Opera Superstar Aida Garifulina has revealed what it is really like to work alongside A-listers such as Hugh Grant, Robbie Williams and Meryl Streep. 

The award-winning soprano, 37, has opened up to MailOnline about what it takes to star alongside the biggest stars in the country and what they are truly like behind closed doors. 

From silent dressing room encounters to challenging stage directors mid-performance, Aida has seemingly saw it all when it comes to the nation’s biggest stars.

After starring in some huge performances, including Florence Foster Jenkins and opening the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow, Aida has had a slew of first hand experiences with some of Hollywood’s famed talents. 

The singing beauty joined British heartthrob Hugh and acting icon Meryl for their 2016 Florence Foster Jenkins, which tells the story a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

And while she joined the two screen legends in the film remake, she found out exactly what Hugh and Meryl were really like behind their television personas.   

Opera Superstar Aida Garifulina has revealed what it is really like to work alongside A-listers such as Hugh Grant , Robbie Williams and Meryl Streep

The award-winning soprano, 37, has opened up to MailOnline about what it takes to star alongside the biggest stars in the country and what they are truly like behind closed doors (pictured: Hugh)

From silent dressing room encounters to challenging stage directors mid-performance, Aida has seemingly saw it all when it comes to the nation’s biggest stars (pictured Robbie Williams)

Hugh played St Clair Bayfield and Aida told MailOnline she had to sit in silence with the star. 

She said: ‘Hugh Grant was very focused. We had a moment in the van where we had our make-up done, just me and him and we were not talking.

‘I didn’t want to disturb him because I saw he was so focused. This was his first dramatic role before he was also playing in the rom-coms and this was the first strong and dramatical and he was all the time in in the character. 

‘He doesn’t break character. And it was quite interesting to observe it.’

And while actress Meryl may appear to be the stone-hearted dictator on films as she has taken on the roles of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada and Sister Aloysius in Doubt, Aida has revealed that she is very different in person. 

Aida, who confessed that The Iron Lady star is her icon, explained that she was ‘very sweet’ in real life after also meeting her on the set of Florence Foster Jenkins.

Meryl played the protagonist and Aida said: ‘She was very sweet, she is very elegant. She has this beautiful strong charisma and I would say very intelligent, very warm.’ 

Another huge star Aida had rubbed shoulders with in the industry is Robbie as she joined him to perform Angels for the 2018 World Cup in Moscow.

The singing beauty joined British heart throb Hugh and acting icon Meryl (pictured) for their 2016 Florence Foster Jenkins 

And while she joined the two screen legends in the film remake, she found out exactly what Hugh and Meryl were really like behind their television personas

She told MailOnline: ‘Robbie was great. We rehearsed quickly the day before the performance, and then we found the Angels it was the anniversary was the 20 years since he wrote the song.

‘And he said he never performed it in that kind of style with an opera singer’

‘It was great and he was he was a gentleman’, she added. ‘He was very kind and very sweet to me.’

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‘We had a nice interviews the day before the World Cup. And lots of respect from his side.

‘Also, I’ve been listening to Take That and to Robbie Williams since I was at school, he’s a brilliant artist, of course, and he had lots of amazing hit songs.’

Aida then explained that for the performance, Robbie and herself were supposed to sing at other ends of the stage – as requested by their stage director. 

But the vocalist felt in tune with the song and felt it would be better to put on a more emotive performance and stand alongside each other and showcased ‘their beautiful energy’ and ‘sing face to face’.

She revealed that the pair then managed to share a ‘beautiful’ moment on stage as Robbie held her hand through out the performance and their joint decision to switch up the plan just before they graced the stage worked. 

Aida has also rubbed shoulders with the likes of football legend Ronaldo as they met one another during the World Cup and now follow each other on social media. 

And while he may appear to dominate the football field, the talented performer confessed he is actually ‘an open guy’ before dubbing the striker as ‘sweet and kind’. 

Born in 1987 in Kazan, Russia, Aida’s prodigious talent emerged early and her first televised performance at just five years old marked the beginning of an extraordinary career. 

After studying in Nuremberg and Vienna, she won First Prize at Placido Domingo’s 2013 Operalia Compeтιтion, a victory that catapulted her to international recognition.

Following this triumph, she joined the ensemble of the Vienna Staatsoper, where she collaborated with some of the world’s most esteemed conductors, including Gustavo Dudamel. 

She has also managed to bag many acolades over the years including Solo Album of the Year at the Echo Classical Awards and a Grammy nomination for Best Opera Recording for Rimsky-Korsakov’s The Golden Cockerel.

Aida is a regular guest at prestigious opera houses, including the Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Teatro alla Scala, the Metropolitan Opera House, and the Opéra National de Paris. 

She also graced the stage at Andrea Bocelli’s 30th Celebration in London’s O2 Arena on Thursday and Friday – who she has known since the age of 14.

After starring in some huge performances, including Florence Foster Jenkins and opening the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow, Aida has had a slew of first hand experiences with some of Hollywood’s famed talents

Born in 1987 in Kazan, Russia, Aida’s prodigious talent emerged early and her first televised performance at just five years old marked the beginning of an extraordinary career

She has bagged many acolades over the years including Solo Album of the Year at the Echo Classical Awards and a Grammy nomination for Best Opera Recording for Rimsky-Korsakov’s The Golden Cockerel

Andrea is the most successful classical artist of all time – he’s performed for Popes, Presidents, Prime Ministers and royalty, sang in many of the greatest concert halls and opera houses. 

As one of the most recognisable voices in the entertainment industry and revered by fans internationally, Andrea has been entertaining audiences for 30 years, counting nearly 90 million records sold worldwide. 

In addition to his sold-out arena-sized concert events and record-breaking live-streams, Andrea has shared his talents at many major events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, Global Citizen, and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Buckingham Palace. 

He has earned a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs and seven World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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