The series "Matchmakers" is rightfully considered popular, because, regardless of age category and social status, it has gained popularity among most Russian-speaking viewers around the world. This kind, positive and funny story from the very beginning was simply doomed to success. The culmination of the popularity of the series was the film "Matchmakers 5" (2011). The actors have already managed to get used to each other and make friends. They practically became a real family, and throughout the series this kind atmosphere of mutual understanding and love is felt.
The beginning of the success of the "Matchmakers"
This is the rare case when you want to watch a series over and over again, telling relatives and friends about it. It is in perfect harmony with summertime, when the family gathers somewhere outside the city for a relaxing holiday. Interestingly, the 1st season consisted of only 2 episodes, as the co-authors doubted their success and did not want to extend the dubious project in advance. However, this masterpiece caused such a flurry of delight and requests from the audience to remove at least one more season that the team simply could not refuse such a success. Moreover, throughout the series, including in Matchmakers 5, the actors and roles remained unchanged, so the audience became attached to their favorite characters and was imbued with a special love for them.
Fedor Dobronravov (Ivan Stepanovich)
Perhaps the most beloved character of the viewers was Ivan Budko in the brilliant performance of Fedor Dobronravov. Of all the actors in the movie "Matchmakers 5" (2011), it was he who received the largest share of applause and recognition. For the role of Ivan in 2009, Fedor received the national movie award "TV Star" in the nomination "Favorite Actor". In 2011 - the honorary title of People's Artist of the Russian Federation.
As for life behind the scenes, Fedor Dobronravov has a happy family and 2 sons, both also removed. Victor took part in the famous project “Don't Be Born Beautiful” and played a cameo role in “Interns”, and you could see Ivan in “Cadets”.
Lyudmila Artemyeva (Olga Nikolaevna)
Few people know that this Honored People's Artist of Russia was born in Germany, and her daughter graduated with a degree in German Language Translator. Nevertheless, in the movie "Matchmakers 5" (2011), the actress superbly managed to play a purely Russian intelligent woman, seductive and self-sufficient. For her role in Swat, Lyudmila won the Teletriumph 2010 award as the best actress in a television series, as well as TV Star 2011 in the Favorite Actress nomination. Lyudmila Artemyeva is also a devoted supporter of the Renaissance: Golden Age organization, which is widely perceived as a totalitarian sect.
Nikolay Dobrynin (Mitya)
The role of a local alcoholic was not easy for Nikolai, because in real life the actor does not drink. However, he managed to get used to the role very plausibly, and in between the Swat season, the actor starred in the spin-off of the Mityaya Tales series. Funny and at heart a good village man fell in love with the viewer from the first shots, because it was with him the most ridiculous adventures of the Budko and Kovalevs. The actors of the film "Matchmakers 5" (2011) did not deny the season 3 of "Bayk Mityaya", but the filming process had to be postponed.
Anna Nightmare as Zhenya Kovaleva
Especially worth noting the magnificent cast of the series. According to the audience, all the actors got along so well in the role that it seems like they are in life. Is this not an indicator of high professionalism? In addition to honored artists such as Fedor Dobronravov, Nikolai Dobrynin and Lyudmila Artemyeva, the project revealed the talent of the young Ukrainian actress Anna Koshmal, who first appeared in the ranks of the actors of the movie "Matchmakers 5". Anna brilliantly played the matured Zhenya Kovaleva, who grew up into a bastard girl, a gothic fan and vocalist of a local group. For this role, Anna was twice standardized for the Ukrainian Teletriumph award. Now the actress is only 23 years old, but in her piggy bank there are already more than 20 projects, including “Matchmakers 7”, which will be released in 2018.
Marina Serdeshniuk (Katya Berkovich)
The series "Matchmakers 5" for actress Marina Serdeshniuk also became a debut and revealed her acting talent. She played the difficult teenager Katya, whose hobbies boiled down to guys and discos. However, her friendship with Zhenya taught her a lot, and the unbearable Katya turned into a kind and sincere girl in front of the viewers, albeit with a peculiar sense of humor. Now Marina is 21 years old, and, unfortunately, she is not so passionate about her acting career. In addition to “Matchmakers”, she starred in only 3 projects, but in the new season Marina will also appear in the role of Katie.
Interesting facts about the "Matchmakers"
- In her youth, Tatyana Kravchenko guessed that fame would come to her at 57, it is interesting that it was at that age that she began acting in "Matchmakers". The hardest episode for her was the scene with an excavator. Since the actress is very afraid of heights, between the takes Tatyana was always supported by an assistant.
- In the scene with Philip Kirkorov, the actors needed to depict extreme amazement, but the singer kept making funny faces behind the scenes all the time, so the actors could hardly restrain their laughter until the cherished “Stop, shot.”
- The little actress Sophia, who played Zhenya, did not spend her first fee, but gave it to her grandparents. The most difficult scene for the girl was an episode with plums. Since it took several takes to make the scene work as it should, in total, the actress had to eat a whole plate. Participating in the filming along with adults (sometimes even with temperature), Sofia managed to do homework in between scenes.
- The shooting of the film “Matchmakers 5” (2011) was not easy for the actors, as they had to spend 12-14 hours a day on the set. On average, 10 episodes were captured per day.
- For all the seasons of Swat, Fedor Dobronravov danced 5 dances, sang 17 songs and independently controlled 20 vehicles.
- in 2016, due to the situation in Ukraine, 2 Russian actors - Olga Artemyeva and Nikolai Dobrynin - were denied entry into the country, so it was decided to shoot season 7 in Belarus.