Star Academy

TV series
2007–2011
5 seasons
Novyi Kanal

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Фабрика зірок, is a Ukrainian televised talent show, which began in 2007 that features a group of young male and female candidates from all over Ukraine. The show became a huge success and a must-watch event for its fans. It is the Ukrainian adaptation of the French television show Star Academy, which is produced by Endemol. Fabrika Zirok is produced by Netherlands company Endemol and Ukrainian Novyi Kanal. The show is based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. The show basically revolves over 16 contestants that go live in an isolated penthouse apartment, with one of the contestants getting eliminated every week. The contestants get to showcase their talents in a weekly concert in which the contestants get to perform on stage with various designs, dancers, solo performances, a cappella on piano and sharing the stage with the most popular singers in Ukraine and the CIS.

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Fabryka Zirok (Ukrainian: Фабрика зірок; Star Factory) is a Ukrainian reality television talent show that first aired on Novyi Kanal in 2007. The programme is the Ukrainian adaptation of the international Star Academy television format, originally developed by the Dutch production company Endemol. It combines a music competition with a reality television format, following aspiring singers as they develop their musical abilities and compete for public recognition.

During the competition, contestants live together and receive professional training in singing, dancing, stage performance and other aspects of the music industry. Their progress is documented throughout the season, culminating in weekly live broadcasts known as "prime shows", during which contestants perform before a live audience. Viewers participate in the competition by voting for their favourite performers, with contestants facing elimination as the season progresses.

The show became a major success in Ukraine and attracted a dedicated audience. Originally broadcast on Novyi Kanal, it returned in 2026 when streaming platform Sweet.tv acquired the rights to produce and broadcast its fifth season. The new season features contestants aged 16 and older from across Ukraine.

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