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Timur Bekmambetov is a Kazakh-Russian film director known for vampire franchise Night Watch (2004) and Day Watch (2006).
He was born Timur Nuruakhitovich Bekmambetov on June 25, 1961, in Guryev, Soviet Union (now Atyrau, Kazakhstan). His father, Nuruakhit Bekmambetov, is a manager at Guryev Energy company; his mother, Mira Bogoslavskaya, was a journalist. Young Bekmambetov was raised along the Ural river in Kazakhstan, Soviet Union.
In 1978, aged 17, he moved to Moscow. There from 1978 to 1980 he attended the Moscow Energy Institute, but he was more interested in art and movies. Eventually, he dropped out of college, and joined the cultural milieu around such artists as Anatoli Zverev and Oskar Rabin. Then, from 1982 to 1987 he studied painting at Tashkent Theatrical Art Institute, graduating in 1987 as artist of theatre and film. From 1987 to 1988 he served in the Red Army stationed at artillery division near Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan. Then he worked as set designer at "Ilkhom" Drama Theatre in Tashkent, and at Uzbek Film Studio.
Since 1989 he has been directing commercials. In 1992 Bekmambetov made his directorial and writing debut with Peshawar Waltz (1994), a film about the Soviet war in Afghanistan which received awards at several festivals in Europe. From 1992 to 1997 he made 18 commercials for the Russian bank "Imperial" and was named best young director of 1997 by Russian Film Academy. In 1999 he started his own film company, Bazelevs Production.
His big break came with the success of the vampire franchise Night Watch (2004) and Day Watch (2006), which he directed during 2003 - 2005. Both films became international blockbusters, and received several awards and nominations. The third installment, Twilight Watch (2009), is slated for release in 2009.
Since 2005, Bekmambetov has been working in Hollywood, writing, directing and producing several flicks, such as Wanted (2008), 9 (2009), and The Red Star. Back in Russia, he made another success directing The Irony of Fate 2 (2007), a romantic comedy based on the Soviet era characters and capitalizing on nostalgia among some of the post-Soviet audiences.
Timur Bekmambetov established himself as a master of dense narrative. His films often surprise the viewers with eerie details, hectic pace and unusual twists and turns, and remain a challenge even for experienced audiences.- Actress
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Stasia Caz was born on 21 January 1988 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Polar (2019), Taken (2017) and Reign (2013).- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Dimitrij Schaad was born on 17 September 1985 in Kaskelen, Kazakhstan. He is an actor and writer, known for Killing Eve (2018), The Kangaroo Conspiracy (2022) and Kleo (2022).- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Monika Gossmann was born on 10 December 1981 in Alma-Ata, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress and director, known for Mank (2020), The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) and The Staircase (2022). She is married to Anton Pampushnyy.- Actor
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Yankovsky was named best actor in a 1984 reader poll by Soviet Screen for his role in "In Love Because He Wants to Be." He was awarded the State Prize in 1987 for his role in "Flying Asleep and Awake." In 1989 he received the Vasiliev State Prize for his role in "The Kreutzer Sonata." Yakovsky was given the lifetime achievement award at the 1983 All-Union Film Festival. He won the best actor NIKA in 1991, and in the same year was named People's Artist of the Soviet Union. Yankovsky was born in Kazakhstan and studied at the Slonov Theater Academy in Saratov. In 1965 he joined the Saratov Drama Theater, moving to Moscow's Lenkom Theater in 1973. He has presided over the Kinotavr Russian Open Film Festival since 1993.- Dr. Wladimir Klitschko is founder, hotelier, investor, endowment donor and well known internationally for holding the record as the longest reigning heavyweight boxing world champion. He was born in Kazakhstan and is Ukrainian citizen.
After ending his sports career in 2017, it became his mission to share the knowledge he gained in 30 years of competitive sport. Together with his team of Klitschko Ventures, the company he founded in 2016, he developed his philosophy of life "Challenge Management" into the method FACE the Challenge. Its 4 core skills Focus, Agility, Coordination and Endurance show the way to willpower.
