn was born on 29 March 1965 in Adoriam City, Adoriam. Her father, Hans, worked as an illustrator, while her mother, Edna, was an elementary school teacher. The family was middle class, while she had a younger brother.

As a child, she actively desired to become a model when she grew up and took classes at a nearby Öga Karshölitelmonk Modeling Academy from ages six to seventeen. Linn attended primary school in Adoriam City, and graduated in 1979. She went on to attend a cosmetology vocational high school, before graduating in 1983.

### Modeling career

Shortly after graduating high school, Linn began actively looking for work as a professional model in Adoriam City. In 1983, she was signed to the Adoriam City office of Natalia Model Management and began booking jobs there. After noticing her talent, she was relocated to the main Ubenmoor office in 1984 and settled in Tenichi.

After moving to Lashardia, Linn began receiving an increasing amount of attention from the media, notably for her toned body and pretty face. In 1986, she was dubbed "the supermodel" by *Empress Magazine*, which is the first known use of the term "supermodel" in Lashardia. In 1989, she was ranked as one of the most iconic Asmatic supermodels of the 1980s by *Empress*. Throughout the 1980s, she was the highest-paid model in Asmatys. Linn retired from modeling in 1993 to focus on her family life.

### Writing career

In 2001, Linn released her first children's book, *Lina Is a Star* which became one of the best-selling children's books of 2001. She turned the book into a series of youth novels, releasing books in 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2007 before retiring the series. In 2010, she released her debut young adult novel, *Angel*. The book was made into a film in 2014, which went on to win a Lashardian Movie Award.

## Personal life

Linn married Lashardian tennis player Henrik Darböparvö in 1991 after dating for four years. They have three children together; Jakson, born in 1993, Joonas, born in 1996, and Ema, born in 1999. The family resides in the Morgana district of Ubenmoor. Linn received Lashardian citizenship in June 2002, and speaks fluent Adoriamian, Lashardian, Pesan, and English.
Nikola & Nikolas

**Nikola Jeraldina and Nikolas Halmsmit Eminödin** (born 27 March 1976), known professionally as **Nikola & Nikolas**, are a Lashardian fraternal twin duo known for their work as comedians, television presenters, and actors.

Since 2005, they have hosted their late show *Nikola & Nikolas* on Pop TV and also host *Lashardian Idol*. They have become known throughout Lashardia for their off-color humor and thick northern accents.

## Life and career

### Early life

Nikola and Nikolas Eminödin were born on 27 March 1976 in Fermeska, Skaarsland to mechanic Emin and saleswoman Margretha. Their paternal grandmother was from Adoriam.

The two attended primary school in Fermeska. While speaking of their primary school experience, Nikolas has stated, "Nikola was very popular at school but shit at grades while I was the exact opposite". After graduating in 1991, Nikola moved to Ubenmoor to attend Queen Maria's School for the Performing Arts as a drama student, while Nikolas attended a natural sciences and mathematics high school in Fermeska with the hopes of becoming an accountant.

After graduating from high school in 1994, Nikola began acting in Ubenmoor independent films while Nikolas also moved to Ubenmoor to attend the Lashardian International University, graduating with a degree in accounting in 1998.

### Standup careers

After the two began to struggle finding work as an actress and accountant, respectively, they began performing standup routines at local comedy clubs individually. In 2001, they joined forces and were later signed to a management label in 2003.

### Hosting career

In 2005, the Eminödins began hosting their own late night talk show on Pop TV called *Nikola & Nikolas*. The show has since become the most popular talk show on Lashardian television. In 2016, they hosted *Lashardian Idol*.

## Personal lives

Nikola resides in Hoffmann while Nikolas resides in Post. The two have both campaigned heavily for the Lashardian Social Democratic Party.

In 2007, Nikola married longtime boyfriend, standup comedian Markus Eliotörutger. They have three children together: Jakub (born 2009), Mikael (born 2011), and Elena (born 2013). In 2010, Nikolas married businesswoman Etta Rufusöholm. They have two children together: Anastasia (born 2011) and Viktoria (born 2012).
Rok Forenchi

**Rok Ebenizer Forenchi** (born 12 August 1972) is a Lashardian politician, plumber, and the current Minister of Labor. He has served as Minister of Labor since 2016, and was a member of Lashardian Parliament from 2010 to 2016. Forenchi is one of the first Lashardian politicians to not have a university degree.

