Cornelia mango and her men. Cornelia Mango: “With me is the best man in the world! - You parted peacefully
Cornelia is no stranger to domestic show business - having arrived in Moscow from her native Astrakhan immediately after graduating from art school, she began her career by working in one of the capital's nightclubs. At first she was invited as a dancer, but during the casting, Mango also demonstrated her vocal abilities, thanks to which she later ended up on the popular TV show “Star Factory.”
Cornelia's personal life was not as fast-paced as her creative biography. At twenty-three, she met a man with whom she began the first serious relationship in her life. They lived together for five years, but Cornelia Mango's common-law husband, MTV VJ Ivan Traore, never formally proposed to her. For his sake, Cornelia was even ready to give up show business and devote her life to her family, but her man, apparently, was in a completely different mood.
In the photo - Cornelia and Ivan Traore
When Mango started talking about family, about children, Ivan immediately made it clear to her that he was satisfied with his life and he was not going to change anything in it for now. And then Cornelia, who wanted a serious relationship and was already ready for motherhood, decided to break up with her companion, especially since Mourning began to raise his hand against her. After another loud scandal, Cornelia packed her things and left her common-law husband.
She had a hard time with this breakup, and, at the same time, justified Ivan by saying that he grew up in an orphanage and therefore it was difficult for him to decide to start a family. Cornelia Mango's common-law husband kept sending her text messages with threats and promises to deal with her and her friends for a long time. The singer was even forced to rent an apartment in another area so as not to encounter Ivan anymore.
Fortunately, Mango has long since turned this page of her biography, and now her personal life is much more successful. In 2016, the singer got married and finally created the real family she had dreamed of for so long.
In the photo - Cornelia Mango with her husband
She met her future husband, beatboxer Bogdan Durdem, on the show “I Can!”, It was he who was appointed as the singer’s mentor and was supposed to teach her beatboxing. It was not love at first sight - Cornelia at first treated Bogdan, who is eight years younger than her, simply as a friend, but after a while the young people felt undisguised sympathy for each other. When the project ended and there was no need to meet again, Cornelia and Bogdan realized that they did not want to part. They started looking for meetings with each other to continue communication.
When a romance arose between them, the lovers’ parents were against their communication due to the large age difference, but, watching how the relationship between Cornelia and Bogdan developed, who tried not to be separated from each other even for a minute, they reconciled. Friends of Cornelia Mango's future husband also said that it was too early for him to start a family, because at the time they announced their engagement, Durdy was only twenty years old, but no arguments could change the lovers' decisions.
And after Bogdan brought Cornelia to Crimea, where he was from, to meet his parents, everyone believed in the seriousness of his intentions. Bogdan’s mother, who had previously been against her son’s marriage, having met his chosen one, changed her mind and became friends with Cornelia.
Five months after the wedding, the newlyweds went on their honeymoon to the Maldives, where they spent an unforgettable time. Now in the personal life of Cornelia and her young husband, everything is going as well as possible - they moved into their own apartment, which they equipped so that it would be comfortable not only for them, but also for their future children.
Singer Cornelia Mango married her lover, beatboxer Bogdan Durdy, in mid-June. However, the newlyweds did not immediately go on their honeymoon, but decided to postpone the trip. Now the couple are enjoying solitude on a paradise island - the man took his wife to the Maldives. Now Cornelia and Bogdan are having a great time in each other’s company. The Star Factory graduate is happy that her beloved gave her an unforgettable vacation.
“Of course, I thought that my own villa was luxurious, but not so luxurious! This is an ideal place for newlyweds to relax, we have our own pool and bathroom right in the villa’s courtyard, we spend gorgeous evenings by candlelight and don’t want this time to end!” - Cornelia admitted in a conversation with StarHit.
Initially, the couple planned to go to the Philippines and spend their honeymoon there. However, they changed their minds due to bad weather predicted by weather forecasters on the islands at that time.
“Our trip took place five months after the wedding, Bogdan planned this trip back in July, but due to the schedule of concerts and a wedding in Crimea, we could not fly away. I’m glad that we are relaxing in a heavenly place, where the sand is as white as stardust, and the conditions are ideal for evenings together,” said the singer.
For two weeks, the Star Factory graduate and the beatboxer enjoy all types of recreation - riding a catamaran, windsurfing, and also serenely relaxing on the beach, enjoying the sounds of the waves. Bogdan never tires of pleasing his beloved every day and prepares incredible surprises for her.
