Ofelya Karapeti Hambardzumyan (, January 9, 1925 â June 13, 2016) was an Armenian folk singer.
She was born in Yerevan, Armenia SSR, on January 9, 1925. From a young age, she was recognized for her beautiful voice. She underwent vocal training at the Romanos Melikyan Musical College. In 1944, she became a solo singer for the Ensemble of Folk Instruments of the Radio of Armenia, where she dedicated her efforts to the ensemble headed by .
Her repertoire included classical Armenian music, ashughakan music, and folk songs. She was especially recognized for her interpretations of ashugh Sayat-Nova's songs, such as "àáÃÂçö çÃÂøÃÂáî ëô Yaren ervac im", "àëý ïáöùøÃÂô Ã¥ô ìáìáöëö Yis kanchum em lalanin", and others. She also performed music by Fahrad, Jivani, and Sheram. In addition, she performed songs by her contemporaries Ashughs, , , and ; she was often the first to perform them.
Ofelya Hambardzumyan died on June 13, 2016, in Yerevan.