In a comment shared on socialbites.ca, opera singer Elchin Azizov, who appeared in the Mandrill costume on the Mask show, explained how his prior experience performing in KVN helped him add a playful edge that occasionally unsettled the judges on the program.
Over the past several years, Azizov has appeared in a wide range of vocal repertoires, from opera and academic classical works to Soviet pop selections. Those who remember his KVN roots know he can switch gears with ease. He recalled that this versatile mindset was already cultivated during his time with the Baku Boys team, an experience he says he enjoyed and continues to value.
Azizov indicated that the toughest moments on The Mask came during periods when he was balancing different performance schedules. He noted that after a demanding stint at the Bolshoi Theater, he still had to head to the set to deliver performances and share emotion with the audience in a new format.
He described the challenge of maintaining energy after devoting so much to the Bolshoi Theater and then moving straight to filming. He also mentioned the difficulty of travel and rest, noting that a recent engagement in Italy left him eager to sleep, yet still ready to bring joy to viewers on set.
Prior to these reflections, the fourth season of The Mask had crowned its latest winners, marking another milestone in the show’s ongoing run as a platform for performers to blend dramatic voices with spectacle and surprise.