He has made brief guest appearances in a few movies, e.g. Ocean's Eleven ,Keinohrhasen, Pain & Gain etc.. After appearing mostly in business surroundings for years, in 2021 he is starring in Amazon Prime Video's "Celebrity Hunted" because he wants to show a maximum of people what you can achieve with pure willpower.
He teaches at "CAS Change & Innovation Management" course of University of St. Gallen and has become a bestselling author with his book "FACE the Challenge - Discover the Willpower in You!", published in 2020. In 2012, he opened his hotel 11 Mirrors, a renowned boutique and design hotel in the historic center of Kiew. For over 20 years, Kiew has also been the location of the Klitschko Foundation, aiming to make a positive impact for children and young people in Ukraine. - Maria Lavrova was born on 13 September 1998 in Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for The Darkest Hour (2011), Etyudy o svobode (2018) and Dizlayk (2016).
- Pavel Priluchnyy was born on 5 November 1987 in Chimkent, Chimkentskaya oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Shymkent, Ongtustik Qazaqstan oblysy, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Silver Spoon (2014), Zakrytaya shkola (2011) and Hooked (2009). He has been married to Zepyur Brutyan since 2022. They have one child. He was previously married to Agata Mutsenietse.
- Yuriy Chursin was born on 11 March 1980 in Priozersk, Dzhezkazgan region, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Izobrazhaya zhertvu (2006), Pobeg (2010) and The Three Musketeers (2013).
- Lena Tronina was born in Leninogorsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Ridder, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Tatort (1970) and Peripherie (2016).
- Anton Pampushnyy was born on 5 May 1982 in Tselinograd, Tselinogradskaya oblast, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Astana, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Aleksandr. Nevskaya bitva (2008), The Guardians (2017) and Coma (2019). He is married to Monika Gossmann.
- Roman Varshavsky was born on 1 November 1968 in Almaty, Kazakhstan USSR. He is an actor, known for Whiteout (2009), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011).
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- Composer
Aleksandr Ustyugov is a Russian theater, film and television actor, theater and film director, musician.
Ustyugov was born in Ekibastuz. After graduating from Ekibastuz secondary school No. 15, he entered vocational school No. 18 as an electrician for the repair, installation and dismantling of mining equipment. Graduated from vocational school with honors. For five years he studied at the art school with S. P. Panteleev (1988-1993). Aleksandr was also engaged in boxing at the Youth Sports School.
He decided to continue his education in Omsk, where in 1993 Ustyugov entered the Omsk State Academy of Railways with a degree in car building engineering. He studied there for three semesters at the full-time department, then transferred to the correspondence department in connection with joining the Omsk Youth Theater as a gaffer, and then joined the acting troupe of the theater. In 1996 he entered the Omsk Regional College of Culture and Art. After graduating from it, he moved to Moscow, where in 1999 he entered the Higher Theater School named after Boris Shchukin (course of Rodion Ovchinnikov). In 2003, after graduating from college, he was invited to the troupe of the Russian Academic Youth Theater (RAMT) in Moscow, where he served until 2014.
Fame brought him the role of Roman Shilov in the television series Cop Wars (2005). Aleksandr is also known for his roles in such films and TV series as Ottsy i deti (2008), Privet ot Katyushi (2013), Sled tigra (2014), Panfilov's 28 Men (2016), Viking (2016), Zolotaya Orda (2018), Better Than Us (2018), Godunov (2018), Union of Salvation (2019), Rikoshet (2020), Killer (2022) and Beshenstvo (2023).- Daniyar's journey into the world of cinema has been quite special. He was born and raised in Kazakhstan in a family of teachers. Unable to get enrolled into drama school right after high-school, Daniyar went to study nuclear physics at a local college, but then dropped out during his sophomore year and went to study aerospace engineering at Arizona State University. He graduated and returned home after five years in the U.S. While trying to work as an engineer Daniyar kept following his artistic passion as he was actively going to a local film auditions. Eventually with a good deal of luck Daniyar booked his first job as an actor at the age of 27. That put an aerospace engineer's career to an end and led to the beginning of a new story. In the following years he managed to shine in different genres and topped local box-office, however a new chapter has started when Daniyar met the most distinctive Kazakh director Adilkhan Yerzhanov. Their partnership have produced seven feature films in four years, making them frequent guests at major international film festivals. "A dark-dark man" for instance was part of the official selection in San Sebastian and has won an APSA award, and "Goliath" was selected for Venice's 2022 edition. One of Daniyar's latest projects was a lead part in a french mini-series "Infiniti", premiered at Canneseries.
