Arthur Viktorovich Vakha - theater and film actor, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. Colorful, stately, non-fussy - it is definitely not to be confused with anyone. He loves his work and loves life; not chasing success, but not running away from it. He lives for his pleasure and tries to take everything from life. Freelance artist, "old" rock'n'roll and incorrigible romantic - read the details of his biography and creative activities in our article.
Mom's unusual name
Arthur Vakha is a native of St. Petersburg. He was born into a theatrical family (it happened in January 1964) and grew up as a fidget - he liked to hooligan and delivered a lot of trouble to his relatives.
The artistâs mother, Volya Vasilyevna Vakha, is an architect by first education. I must say that in this profession, a woman has achieved some success - in Tallinn there is a whole quarter designed by her. However, Volya Vasilievna did not make the profession a business of her whole life. At some point, she became interested in theater and decided to engage in theater directing.
By the way, one interesting story is associated with her unusual name. The woman herself is from Ukraine, she was born in the city of Krivoy Rog. Once upon a time, a whole camp of gypsies lived on the outskirts of the village, and among them was a very proud and freedom-loving gypsy named Volya â she sang, danced, and fascinated with her beauty. Many townspeople came to see the girl. Volya Vasilievnaâs mother, Arthur Vakhiâs grandmother, also fell under the romantic influence of the gypsy people and decided to call her daughter the name of that gypsy.
It is difficult to say how an unusual name influenced the fate of a woman. However, she lived an interesting life, she was always surrounded by intelligent people - artists, artists. Representatives of bohemia often gathered in her house.
About father
Arthur Viktorovichâs father, Viktor Andreyevich Vakha, was a vagabond actor without special education, but, as Arthur himself believes, he was very talented. Victor Vakha left his family when the boy was three years old - since then the men have not talked, and the actor knows little about his father.
The surname Vaha comes from an ancient Estonian family. She inherited our hero and became his faithful companion in life - Arthur is rarely called by name, more often his name is simply Vaha.
Having a similar explosive genetic mixture, Arthur Viktorovich Vakha, probably, could not choose another way, except to become an artist. In childhood, of course, he thought about the future. At one time he was going to go to medical school to become a surgeon. However, all this was superficial, and deep down, the guy always felt that he would become an artist - his fate was almost a foregone conclusion. As the actor himself, laughing, expresses himself, he was "infected" in childhood. Although the fate of the drama circles and school activities of the guy passed, oddly enough. An acting career began very early and, as often happens, thanks to the occasion.
How did I get on stage ...
When Arthur Vakha was six years old, he went to one of the rehearsals of the play at the Lensovet Theater, where his mother at that time worked as an assistant with Igor Petrovich Vladimirov, the theaterâs chief director. There was simply no one to leave the child with at home, and the woman took him to the theater with him - the boy was playing quietly in the corner, by the side scenes.
During the rehearsal, the director decided that at some point in the action a child should appear on the stage. Arthur caught his eye, and the man called the baby to him. Arthur was immediately instructed and told what to do and how, and the boy was not taken aback. Remembering the case today, the actor says that then everything that happened seemed to him some kind of routine, he did not realize what was really happening. However, he liked to play on stage, and Arthur Waha performed his small role until the age of twelve. Adult colleagues on the stage immediately noted the boyâs talent. By the way, the actorâs brothers love to repeat that itâs impossible to replay children and animals. For honestly earned and very modest fees, Arthur could sometimes treat his yard comrades with ice cream.
It is noteworthy that in the debut performance of Vakha eminent actors played, among them was Alisa Brunovna Freindlich. She even then drew attention to a talented boy. Many years later, Waha again met with the actress. It happened in LGITMiK on state exams - Alisa Brunovna was a member of the examination committee.
The beginning of time
Arthur Viktorovich Vakha began his career by working at the Comedy Theater, where he got after graduating from a theater institute. The guy got a call and was invited to an interview, according to the results of which he was accepted into the troupe. However, the actor did not immediately begin work - at first he paid the debt to his homeland and served in the army. By the way, Vakha was distributed to the tank troops, but because of the large physique in the tank he was "very crowded." That is why the young man spent the days of his military service in the repair team.
