Ukrainian film and theater actors

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In our difficult time, films with Ukrainian actors cannot be called insanely popular, because cinema and theater are going through hard times now. And it is no wonder that artists leave for other countries in search of highly paid jobs and fame. But still, there are such popular and successful Ukrainian actors and actresses who are happy to take part in domestic projects. And when working abroad, they always emphasize their origin. These people will be discussed in this article.

Bogdan Stupka

Ask any resident of the former CIS, which Ukrainian actors (photos are presented in the article) do you know? Of course, the first answer will be just that - Bogdan Stupka. And this is not surprising, because in his entire career this man has played so many roles that it is impossible to count them. Behind him is work in such famous films as "Driver for Vera", "East-West", "With Fire and Sword", "Sappho", "Hare over the Abyss",“Own”, “Taras Bulba”, “Yesterday the war ended” and many others.

But Bogdan Silvestrovich Stupka became famous not only for this. From 1999 to 2001 he was the Minister of Culture of Ukraine. In 2001, he took over as president of the Kyiv Molodist Film Festival, and in 2009 became the head of the Kyiv International Festival. In addition, the actor won many awards and prizes not only in his country, but also received recognition far abroad. In 2011 he was awarded the title of "Hero of Ukraine" for his huge contribution to the development of cinema and theater.

Bogdan Silvestrovich passed away on July 22, 2012, but his memory is forever imprinted in his works.

Bogdan Benyuk

The list of "Famous Ukrainian actors" will be continued by a person known far beyond the borders of his homeland. Bogdan Mikhailovich was born on May 26, 1957, and from childhood he dreamed of getting into the cinema and theater. After graduating from the institute in 1978, he worked in many theaters of the country, and also acted in films of both domestic and foreign production.

The actor is known to the audience for such works: “Aty-bats, there were soldiers …”, “Liquidation”, “Ivan Strength”, “Diamond Hunters”. He was the host of many well-known television programs. In addition to acting, Bogdan Benyuk is also involved in politics. In 2010, this famous showman became the deputy chairman of one of the most famous political parties - VO "Freedom".

Vladimir Zelensky

In addition to the "old-timers" of cinema and theater, young people are also very popularUkrainian actors and actresses. One of these is this famous showman, who became famous far beyond the borders of his homeland. The comedian's talent was noticed even during the actor's participation in KVN, where he played for the national team of his city. In 1997, Vladimir became the captain of a new team, which he himself creates, the 95th quarter. In addition to participating in KVN, this team begins to tour many cities of the CIS countries, and in 2003 receives an offer to create a series of concerts from the well-known TV channel "1 + 1". Since then, the popularity of the "95th quarter" has only increased. In 2005, this show moved to the Inter TV channel and received the name Evening Quarter.

Vladimir Zelinsky is becoming one of the most sought-after showmen. He participates in such well-known projects as Dancing with the Stars, I Want to VIA Gru, the musicals Three Musketeers, Chasing Two Hares, and many others. But television does not allow the actor's potential to be fully revealed, and therefore Vladimir begins to act in films. He is known to the viewer for such works: "Love in the Big City", "Office Romance: Our Time".

Ruslana Pysanka

This woman can definitely be called the most charismatic actress of Ukrainian cinema and television. The future screen star was born on November 17, 1965. Ruslana's father worked as a cameraman in one of the famous studios. This left its mark on the character of the girl. Therefore, Ruslana entered the directing department, which she graduated in 1995. In the same year, she starred in the film Moskal-sorcerer.”

This work brought her the Alexander Dovzhenko Prize, which can be considered the starting countdown in the career of an actress. Ruslana starred in such films as "Fire and Sword", "Black Rada", "Rzhevsky against Napoleon", "Taxi for an Angel". In addition, the actress has participated in many successful TV projects.

Olga Sumskaya

The list of "Famous Ukrainian actors and actresses" continues with a woman who is called the sex symbol of Ukrainian cinema. Olga Vyacheslavovna was born in a family of actors on August 22, 1966 in the city of Lvov. It is not surprising that she followed in the footsteps of her parents, because since childhood Sumskaya watched their work and spent all her time in the theater.

In 1987, after graduating from the institute, Olga started working. In 1997, the TV series "Roksolana" was released, in which Sumskaya plays the role of the main character. This time can be called the "finest hour" of the actress, after this work Olga becomes famous not only in her homeland, but also far beyond its borders. During her career, the actress took part in such films: "Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka", "Return of the Musketeers", "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors", "Ivan Sila" and many others.

Irma Vitovskaya

Continues our rating "Famous Ukrainian actors" one of the most charismatic and memorable young actresses. Irma Grigoryevna was born in Ivano-Frankivsk on December 30, 1974.

Graduated from the Lviv Musical Institute in 1998 andmoved to Kyiv, where she began working as an actress in the academic Young Theatre. She became famous thanks to the main role in the series Lesya + Roma, which was released in 2005. Since then, she has taken part in many famous projects not only in cinema, but also in television.

Vladimir Goryansky

The famous Ukrainian actor was born in the Lugansk region on February 24, 1959. He studied at the Dnepropetrovsk Theater School, after which he entered the Kyiv University of Arts. Since 1989 he has been working in the theater of drama and comedy. The role of a doctor in the famous TV series Bourgeois's Birthday brought him immense popularity. After this role, Vladimir became a sought-after actor, who was invited to work not only in films, but also on television. Notable works: Invictus, Iron Hundred and others.

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Actors of Ukrainian cinema worth mentioning: Konstantin Stepankov, Ivan Gavrilyuk, Anatoly Dyachenko, Alexey Vertinsky, Grigory Gladiy, Natalia Buzko, Vitaly Linetsky, Sergey Romanyuk, Anatoly Khostikoev, Natalia Sumskaya, Viktor Andrienko, Alexei Bogdanovich, Ostap Stupka.