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Albina Kim is a Korean-Kazakh production designer specializing in music videos, TV, commercials, and photography. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Communication Design from the University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins, located in London, UK. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Albina continues to work as a production designer.- Actress
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Aruzhan was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan. From the very early age Aruzhan has always been a leader. First place winner on ballroom dance competitions, class monitor, student council member. Being only 16 years old Aruzhan won a modeling contest Ford Models Supermodel of Kazakhstan and became an international model. During next several years she was modeling in New York and Paris. In 2007 Aruzhan had her bachelor degree in international journalism and mass communications. It took her only two years after graduation to become a chief editor of local business magazine. Despite her success in journalism, Aruzhan decided to change her life completely when she got an invitation to play a lead in her debut film "Swings". In 2013 Aruzhan applied for UCLA Acting program and went to Los Angeles to study. In 2016 received Kazakhstan Film Critics Association Award (Best actress in leading role) for comedy "Wedding for three".- Actor
- Soundtrack
Eugen Bauder was born on 5 March 1986 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Türkisch für Anfänger (2012), Fucking Berlin (2016) and Unsere Jungs - Auch Strippen will gelernt sein (2018).- Lev Prygunov was born on 23 April 1939 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for The Sum of All Fears (2002), The Saint (1997) and K-19: The Widowmaker (2002).
- Director
- Sound Department
- Editor
Kaisar Maxutov was born on 6 January 2005 in Kazakhstan. He is a director and editor, known for PartyBoy (2023), Morbus (2024) and I'm afraid (2024).- Director
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Adilkhan Yerzhanov was born on 7 August 1982 in Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Jezkazgan, Kazakhstan]. Adilkhan is a director and writer, known for The Owners (2014), A Dark, Dark Man (2019) and The Gentle Indifference of the World (2018). Adilkhan is married to Inna Smailova.- Actor
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- Director
Yerden Telemissov was born on 25 May 1975 in Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor and director, known for Slow Horses (2022), McMafia (2018) and Warrior (2019).- Producer
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- Writer
Akan Satayev was born on 23 December 1971 in Karaganda, Karagandinskaya oblast, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is a producer and director, known for Strayed (2009), The Legend of Tomiris (2019) and Zhauzhürek myng bala (2012).- Samal Yeslyamova was born on 1 September 1984 in Petropavlovsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Ayka (2018), Tulpan (2008) and The Horse Thieves. Roads of Time (2019).
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Aysulu Onaran is a director and writer. She made her directorial debut with Balaban, a coming-of-age LGBTQ drama about two HIV-positive teenage girls and their journey to freedom and love. That year, she has initiated "My Body My Choice" educational program supporting girls and women facing gender abuse. The film premiered at the Mix Milano film festival in Italy in 2022. In 2022 Aysulu filmed her second feature Rebirth Island, a historical spy thriller, based on true events taking place in the end of the Cold War. The release date is scheduled for 2024. She is developing her third feature Countdown to Chaos presently.- Slava Schoot was born on 25 June 1964 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. He is an actor, known for Rollerball (2002), Rounders (1998) and The Sopranos (1999).
- Actress
Zlata was born in Kysl Orda, Kazakhstan. She is known for Holy Motors (2012).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Susanna Simon was born on 23 July 1968 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Dr. Molly & Karl (2008), Godless Youth (2017) and Tatort (1970).- Director
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Sergei Dvortsevoy was born on 18 August 1962 in Chimkent, Chimkent Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Shymkent, South Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and writer, known for Ayka (2018), Bread Day (1998) and Tulpan (2008).- Elena Drapeko was born on 29 September 1948 in Uralsk, West Kazakhstan Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Oral, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Belaya doroga (1975), Bezottsovshchina (1977) and Window to Paris (1993).
- Evgenia Brendes was born in 1989 in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for Problemski Hotel (2015), Sum of Histories (2015) and Styx (2024).
