Like many famous actors, Evgeny Shirikov in childhood could not even imagine that he was destined to become famous. However, by the age of 29, he managed to star in more than ten film and television projects, including “Beautiful Life”, “Kitchen”, “Bait for an Angel”, “Live to Love”. What is the story of a provincial guy who managed to conquer Moscow?
Actor Evgeny Shirikov: biography, family
The star of the series "Beautiful Life" was born in Vologda, it happened in July 1988. Like many famous actors, Evgeny Shirikov comes from a family far from the art world. His childhood can hardly be called cloudlessly happy. The mother raised the boy, as the father left the family shortly after the birth of his son. The fact that he has a half older brother and sister, Shirikov learned already in adulthood.
Eugene was barely 11 when his mother died. The father could not take the child to him, as he was serving a term in prison. He spent several years in a boarding school. In childhood, the boy was seriously interested in sports, tried many kinds - from mountaineering to skiing. Like many famous actors, Evgeny Shirikov could not imagine that he would connect his life with the world of cinema and theater. In his dreams, he saw himself as a brave military man.
Education, Theater
As a child, Eugene was fond of not only sports. He attended the drama club, although at first he did not attach much importance to this hobby. At the boarding school, Shirikov met with teacher Nina Vladimirovna Maltseva. This woman was the first to appreciate his abilities. She made every effort to ensure that the orphan was taken to the art school at the children's musical theater.
In 2007, Eugene continued his education at SPbGATI, he ended up in the workshop of a talented teacher Podgorodinsky. As a student, the young man began to collaborate with the Rock Opera Theater. “Nameless Star”, “Juno and Avos”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Jesus Christ is a Superstar” - these are just some of the sensational productions with his participation.
The biography of Yevgeny Shirikov indicates that he graduated from St. Petersburg State Technical University in 2011. Soon after, the aspiring actor moved to Moscow and took part in the production of the musical Sounds of Music, playing the role of a young officer. He also played in the play "West Side Story", which was staged at the Chekhov Moscow Art Theater.
First successes
Like many actors, Eugene Shirikov became famous thanks to the series. He first hit the set in 2012. The young man played a cameo role in the television project Patrol. Vasilievsky Island ”.
In 2013, Shirikov first sat in the director's chair. He presented to the public a documentary “I Live,” which tells about the difficult life of orphans. Eugene lost his mother early, spent several years in a boarding school. Therefore, the problems faced by orphaned children are well known to him.
Finest hour
Thanks to what role was Eugene Shirikov famous for, films and series with which are considered in the article? Fame came to a young man in 2014. It was then that the TV show "Beautiful Life" was presented to the audience court, in which he played one of the key roles.
The hero of Shirikov in this series was Yura Sokolov. The young man is in love with a beautiful girl who reciprocates with him. However, the machinations of envious people prevent them from being together. The actor fell in love with this character as soon as he got acquainted with the script. In the work on the role, he used personal experience.
To consolidate the success of Eugene helped sports drama "Champions", released in the same year. In this film, the actor brilliantly embodied the image of hockey player Sergei Fedorov.
Filmography
In which film and television projects did Yevgeny Shirikov appear by the age of 29? Films and series in which he can be seen are listed below:
- "Kitchen".
- "A melody for two voices."
- "Champions".
- "Beautiful life".
- "Wicked joke."
- "Marriage games."
- "Provincial Madonna."
- "Bait for an angel."
- "May I hug you?"
- "I will never give up."
- "Live to love."
- "A bullseye from an apple tree."
- "Second youth."
In 2018, the television movie "The Seventh Guest" with the participation of the actor is expected.
Personal life
What happens in the personal life of Evgeny Shirikov? For several years now, the star of Beautiful Life has been married. The actor's choice was a girl whose professional activity is not related to cinema. Shirikov’s wife is a yoga instructor. The couple raise their son Timur and plan to have another child.