“On the first night I had a romantic evening on the seashore. We were sitting on the shore when it started to rain. But we all continued to dance and rejoice! Every evening we take a bath together and have fun to the fullest. We dance in the room, play the guitar, write new songs!” - said Durdy.
According to the newlyweds, the passion between them has not subsided over six months of married life. Bogdan believes that pampering your spouse is necessary to maintain harmony. “Every evening Bogdan sits me down at the table and asks me how I spent the day, what I ate, who I met with, and so on, and I’m with him. It’s our tradition to talk to each other every day!” - revealed the secret of strong relationships and mutual understanding in the Cornelia family.
Not long ago, the couple purchased luxury housing. The musicians are now finishing the renovations and plan to move to a new home in early December. Thanks to the fact that Cornelia’s husband manages finances well, they skillfully manage the family budget. “When I was alone, I spent all my money on the most expensive champagne and clothes. Now Bogdan intelligently keeps track of his income and gives advice on my income! And the most important thing is that we bought an apartment and are moving into our own home on the fourth of December! It’s worth it to stop wasting your budget a little,” says Cornelia.
Many fans are waiting for heirs to appear in the family of musicians. The couple themselves also plan to become parents soon.
“Children are wonderful and we plan for them. I won’t talk about it, it’s too personal. We dream of having a balance between career and family. Music is my life, without it there will be emptiness,” Bogdan frankly told StarHit.
Fans have noticed that Cornelia has now lost a lot of weight and looks great. However, the artist herself admitted that she gained excess weight while on vacation. “When life is beautiful in the arms of your husband and love, it is fraught with extra pounds, for some reason they are all in my cheeks! – the singer admitted. - But I try to exercise and eat fruits, not desserts! In our hotel they are gorgeous!”
The romance between Cornelia and Bogdan developed, so to speak, before the eyes of our readers. More than a year ago, on the eve of March 8, the lovers told TN about their unforgettable trip to Thailand. Then the singer admitted: “There is something mystical in our meeting. I prayed for a whole year that God would give me love, I didn’t meet anyone, I didn’t communicate with anyone. Exactly a year later, Bogdan appeared, given by God... This is a sign!”
The feelings that arose between 28-year-old Cornelia and 20-year-old Bogdan on the TV show “I Can!” turned out to be extremely strong and deep. “Some of my friends think that I need another, more mature man,” Mango said then. - But I know better
what is good for me and what is bad.” Much water has passed under the bridge since then; now none of the singer’s relatives will say that she and Bogdan are not a couple. Their love boat did not crash during the year, but smoothly moored to the wedding altar.
Both, despite their youth, extravagance and belonging to the world of show business, have a very serious attitude towards family and marriage.
“My zodiac sign is Taurus, and this is a calm, reasonable, I would even say conservative sign,” says Cornelia. “He strives to start a family, once and for the rest of his life.” I am exactly that kind of person. Serious relationships and traditions are important to me.” Bogdan also turned out to be a solid person, ready to take responsibility for his family.
Last summer, the guys received their parents' blessing and got engaged. “It was one of the happiest days of my life,” the singer told TN. — They decided to have the wedding in a year, also in the summer. I’m sure we’ll come up with something bright and romantic.”
“It seemed like the wedding was still so far away. The year has flown by in a flash, and here you are, tomorrow is your wedding!” - Cornelia was surprised on the eve of the celebration. However, the joyful event was preceded by long efforts and careful preparation.
Cornelia: it seemed like a year was so long, but it flew by in an instant, and here you are, your wedding! The bride is wearing: dress by designer Nadezhda Yusupova. Photo: Alexander Yarkov
Take care of your nerves
“Of course, all brides and grooms dream of their wedding being held at the highest level, but, unfortunately, there is nothing ideal in this world,” Cornelia complains. — There will definitely be some hiccups: someone will forget something, someone won’t show up, something will go awry. Not everything went smoothly for us either. For example, a few days before the wedding, it turned out that our friend, who was supposed to be in charge of music and sound, would not be able to come - something serious had happened to him. I was terribly upset, I even cried. I used to think that I was the calmest. It turned out not. In any case, when it came to the wedding, I started to get really stressed. It’s good that my husband has a philosophical attitude towards everything: “The sound went away - nothing, we’ll find something better! Most importantly, calm down." And indeed, as soon as we let go of the situation, everything got better. The organizers found wonderful musicians - the group iLike.
Shortly before X-Day, the guys, following traditions, organized a bachelor and bachelorette parties for friends. The bride, known for her commitment to extreme sports, gathered her girlfriends at the wakebase and forced them to wakesurf. The weather was wonderful.
