Armenia is back and ready for Eurovision 2025 in Basel this May. They’re coming strong with a powerful track called “Survivor,” as they are represented by Parg.
After a 5-year break, Armenia returned to their national selection, Depi Evratesil, with 12 artists competing for a ticket to Basel. Parg placed second in both the Armenian jury and the International jury rankings, but his points combined with the televote, where he came first, ultimately led him to victory.
Armenia has yet to win Eurovision—could Parg be the one to change that?
Armenia at Eurovision 2025: 10 Facts about Parg
1. Parg is from Hayravank
Parg is originally from a small village called Hayravank, located in the Gegharkunik province of Armenia. He now lives in Yerevan, the capital city.
2. He studied theatre
Parg started with theatre, as acting was one of his passions. He attended the Volgograd State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, where he graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts and Acting.
3. Parg was in a band
During his university days, Parg co-founded a band called The Edge Chronicles. The band existed from 2017 to 2019, touring in numerous cities across countries like Armenia, Ukraine, Georgia, and Russia.
4. Parg opened for Zaz
Among his career achievements is the time he opened for the renowned French singer Zaz. In the summer of 2022, Zaz came to Yerevan to take part in the HAYA Festival, and Parg had the honor of opening for her.
5. He worked with Brunette
There was a collaboration between Parg and former Eurovision representative Brunette, who competed in 2023. The artists knew each other, and Parg supported her during the contest. Later, in 2024, they released “Arev Es.”
6. He is married
Parg is married to Nana Vardanyan. Not only do they have a beautiful marriage, but she is also a strong supporter and a great help in Parg’s music career.
7. He is a friend of Rosa Linn
Numerous past representatives of Armenia in Eurovision are friedns with Parg. Rosa Linn is one of them, with the two artists jamming together in a video among Parg’s post and with him supporting her career a lot. He even covered her Eurovision song “Snap.”
8. Parg is a great guitarist
You may not notice it from his Eurovision performance, but Parg is also a guitarist in addition to being a singer. He is skilled with both acoustic and electric guitars, as well as other traditional string instruments.
9. He used a filming accident in a video
During the filming of the music video for “Qo Mot,” a song featured in the soundtrack for Summer of 84, Parg fell off his bike. The scenes of him falling turned out to be quite artistic, and despite being an accident, they were kept in the video.
10. He started singing in a church
Parg discovered his love for music in a church, singing in the church’s choir.
Come back for more exciting stories and facts about Parg as we head towards pre-parties and Basel 2025 itself.
11. He is a Putin supporter
He’s cute but I prefer Claude and Adonxs. And GoJo. And the guitarist from Portugal. And the bleach blonde Spanish dancer. And the sauna dancer with tattoos. Oh and one from Wagamama
Andrew, you are such a s***! 🙂
Hahahaha true!!
Lucky Cliff Richard is not participating this year
Hahahaha! I do have SOME standards, a tiny few!
Second hottest guy this year, after Princ. His wife is lucky.
Parg and Theo, that’s all
He is married. *wink wink*
Gorgeous. Song sucks tho.
But does HE suck?
Hands off, Madeira!
Whaaaat?! Looool!