Karen Avanesyan: biography of a humorist and his personal life

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Karen Avanesyan is a Russian humorist with Armenian origin. Do you want to know where he was born, studied and when he began performing on stage? Then we recommend reading the article.

Biography

Karen Avanesyan was born on September 18, 1957 in Baku (Republic of Azerbaijan). He comes from an educated and we althy family. Parents had high hopes for their son. My father wanted Karen to become an artist or a musician. But the boy had his own plans for life. He dreamed of becoming a clown to give people smiles and positive emotions.

Karen's childhood was spent in the courtyard of Torgovaya Street. It is also called the Baku Arbat. Together with friends, he arranged small concerts and performances. The boys sang and danced funny. Neighbors went out to the balconies to watch their "performances".

Karen Avanesyan discovered his talent as a parodist when he was a schoolboy. He copied the manner of communication and behavior of teachers. The guys literally rolled on the floor with laughter. And the teachers advised Karen to make parodies not on them, but on fairy-tale characters. The boy listened to their recommendations. He later joined the local drama club.

Adult life

In 1980, our hero graduatedsecondary school. He already knew where he would go. His choice fell on the Institute of Arts, located in the city of Baku. The guy successfully passed the exams.

It was hard to live on one scholarship. And Karen did not accept material assistance from her parents in principle. He wanted to become independent and financially independent. Therefore, the guy thought about finding a job. He mastered several professions - a loader, a waiter and a cook's assistant.

In 1982, the novice humorist was invited to work at Azconcert. Avanesyan was one of the main characters in the show program "Parade of Stars".

In 1984, our hero tried himself as an actor. He starred in the movie "Stolen Groom". The director praised his performance. Soon, another film with the participation of Karen, "Bastard", was released on the screens. These paintings did not bring fame and recognition of the audience to Avanesyan. But he gained invaluable acting experience.

Conquest of Russia

In 1985, Karen Avanesyan was awarded a high school diploma. He continued to work at Azconcert. However, after 2 years, he decided to radically change his life. The guy packed his bags and went to Moscow.

Getting settled in the Russian capital was helped by friends and relatives who had been there for several years. Karen Gareginovich participated in various humorous competitions. In some of them, he even received prizes and awards.

Karen Avanesyan (photo above) continued to act in films. Between 1986 and 1999 Several films with his participation appeared on the screens. Among them are the comedies "Impotent" and "Ultimatum", as well asseries "Life after the hunt".

Present

For several years now, Karen Gareginovich has been a regular member of the Crooked Mirror group, created at the Moscow Theater of Humor. He not only performs in various entreprises and skits, but also composes jokes himself.

The Crooked Mirror team traveled all over the country on tour. In every city, comedians were received with a bang. The audience has a special relationship with Karen. They consider him an honest, good-natured and cheerful person. And for Avanesyan, the best reward for his work is loud applause in the hall and shouts of “Bravo.”

Karen Avanesyan: family

Nothing is known about the comedian's first wife. It is said that she bore him two daughters. The reason for the breakup was also not disclosed.

10 years ago Karen Avanesyan met a charming girl Nonna. He fell in love with her at first sight. At first, Nonna did not reciprocate his feelings. But soon she saw in Karen an interesting person and a caring man. The couple officially formalized the relationship only in 2010.