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Olga Korotko made her first short films while studying with Darezhan Omirbayev. She achieved a degree of international recognition and was selected for the Asian Film Academy program at the Busan Festival.
She went on to study film at the New York Film Academy (2014-2015) and then took part in the Berlinale Talents Campus (2016). Subsequently, she obtained an MFA in Film Directing at the Zhurgenov National Academy of Fine Arts in Kazakhstan. Her first feature film, Bad Bad Winter, had its world premiere at ACID Cannes 2018. She has since then been teaching, screening films for festivals, and working on her second feature film, "Crickets, it's your turn."- Vladimir Tolokonnikov was born on 25 June 1943 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He was an actor, known for Khottabych (2006), Heart of a Dog (1988) and Mechty idiota (1993). He was married to Nadezhda Tolokonnikova. He died on 15 July 2017 in Moscow, Russia.
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Canadian filmmaker, born in Kazakhstan. Attended Downside School in England. Graduated from Upper Canada College in Toronto. Completed the directing program at Lee Strasberg in New York. Writer and director of 1920s anthology crime caper Burning Daylight (2010), starring Robert Knepper and Paul Calderon, adapted from Jack London. Writer and producer of cyber thriller Hacker (2016), starring Callan McAuliffe. Producer and distributor of Business Ethics (2019) Business Ethics, starring Larenz Tate.- Julia Pogrebinska was born on 16 July 1984 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Wataha (2014), In Hiding (2013) and Pitbull: New Orders (2016). She has been married to John Scott since 19 August 2017.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Writer
Ziv Berkovich was born on 5 April 1984 in Kazakhstan. He is a cinematographer and writer, known for Golden Voices (2019), NO-ONE (2018) and Homeport (2016).- Writer
- Actor
- Producer
Sergey Lukyanenko was born on 11 April 1968 in Karatau, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is a writer and actor, known for Night Watch (2004), Day Watch (2006) and A Rough Draft (2018).- Raisa Ryazanova was an Honored Artist of Russia (1993), People's Artist of Russia (2005). In 1964 she graduated from the Ryazan Musical Pedagogical School (accordion class). About a year Ryazanova worked as a teacher in a music school, then she entered the GITIS for the course of Platon Vladimirovich Leslie. In 1969 she graduated from the State Institute of Theatrical Arts of A.V. Lunacharskiy. Since 1969 Raisa Ryazanova worked under contracts, since 1979 she was an actress of the film studio named after M. Gorky. In the difficult 90-ies, in the absence of roles in the cinema, she earned as a taxi driver. Driving license Ryazanova received in 1986. She has won a cup "Avtoledi-2003" in competitions of the Moscow amateur racers. Was married to a classmate for GITIS Yuri Perov, they had a son - Danila Perov (born in 1969) - an actor. Raisa Ryazanova is the laureate of the State Prize of the USSR for the role of Antonina in the film "Moscow does not believe in tears" (1981).
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Emir Baigazin was born on 19 July 1984 in Alma-Ata, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. Emir is a director and writer, known for Harmony Lessons (2013), The River (2018) and The Wounded Angel (2016).- Actor
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Peter Zhmutski was born in the former Soviet Union, in what is today the country of Kazakhstan. Growing up in the capital city of Almaty with a population over 2 million people, Zhmutski's life has always included diverse forms of art. His extensive educational background includes graduating from six different schools. Zhmutski studied and mastered the crafts of music, sports, foreign languages, acting, film, video and television, and even professional writing.
Zhmutski came to the United States of America in 1998 having completed an 8-year music degree and holding a diploma from the Linguistic Gymnasia of Almaty. From childhood, Zhmutski has always been active in stage performances. In Kansas he studied theatre and received his Associate degree from Fort Scott Community College, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Zhmutski moved on to Pittsburg State University to study Communications with an emphasis in Broadcasting. Back home in Kazakhstan, Zhmutski hosted National Television shows for children, which made him feel quite at home with the craft of Broadcasting. After producing several TV shows at PSU, winning the highest awards for his Public Service Announcements and receiving his bachelor degree Magna Cum Laude, Zhmutski opened his own production company "PZ Production" and began making films.
