When you watch Kseniya Simonov’s mesmerizing sand art performances, you’ll soon change your mind. Kseniya, now a 33-year-old mother of two, won first place in Ukraine’s Got Talent in
Kseniya created a beautiful view of the universe, filled with planets and stars scattered across the background. A pregnant woman posed in her workspace, and the crowd and judges alike sat in awe as the story unfolded. The crowd applauded as the music and stories unfolded before their eyes. The speed and fluidity of her sand art is amazing. It feels as if her story is playing out in real life right in front of you.
She received a standing ovation from all four judges as well as a large audience. Howie even dared to foretell the future by saying, “Let me tell you something… In my mind… you’re the champ.”
As Kseniya received all the applause and hearty cheers from the crowd, host Terry Crews strode onto the stage and behind the judges’ tables. He exclaimed, “I have never been more impressed by your ability to move people the way you did today!” Then he hit the Golden Buzzer – the last one left. The crowd exploded, and golden sparkles burned through the air.
After the emotional night, Kseniya said in an interview: “I’m proud that he [Terry Crews] made that Golden Vibration for me because an artist’s appreciation is important to me. … Honestly, I can’t imagine that happening to me. ”