“It turned out cool and fun, because some of the girls had never seen any surfing before: they fell and floundered funny in the water,” Cornelia says, laughing. - We had a lot of fun!
The groom was just as “humane” towards his friends: he invited them to a horror quest.
“It was really scary, I couldn’t even imagine that it was possible to come up with such a horror story!” — Bogdan shares his impressions. - This is a survival game, for two hours we completely forgot about everything. Complete reboot before the wedding. It so happened that that evening I was performing at a club and my friends went there with me. Naturally, I covered the clearing, and they arranged a cool surprise: they put on Rastafarian hats and sang a song for me by my beloved Bob Marley. I was touched.
A couple of days before the ceremony, the parents of the young couple arrived in Moscow. Cornelia prepared a surprise for her mothers: she took her to her cosmetologist friend. There, before relaxing spa treatments, Bogdan's mother Irina and Cornelia's mother Dilyara finally met.
“We have known each other in absentia for a long time - we talked on the phone several times,” says Dilyara. “And we just saw each other and immediately realized that we are of the same blood: we are easy with each other!”
“The most important thing for us is that our children are happy,” adds Irina. “We see that they feel good together, they just shine.” We are not going to interfere in their lives. They are independent for us. What a wedding they threw off!
Cornelia: being a friend, a girlfriend, a loved one is cool. But being a wife is priceless! Photo: Anastasia Belskaya
Oh, this wedding sang and danced!
What is true is true - the celebration turned out to be grandiose. The guys entrusted the organization of the holiday to a real professional - Anna Gorodzhey, who, by the way, holds the title “Mrs. Russia”. Anna came up with an original wedding concept.
The entire space of the cozy restaurant "Birds and Bees", located 8 km from the Moscow Ring Road, was skillfully decorated in Jamaican style. For those who know Cornelia and Bogdan well, there is no need to explain why they chose this particular topic. The singer loves Jamaica, has been there more than once and believes that this island gives her strength and helps her recover from overwork or illness. This distant country is also close to Bogdan: his idol Bob Marley, the great reggae performer, lived and worked there.
In general, the surroundings immediately set the mood for something bright, active, and extraordinary. Although the bride herself dreamed of something else on the eve of the celebration: “I finally expect peace from the wedding. I'm so tired, full of nerves. And I don’t care if someone didn’t come. I’ll give my phone number to my friends and organizers - let them run it themselves, they’re doing a great job. I’m going to relax and maybe drink a little champagne.”
Cornelia was worried in vain: everything went without a hitch, except for the rain and thunderstorm. But this, as it turned out, is a good omen, foreshadowing a happy marriage and complete mutual understanding in a young family.
When the time came for the newlyweds to go to the makeshift altar, built on a small island in the middle of the pool, the sun shone brightly in the sky, reflected in the tiara and the eyes of the bride. The most exciting moment has arrived. Cornelia was led by the arm of her touched father, Donat Mango, who had arrived from Portugal on the eve of the wedding. He solemnly presented his daughter to Bogdan, and the ceremony of blessing the future spouses began. After the bride and groom said their vows, the pastor declared them husband and wife. At that same moment, the sky was colored with a hundred balloons - each of the guests, and there were about 130 people, releasing the balloon, made a wish related to the newlyweds.
Bridesmaid Natalia Gulkina considers herself a matchmaker for the newlyweds. Photo: Irina Lavrentieva
Relatives from Crimea and Astrakhan, numerous friends of the couple came up in turn to congratulate the newlyweds and present gifts. One of the first newlyweds to congratulate was bridesmaid Natalia Gulkina.
“I reminded them that I had become practically a matchmaker for them,” the singer said. — After all, the guys met in a TV project in which I also participated. Mango and I learned beatboxing from Bogdan, and I noticed that the young man was not indifferent to Cornelia. Naturally, I told my friend about this. And here is the result!
Anastasia Stotskaya, TV presenter Nelly Ermolaeva, Cornelia’s colleagues from “Star Factory” and other projects came to rejoice for the young people. Since the audience was mostly young and playful, the real fun soon began. The band's catchy music helped
iLike, and the heroes of the occasion themselves did not hesitate and sang a duet for the guests. And at the end of the holiday, the guests, excited by the dancing, rushed into the pool.
“The holiday turned out to be very expensive, it took a lot of effort and nerves,” admits Cornelia. “But the wedding is worth it, because after it the wife’s wonderful life begins.” Being a friend, girlfriend, lover is cool. But being a wife is priceless! By the way, I am no longer Mango - I am now Cornelia Durdy! In short, the wedding should be chic, fun, and most importantly - one for life. I know why I started all this, and I was nervous, and I was looking for the most beautiful dress, because I have the best husband in the world. With him I feel like I'm behind a stone wall. I'm sure we'll be together all our lives!
