In our difficult time, films with Ukrainian actors cannot be called insanely popular, because cinema and theater are going through difficult times now. And no wonder that artists leave for other countries in search of well-paid work and fame. But still there are such popular and successful Ukrainian actors and actresses who are happy to take part in domestic projects. And while working abroad, they always emphasize their origin. These people will be discussed in this article.
Bogdan Mortar
Ask any resident of the former CIS, what Ukrainian actors (photos are presented in the article) do you know? Of course, the first answer will be just that - Bogdan Stupka. And this is not surprising, because over the course of his career this person has played so many roles that it is impossible to count them. Behind his shoulders is work in such famous films as “Driver for Faith”, “East-West”, “Fire and Sword”, “Sappho”, “Hare over the Abyss”, “Own”, “Taras Bulba”, “Yesterday ended war ”and many others.
But not only this became famous for Bogdan Silvestrovich Stupka. From 1999 to 2001, he was the Minister of Culture of Ukraine. In 2001, he became president of the Kiev Youth Film Festival, and in 2009 became the head of the Kiev International Festival. In addition, the actor won many awards and prizes not only of his country, but also received recognition far abroad. In 2011 he was awarded the title "Hero of Ukraine" for his enormous contribution to the development of cinema and theater.
Bogdan Silvestrovich died July 22, 2012, but his memory is forever imprinted in his works.
Bogdan Benyuk
The list of “Famous Ukrainian actors” will be continued by a man known far beyond the borders of his homeland. Bogdan Mikhailovich was born on May 26, 1957 and since childhood dreamed of getting into the cinema and theater. After graduating from the institute in 1978, he worked in many theaters in the country, and also starred in films of both domestic and foreign production.
The actor is known to the audience for such works: “Aty-bats, soldiers were coming ...”, “Liquidation”, “Ivan Strength”, “Diamond Hunters”. He was the host of many well-known television programs. In addition to acting, Bogdan Benyuk is also involved in politics. In 2010, this famous showman became deputy chairman of one of the most famous political parties - VO "Freedom".
Vladimir Zelensky
In addition to the "old-timers" of cinema and theater, young Ukrainian actors and actresses are very popular. One of these is this famous showman, who became famous far beyond the borders of his homeland. The comedian's talent was noticed even during the actor’s participation in KVN, where he played for the national team of his city. In 1997, Vladimir becomes the captain of a new team, which he himself creates, "95th quarter." In addition to participating in KVN, this team starts touring in many cities of the CIS countries, and in 2003 received a proposal to create a series of concerts from the well-known TV channel “1 + 1”. Since then, the popularity of the “95th quarter” has only increased. In 2005, this show moved to the Inter TV channel and received the name “Evening Quarter”.
Vladimir Zelinsky is becoming one of the most sought after showmen. He takes part in such famous projects as “Dancing with the Stars”, “I Want to VIA Gro”, musicals “Three Musketeers”, “For Two Hares” and many others. But television does not fully reveal the potential of the actor, and therefore Vladimir begins to act in films. He is known to the viewer for such works: “Love in the Big City”, “Office Romance: Our Time”.
Ruslana Pysanka
This woman can be called with confidence the most charismatic actress of Ukrainian cinema and television. The future star of the screens was born on November 17, 1965. Ruslana's father worked as a cameraman in one of the famous studios. This left its mark on the character of the girl. Therefore, Ruslana entered the directing department, which she graduated in 1995. In the same year, she starred in the movie "Moskal Sorcerer."
This work brought her the
Alexander Dovzhenko Prize
, which can be considered the starting point in the career of the actress. Ruslana starred in such films as “Fire and Sword”, “Black Council” “Rzhevsky against Napoleon”, “Taxi for an Angel”. In addition, the actress participated in many successful television projects.
Olga Sumskaya
The list of “Famous Ukrainian actors and actresses” is continued by a woman who is called the sex symbol of Ukrainian cinema. Olga Vyacheslavovna was born in a family of actors on August 22, 1966 in the city of Lviv. It is not surprising that she followed in the footsteps of her parents, since from childhood Sumskaya watched their work and spent all her time in the theater.
In 1987, Olga, after graduation, began work. In 1997, the series “Roksolana” was released, in which Sumy plays the role of the main character. This time can be called the "finest hour" of the actress, after this work Olga becomes famous not only in her homeland, but also far beyond its borders. During her career, the actress took part in such films: “Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka”, “Return of the Musketeers”, “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors”, “Ivan Sila” and many others.
Irma Vitovskaya
Our rating “Famous Ukrainian Actors” continues with one of the most charismatic and memorable young actresses. Irma Grigoryevna was born in Ivano-Frankivsk on December 30, 1974.
She graduated from the Lviv Music Institute in 1998 and moved to Kiev, where she began working as an actress in the Academic Young Theater. She became famous thanks to the main role in the series "Lesya + Roma", which was released in 2005. Since then, she has taken part in many well-known projects not only of cinema, but also of television.
Vladimir Goryansky
The famous Ukrainian actor was born in the Lugansk region on February 24, 1959. He studied at the Dnepropetrovsk Theater School, after which he entered the Kiev University of Arts. Since 1989 he has been working in the drama and comedy theater. The role of a doctor in the famous series "The Birthday of the Bourgeois" brought him immense popularity. After this role, Vladimir became a sought-after actor who was invited to work not only in films, but also on television. Famous works: “Unconquered”, “Iron Hundred” and others.
A few more celebrities
Actors of Ukrainian cinema that are worth mentioning: Konstantin Stepankov, Ivan Gavrilyuk, Anatoly Dyachenko, Alexei Vertinsky, Grigory Gladiy, Natalia Buzko, Vitaliy Linetsky, Sergey Romanyuk, Anatoly Khostikoev, Natalia Sumskaya, Viktor Andrienko, Alexey Bogdanovich, Ostap Stupka.