Work in the theater began with several introductory roles, which today the actor will not even name. But his debut performance, in which the artist got one of the main roles, Arthur Viktorovich remembers well - this is the production of "Twelfth Night." By the way, now Arthur Waha, whose photo can be seen on posters of various performances, is no longer participating in this production, and I am glad about it. The actor says that every time he goes on stage, he tries to bring something new to the characterâs image to interest the viewer - the same performance cannot be the same. And since the production of âTwelfth Nightâ is already content with the âadultâ - she is already more than ten years old - to come up with something in advance is becoming unbearable.
Among the productions of the State Academic Comedy Theater, in which Arthur Viktorovich is engaged, one can distinguish the performances: âPassion for Moliereâ, âMy Cherry Orchardâ, âVillage Wifeâ.
Creative biography
Today, Arthur Viktorovich Vakha is a free artist. He does not belong to the troupe of any of the theaters, but participates in performances only on contractual terms. And, not hiding his feelings, he shares that he is very happy with this form of cooperation, because he has a wonderful opportunity to choose in which performances to participate and with which directors to interact. In addition to playing at the Akimov State Academic Comedy Theater, the actor takes part in the performances of the Comedyant's Shelter Theater - âEating Served !!!â; directed by the Farsi Theater - âStepanchikovo Village and its inhabitantsâ. Vakha also has a job at the Tovstonogov Russian State Academic Bolshoi Theater and Theater - the actor plays in the play Talents and Fans, and at the Lensovet Theater in productions of The Conspiracy of Feelings, The Preserve, and others.
Filming in the movies is an integral part of the profession in which Arthur Waha took place. Films with his participation today can be seen on many television channels of the country. Among the paintings most liked by the viewer, one can single out the serial film âBreathe with me,â where the actor played not the most positive character - businessman Vadim. In the series "Pregnancy Test" Arthur Viktorovich happened to play the head doctor of the Samoryadov Clinic. In the sensational historical film âThe Battalion,â Vakha got a small but very characteristic role as a Bolshevik soldier. True, Arthur Viktorovich has no major roles. Oddly enough, but the actor is not at all worried about this. He says that any work is work, and a professional will do it in a quality manner, no matter where - in the full meter or in a serial film, in the title role, or in an episode.
In addition to this, the actor Vakha is engaged in dubbing, and I must say, in his track record there are a lot of voiced pictures. Among them: âWithout a faceâ, âTarzanâ, âGangster Petersburg. The Crash of Antibiotic â,â Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines â,â The Legend of Zorro âand others.
Personal life
The personal life of Arthur Wahi today is an open topic. The actor admits that his public profession attracts the attention of women, however, contrary to the popular opinion of the majority, the artist does not consider himself a heartthrob who breaks women's fate. He does not change his companions like gloves, does not collect meetings with them.
The actor has an unsuccessful marriage with a colleague in the shop. The wife of Arthur Wahi - theater and film actress Irina Tsvetkova. In the marriage, the actors had a daughter, Maria, who, by the way, followed in the footsteps of her star parents. However, Vakhaâs family did not work out. Arthur and Irina divorced, but maintained normal human relations. Arthur Viktorovich answers evasively about questions about readiness to create a new family. The actor does not exclude this possibility, however, he does not specifically take any steps to this.
Today, Arthur Viktorovich Vakha lives for his pleasure. He is busy with work, in his free time he is engaged in music. The actor formed his own musical rock group, in which he performs as a soloist - on weekends the whole "gang" gets together. Men rehearse, socialize, enjoy life. In addition to music, Waha is fond of motorcycles, parachuting, diving. In a word, he is extreme.
In the theater, our hero dreams of playing King Lear; in the movie he wouldnât refuse any interesting big role. However, only for your own pleasure, not for fame.
When asked about creative achievements, Arthur Viktorovich Vakha, without hesitation, replies that he realized his potential by only 20%. And this means that the artist has a lot of plans ahead. He did not stop dreaming, and life still continues to amaze him.