Azis (Азис) is a Bulgarian pop-folk singer. His real name is Vasil Troyanov Boyanov, and is of Romani descent from Sliven, Bulgaria. Azis has caused some controversy in Bulgaria for being openly gay, for defying gender stereotypes in public while performing and in private life, and for his campaigning on behalf of the downtrodden Roma (Gypsy) minority. As an entertainer he has recorded and performed many popular and traditional songs.