"PZ Production" started in 2002. Zhmutski has already directed and produced 13 shorts, 3 feature films, 3 documentaries, 1 mini series, numerous corporate, training, television projects and music videos. As an actor in major roles, he has participated in more than 25 films and 10 television and web projects. Several of Zhumtski's 20 international merits and awards were presented in Oklahoma at the Barebones International Film Festival and Script-2-Screen International Film Festival. Zhmutski also received 2 Platinum Remi, 1 Gold Remi, and 1 Silver Remi awards in Houston at the 3rd oldest International Film Festival - Worldfest where such directors as Spielberg, Lynch, Cohen Brothers, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott and many others have been recognized with awards.
Zhmutski moved to Oklahoma in 2003. He received his Master of Professional Writing diploma from the University of Oklahoma where Zhmutski also taught film and video courses for two years. In Oklahoma, Zhmutski produced films together with Golden Wing Films, Darkwood Productions, New Ad Age International, National Film Studios, National Film Project Co., Gon Productions and V-DIGI Media.
Zhmutski also produced 15 original individual music CDs and scored 16 films. Over the past 7 years, Zhmutski has also given concerts of his original solo performances, most of which were done as benefit events. His last big performance was a Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert held in Norman, Oklahoma in December of 2005.
Zhmutski has been invited to develop projects for different production companies across the United States. In 2006 he worked as a creative producer/director at 21st-Century Studios in Jacksonville Florida. From 2007 to 2009 he developed projects for Hollywood companies in California.
Zhmutski returned to Norman, Oklahoma in January 2009 with his wife and daughter. He is a published writer. Today Zhmutski is teamed up with internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning filmmakers to develop and produce projects in the motion picture industry.
In 2013 Zhmutski produced and directed another feature film in Oklahoma called "Project Ghost Town" which will premiere in 2014. In February 2013 Zhmutski produced the first 3D feature film shot in Oklahoma called "Higher Mission" starring Casper Van Dien and Catherine Oxenberg.- Eva Dedova was born on 22 February 1992 in Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for Mehmetçik Kut'ül Amare (2018), Mahmut & Meryem (2013) and If You Love (2023).
- Svetlana Pismichenko was born on 28 November 1964 in Burli village, Kustanai region, USSR, Kazakh SSR [now Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for The Castle (1994), Morphine (2008) and Brother (1997).
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- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Viktor Lakisov was born on 23 July 1976 in Tselinograd, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Astana, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and assistant director, known for Blood Hockey, Quackerz (2016) and Night Watch (2004).- Berik is a Kazakh actor and film producer. As an actor he has been named The Best Actor of 2011 for his performance in "The Liquidator" and "Returning to the A", which hit the Oscar's Long List. Born in Kzyl-Orda, Berik raised in Almaty, south capital of Kazakhstan. His father is a police officer and mother is an educator in kindergarten. Berik's career began with performance in the theater. His debut theater role was in William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet", in which he played Laertes the son of Polonius. Berik made his big screen breakthrough in 2005, when he took a part in Rymbek Alpiyev's "Wolf Hour". Later in 2005, Berik starred in "Zastava" and "Mahambet" followed by "Mustafa Shokai", which was filmed in Prague. In 2008 Berik starred in "Brothers", TV Series created and directed by Akhan Satayev, well known Kazakh film director. Berik continued his run with Akhan in 2010 action-drama film "The Liquidator" co-starring Vinnie Jones and Karlygash Muhammedzhanova. Berik is a close friend of Dauren Kamshibaeff, film director and producer, whom he met while taking acting courses in Hollywood.
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Zhanna Issabayeva was born in 1968 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. She graduated from the journalism faculty of Kazakh States University in 1991. She has worked as a producer and director since 1993.
In 2007 debuted with the full-length feature film Karoy (2007) which took part in Venice Film Festival, "Critics Week" and was nominated for "Best Asian Director 2007" at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards.- Stathis Papadopoulos was born in 1980 in Kazakhstan. He is an actor, known for Hostage (2005), Beauty Before Age: The Sitcom and From the Edge of the City (1998).