Ahead of them is a honeymoon trip to the Philippines, a wedding in Crimea, in Bogdan’s homeland, in an ancient church on the Black Sea coast, in the presence of their closest ones, and the renovation of a new, finally their own apartment.
Among the guests there were many beautiful unmarried girls. One of them left the celebration with a bridal bouquet and hope for a quick wedding. Photo: Irina Lavrentieva
We thank the wedding agency SvadBerry and personally the organizer of the celebration, Anna Gorodzhaya, for their help in organizing the shooting
Singer Cornelia Mango and Russian beatboxing champion Bogdan Dyurdy recently completed renovations in their studio apartment. The young people purchased housing in a four-story building on Pyatnitskoye Highway last spring.
“It was no coincidence that we chose a small apartment building,” says Cornelia. – We don’t like it when there are a lot of people around... We also wanted to be the first owners of the property - so that our aura would not mix with the energy of the previous owners. Also important is a playground in the yard, where my husband and I plan to go for walks with our future kids. Well, my beloved’s personal wish is floor-to-ceiling windows: he has long dreamed of composing music while admiring the landscape.”
In order to fit everything they needed into an area of 40 square meters, Cornelia and Bogdan used piles to create a second floor, where the bed was located, and under it there was a spacious dressing room.
“We didn’t hire designers, we came up with everything ourselves,” notes Bogdan. – The highlight of the apartment is the green and yellow bathroom in a tropical style. Everyone who comes to visit looks at her for a long time. Another bright accent is a red refrigerator in the style of the 80s and lamps in the form of microphones above the bar counter. The kitchen also turned out to be original - its “apron” is decorated with antique bricks.”
The pride of the owners is a wooden table from the mast of a ship that sank in the Barents Sea with a compartment for small items: Cornelia and Bogdan placed sand there from the Maldives, where they spent their honeymoon last year.
“We budgeted a million rubles for repairs, but spent two,” shares Bogdan. “We didn’t save money - for example, we bought expensive French laminate flooring, prestigious household appliances... But we don’t mind, because this is our first home; before that we lived in a rented house.”
Cornelia and Bogdan's bar counter was created by Daddy's pipes // Photo: Ekaterina Marinina
Singer Cornelia Mango married DJ Bogdan Durdya and took her husband's surname. Thus, Cornelia Durdy will soon appear.
Singer Cornelia Mango got married to DJ Bogdan Durdey. The wedding ceremony took place in the Kutuzovsky registry office in Moscow.
The singer decided to take her husband’s surname, so singer Cornelia Durdy will soon appear on the Russian stage. The singer herself stated this: “I believe that a family should live under one last name. So Cornelia Durdy will soon appear on stage.”
Let us recall that Cornelia Donato Mango is a native of Astrakhan (born April 24, 1986), her mother is Tatar, and her father has Spanish and Portuguese roots. That's why the performer has such an exotic look.
By the way, her father flew in from Portugal for the wedding (you can see him in the video below).
Cornelia carefully prepared for the celebration for several months, chose the place for the future banquet, the bride's dress, and compiled the guest list.
Cornelia chose her dream dress, which fits her figure perfectly, several months before the celebration, but Bogdan, as expected according to ancient traditions, saw his bride’s outfit only today. The snow-white flowing dress was complemented by a veil and a tiara with large stones.
Cornelia selected the bride's bouquet herself, based on her artistic taste, because she paints pictures herself.
Wedding of Cornelia Mango and Bogdan Durdya
We add that Bogdan and Cornelia dated for about two years. They met on the Russia-1 channel project “I Can.” As part of the project, musician Bogdan taught Cornelia beat boxing.
Shortly before they met, Cornelia made a vow to herself not to date men just like that. She prayed to find a chosen one from a good family.
When Cornelia realized that she had feelings for Bogdan, she told him: “I promised God not to fall in love until he himself gives me a husband. And he definitely won’t have dreadlocks and he’ll be eight years younger.” In response, Bogdan assured that God had sent him to her, because his name is Bogdan, which means “given by God.”
The girl gained fame thanks to the project “Star Factory-7”, which was produced by the Meladze brothers.
The “zest” of Cornelia Mango is that she performs songs in a variety of styles, from soul and R-n-B to jazz and house. After the end of the television project, Cornelia went on tour, recorded new songs and gave concerts.