Cheki Cario is considered a French actor who has Turkish roots. He began his career with participation in classical and modern theater productions, then decided to conquer the film industry. Known as an actor in Hollywood and French cinema. He took part in the work of the director of French descent - Luc Besson.
But you do not need to take him only as an actor, he is also a musician and author of his own songs. In 2006, his first album was released.
Checks Cario. Biography
Was born on October 4, 1953. The city of his birth is Istanbul, it is a large city in Turkey.
His mother had Greek roots, and his father was Sephardic, his father's family was from Spain. At an early age, Cheki Cario, along with his parents, was forced to move to France, in its capital - Paris.
He began his career by mastering the dramatic craft in the theater, where he performed classical roles. Later, he drew attention to more modern productions, joining the Strasbourg Theater. But even in this period he did not cease to give preference to classics.
Personal life
Not so much is known about the personal life of the actor and musician; he does not like to let strangers into their family affairs.
It is known that he was married to an actress and model of French descent. Their marriage was registered on December 21, 1995, but he was not destined to continue his whole life, and the couple divorced.
Now is in a relationship with actress Valerie Keruzore.
Creative way
After joining the theater in Strasbourg, filmmakers noticed him. From the beginning of 1980, he began his career in the world of cinema.
After participating in various French films, Cheki Cario began to be invited to Hollywood paintings. Quite often you can see him in the role of a Frenchman.
He played the role of the French officer, who eagerly longed for revenge, in the film "Patriot", where he played Mel Gibson.
Checks Cario. Filmography
The role of Augustine was played in a film entitled "The Return of Martin Gerr", directed by Daniel Vinh. Also in this work was attended by Gerard Depardieu. The film is about a young man who returned from the army. Distrust grows around him, because he has changed a lot, the situation is becoming sensitive. People ask one question: "Is he really Martin Gerr?"
Cheki Cario is known for the film “Full Moon Eyes”, where he played a major role. Namely a young man named Remy. The plot unfolds around the intern of Louise, who lives with her young man Remy near Paris. Their relationship is quite complicated. When the quarrel becomes too much, the girl decides to start renting a house in Paris, where she talks with a writer waiting for her attention. At a party, she meets a man and invites him to her. But soon she begins to regret her actions and realizes that she loves only one person - Remy.
The film "Bear", which was shot in 1988, was in the top 250 best films according to visitors to the site KinoPoisk.ru, and it is in the honorable place 204. The film tells the story of a teddy bear who lost his mother and was left completely alone. His life would not be so dangerous if it were not for two hunters who are looking for their prey.
For the role of Roger, he was approved in the film "The Good Thief", which was released in 2002. We are talking about a thief with experience planning a major scam - robbing a casino. He collects the best team, but among them there are those who want easy prey and think about how to deceive the old thief. But it turns out that not everything is so simple, and the main character has an ace up his sleeve.
Checks Cario gets the role of Alex Belmont in the 2008 film "A Long Date". The film tells the story of Julia and Alex, who met in Malta and gave each other a promise to return here after 25 years. And now the time has come. So much has happened over the years, Julia is married to Jack, who is the exact opposite of Alex. But she remembers her promise and persuades Jack to go to Malta under the pretext of a second honeymoon.
Of the recent works, where Cheki Karyo participated, one can note the film of 2018 release "Mary Magdalene". The director of the picture was Garth Davis. The film is about Mary, who is considered one of the most mysterious personalities in the history of the whole world. After joining the group, the key link of which was Jesus, she finds her place in this world. Checks Cario got the role of Elisha in this film.