- Ailana Tinibayeva was born on 15 August 2009 in Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for Every Summertime - Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
- Natalya Kosteneva was born on 1 December 1984 in Semipalatinsk, Semipalatinskaya oblast, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Semey, Shyghs Qazaqstan oblysy, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Bless the Woman (2003), Odnoy levoy (2015) and Samyy luchshiy den! (2015).
- Askar Ilyasov was born on 22 February 1996 in Akmola, Kazakhstan. He is an actor, known for Podrostki v kosmose, To the Lake (2019) and Put lidera. V epitsentre mira (2018).
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Victoria Dayneko - (born on May 12, 1987 in Kazakhstan) famous international singer, songwriter, actress and model, winner of various awards. Since 2004 she became famous in Russia and eastern Europe after her victory at the Star Factory-5 All-Russian TV show.
Victoria's Russian songs have a multi million audience in eastern Europe and have repeatedly topped the Russian charts. During her carer Victoria won numerous music awards. She won the main Russian music award "Golden Gramophone" several times.
As a famous model, Victoria starred for Playboy Russia magazine cover several times. As a singer in 2014 Victoria was declared as a Singer of the Year by Russian Glamour magazine. As an actress Victoria starred in various movies, series and music videos. She worked for Walt Disney Pictures and DreamWorks as part of voiceover of animated series Tangled and Trolls.
Victoria is actively working on new international projects, mainly in the United States.
Music albums released: "Igolka" (Russian, 2008), "V" (English, 2014), "Smaily" (Russian, 2018), "Magnitnye" (Russian, 2019).
In 2007, Victoria recorded a soundtrack for the movie "V Ozhidanii Chuda" (Eng. "Waiting for a Miracle") - "Film Ne O Lyubvi" (Eng. "The Movie is not About Love"). At the same time a video clip for this song was shot.
In 2009 Victoria recorded a title soundtrack to major movie about Navy Admiral Kolchak and presented it at the Russian premiere with the orchestra.
In 2010 Victoria became the voice of Russian "Tangled", famous Walt Disney Pictures movie.
In 2011 hit song «Sotri ego iz memory» («Erase him from your memory») was released by Victoria Dayneko and got Russian Golden Gramophone award and millions of fans all over Russia and eastern Europe.
In 2013-2014 Victoria wrote an English album in London with talented music producer Pete «Boxsta» Martin along side with Dantae Johnson. This album named «V» was released in November 2014.
In November 2014 Victoria was declared as a Singer of the Year by Russian Glamour Magazine.
In 2014 Victoria released music video to a song «Bei Sebia» («Beat Yourself»). This video gained over 30 millions of views on YouTube all over the world.
In 2015 Victoria got married and gave birth to her daughter.
In 2016 she shocked everyone with quickly returning to the stage in her best shape.
In October 2016, a DreamWorks animated movie "Trolls" was released in Russia. The main character - princess Poppy - was voiced in Russian by Victoria Dayneko.
In 2018 Successful Russian TV series project «Ulyotniy Ekipazh» («Fly Equipage») invited Victoria to join their cast giving her a part of ex-wife of main character. This was her another acting experience on the screen.
In 2019 February first Victoria released new album «Magnitnye» («Magnetic») and music video to a song «Tvoya Devochka» («Your Girl») that gained millions of views on YouTube.
In 2019 was announced that Victoria Dayneko will voice Poppy character in the second part of Dreamworks animated movie Trolls World Tour 2020.- Director
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In 1977 Rachid Nougmanov graduated from an architectural institute. In 1984 he entered the VGIK Moscow Film Institute. His first feature The Needle (1988) initiated what was to become in cinematic history: the 'Kazakh New Wave'. Claiming recognition abroad at festivals including Berlin, Toronto and Sundance, the film took First Prize at Nuremberg and was released in the USSR with 1,000 prints in circulation (the resulting boxoffice number - over 30 million admissions). The film's star, Victor Tsoi, was voted Best Actor of the Year 1989 by the national press. From 1989 to 1992, Nougmanov served as President of the Union of Kazakh Filmmakers. In 1992-1993, he wrote, directed and produced The Wild East, which won international acclaim in venues spanning from Venice to Los Angeles to Tokyo, and was honored in Valenciennes, France with the Prix Special du Jury. Since 1993 Rachid Nougmanov resides in Paris.