Hrach Muradyan
- Writer
- Producer
- Actor
Hrach Muradyan is an Armenian television host,
producer, and public figure. Muradyan is known for hosting the world famous
competition show "The Voice" in Armenia, the first Armenian talk show "Open
Project", and the highest-rated Armenian show "Semi-open Windows".
Muradyan was born in a traditional Armenian family and went to school in
Yerevan. He started his first steps as a host while still attending high school at
the age of 14. After graduating high school, he started his higher education at the
Yerevan State Institute of Theatre & Cinematography, and majored in
acting/directing. While attending the institute he already had his own
entertainment show "Music box" on NMTV, as well as his radio show on HYE
FM. His talent and ability of being a showman lead him to different television and
radio shows such as "16" (Armenakob TV), "By the Way" (AR TV), " Night of the
Century" (DAR 21 TV), "Dynamite FM" (Yerevan Radio), and "Aurora" (National
Radio). Meanwhile, he started producing and/or co-producing a variety of shows
hosted by other television personalities, such as "Sex in the Small City", "Sixth
sense", "Hungry Games", "Abel's sister" and "Bureau No.6".
By the time he graduated from the Theatre Institute, he was already a celebrity.
Therefore, he has been invited to host & produce the first ever-made Armenian
talk show "Open Project".
In 2009, Muradyan, began a new era in the Armenian television reality. He
started producing and hosting a talk show titled "Semi-open Windows", which
caught the attention of the psychologists, lawyers, doctors, politicians,
humanitarians, environmentalists and ordinary people. "Semi-open Windows" is a
talk show where gave the opportunity to needy Armenian families from all over
the country to participate and tell their real stories, furthermore get help from the
experts and also the donors from all over the world. "Semi-open Windows" has
had a huge impact on Muradyan's life as a person to the point that he went back
to school and got his psychology degree. Meanwhile, Muradyan launched the
nonprofit Semi-open Windows Foundation. During the nine years of airing the
show more than 500 people have been cured from severe diseases, more than
2100 people have had psychological treatment, 2500 people have had legal
services, approximately 80 people have been provided with housing, and 150
people with education; additionally, 500 ton food and 9 million pieces of clothing
have been delivered to all the families who have seen their last hope in the show.
According to the Growth From Knowledge (GFK), "Semi-open Windows" have
been recognized as the highest-rated show in the Armenian network for nine
years continuously.
In 2014, Muradyan has been invited to host the well-known international
competition show "The Voice" season 1 in Armenia, which brought him more
recognition internationally.
Throughout the years, Muradyan has been awarded both in Armenian &
international award shows for producing and hosting the high-rated television
show "Semi-open Windows". Additionally, Muradyan, has been titled as a
humanitarian and has been awarded for his endless contribution and generous
donation to the people of Armenian by different organizations such as the House
of Representatives, United States Congressman, Adam Schiff. As well as the
Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian, Glendale Police Department, Chief police, Robert
M. Castro in recognition of Muradyan's lifelong achievements and dedication to
the community.
Today, Hrach Muradyan is a public figure known for his humanitarian and
philanthropy activities. Based on National Armenian public survey, 82% of the
Armenians all over the world can identify Muradyan as a television host and a
public figure. Muradyan will remain producing new shows, which will educate and
encourage the new generation of Armenians to become more independent,
educated and persistent in their lives.