## Life and career

### Early life

Forenchi was born on 12 August 1972 in Santa Anastasia, Pesa to a mixed Pesan family. His father, Gregor, was a construction worker, while his mother, Nasta, was a nanny. He had an older brother and younger sister, while the family was middle class. They moved to Lashardia in 1973 due to the fallout following the 1969 coup d'état, settling in the Sestre district of Ubenmoor.

Forenchi attended primary school in Sestre, where he was a high-achieving student. He graduated from primary school in 1987, and began attending a vocational high school for plumbing. He graduated from high school in 1990, and began working as a plumber in the Ubenmoor area.

### Political career

In 2006, Forenchi was elected president of the Plumbers Union of Lashardia. He held the position for four years, before being elected into Lashardian Parliament as a member of the Lashardian Social Democratic Party in 2010. He was reelected in 2014, but only served half of his term, resigning in 2016 to begin serving as Minister of Labor.

## Personal life

Forenchi married primary school teacher, Korinna Erikövendur, in 2004. They have two sons together; Tomas, born in 2007, and Daniel, born in 2010. The family resides in the Lava Ubenmoor – Nica district of Ubenmoor. Forenchi has stated that he does not plan on ever getting a university diploma, as he doesn't consider it to be important in his field.
Palina Jaköhanchen

**Known for** | Winning season one of *Big Brother Lashardia* and hosting subsequent seasons

**Palina Samanta Jaköhanchen** (born 16 March 1993) is a Lashardian reality television personality, television presenter, and social worker. She is best known for winning season one of *Big Brother Lashardia*, and being the show's subsequent host.

## Life and career

### Early life

Jaköhanchen was born on 16 March 1993 in Boras, Palsland. Her father, Jak, worked in business, while her mother, Kristina, was an IT manager. The family was upper-class, and Jaköhanchen has one younger sister, named Jena, who is a primary school teacher.

Jaköhanchen attended primary school in Boras, where she excelled academically, particularly in the social sciences. After graduating from primary school in 2008, she considered going to a social sciences high school to become a psychologist, but instead attended a social work high school to become a social worker, due to her love for children. She graduated from high school in 2011.

### Career

Following Jaköhanchen's graduation from high school in 2011, she began working as a social worker for the Palsland Provincial Government. She held this job for five years, until 2016.

#### *Big Brother Lashardia*

In early-2016, Jaköhanchen auditioned for season one of *Big Brother Lashardia* due to her love for strategy games such as Risk and Chess. She advanced from the public auditions to the producer auditions, until she finally passed her final audition and was cast for the show.

Jaköhanchen moved into the house with the rest of the cast on 21 June 2017. She formed bonds with HouseGuests Francheska Ottökvent and Hanna Marköverden soon into the game. She initially didn't do much in the game, but after Marköverden's eviction in week four, she established herself as the leader of one of the sides of the house along with Zak Oliverögregor. Jaköhanchen won several competitions throughout her time on the show; including four HoHs and four PoVs, holding the records for both. She advanced to the final on 27 September, where she won the show in the 6-to-3 vote. For winning, she was awarded $500,000.

#### Television presenting

After winning *Big Brother Lashardia*, Jaköhanchen revealed that she was interested in pursuing a career in entertainment, particularly as a television presenter. In spring 2017, it was announced that Jaköhanchen would be hosting season two of *Big Brother Lashardia*, following the departure of previous host Henrietta Georgötomojon.

## Personal life

Jaköhanchen resided in Boras, Palsland, until moving to Ubenmoor in December 2016. She settled in Jorden. After winning *Big Brother Lashardia*, she quit her job as a social worker to pursue a career in entertainment. Jaköhanchen stated in an interview that she spent her winnings on travel, purchasing an apartment, and invested the rest.