The Yankovsky-Fandera couple is different from other unions in the artistic world. And this is not surprising. Oleg Yankovsky has been married to Lyudmila Zorina for over forty years. Twenty-seven years his son is married to Oksana Fandera. In this family, marriage may not be in heaven, but certainly for life. What is surprising, given the cinematic profession of representatives of this noble family.
The article will discuss one of the most famous Russian couples. Philip Jankowski and Oksana Fandera were married in 1990. Their family can be called an exemplary, although in the yellow press from time to time there is information about the discord between the famous spouses.
Oksana Fandera
The future actress was born in Odessa in 1967. The wife of Philip Jankowski comes from an ancient gypsy family, whose representatives had no relation to art. The mother of the actress was Jewish. From an early age, Oksana was distinguished by a rebellious and hot-tempered disposition. She also dreamed of an acting career. Fortunately, in the early seventies of the last century, the family moved to Moscow - the city where the country's best theater schools are located.
In the capital, the future wife of Philip Jankowski - a representative of the famous acting dynasty - played a small role in the legendary musical film "The Adventures of Electronics". She could appear on Soviet screens and in the image of a more significant heroine - a friend of the main character. But the director at the last moment approved another young talent for this role.
After graduation, Oksana went to GITIS. The girl was full of determination and pressure. It never occurred to her that they might not take her to the institute of cinematography. But the unexpected happened. One of the members of the selection committee saw in the black-eyed beauty a typical lyrical heroine. Oksana saw herself in a different role. In order to prove that she is able to become a characteristic actress, she came to audition in a spacious, non-feminine robe. And in order to finally conquer the selection committee, she sang a song in which he was present in an abundance of thieves' jargon.
Oksana was not accepted. But she did not despair, but went to the Zaitsev Fashion House. Then she participated in a beauty contest, taking an honorable second place. And finally, she made another attempt to enter GITIS. This time, luck smiled at her. Oksana pulled out a lucky ticket, which ensured not only the future of the popular actress, but also the status of the wife of the offspring of the star family.
Philip Jankowski
The surname of this person is known throughout the country. Yankovsky Philip Olegovich was born in 1968 in the family of one of the most famous Soviet artists. First starred in a movie at the age of six in Tarkovsky’s film “The Mirror”. After receiving a certificate of maturity, Philip submitted documents to the Moscow Art Theater School and, of course, did it the first time. An applicant with the surname Yankovsky simply could not fail to admit to a theater university. But nature does not always rest on the children of ingenious parents. Philip was able to find his niche in the cinema. He played several roles in the cinema, then began to create films himself.
Philip Jankowski - an actor who has played in such films as “The Afghan Break”, “Filer”, “Full Moon Day”, “Rasputin”, “The Miracle Worker”, “Bremen Town Musicians”, “Love with an Accent”, “Major Sokolov's Heterosexuals,” "Lube Zone". As a director, he made his film debut in 2002, creating the film "In Motion". Then there was a film adaptation of Akunin’s novel “State Counselor” and the films “Swordsman”, “Stone Head”.
As already mentioned, Philip Jankowski has been married to Oksana since 1990. The personal life of this person is the tireless interest of journalists. But the actor rarely gives cause for gossip. And therefore, representatives of the yellow press sometimes have to connect imagination in order to ascribe celebrities another romance with one of the popular artists. So, recently in the press began to appear notes about the imminent divorce of Yankovsky, the reason for which was his connection with the famous actress and singer. But much more interesting is the theme of the acquaintance of Yankovsky and Fandera, rather than stories about love affairs of the son of a famous father.
Acquaintance
Celebrity marriage is an unreliable thing. Glory, tours, fans - all this does not contribute to a favorable atmosphere in the house. And therefore, divorces are so often found in the acting environment. But in the star family, which is discussed in this article, professional traditions are not customary to honor.
Yankovsky Philip Olegovich met his future wife in 1988. Their meeting took place at the birthday of a mutual friend. It was love at first sight. And a month after meeting he made a proposal to the girl. True, they got married only two years later. Together they are more than a quarter century.
Family of Philip Jankowski
The director prefers to hide his personal life from reporters. Journalists about his family have to make guesses that may have nothing to do with reality. It is only known for certain that the children of Philip Jankowski continue the family tradition. The eldest son, Ivan, graduated from GITIS and the International Film School. Daughter Elizabeth uploads a theater college.
The children of Philip Jankowski, like himself in childhood, spent the early years on the set. Ivan made his film debut in 2000, when he starred in his grandfather’s film “Come see me”. The first main role was played by the son of Philip Jankowski in 2000. Ivan is credited with many novels with famous young actresses. According to relatively reliable sources, his girlfriend is the daughter of the famous Moscow restaurateur Arkady Novikov.
The wife of Philip Jankowski is one of the most popular and popular actresses in Russian cinema. Her brief biography was presented above. But it would be unfair not to talk about the paintings in which the actress Oksana Fandera played.
Filmography
She made her film debut in 1979. But the episodic role in the children's film "The Adventures of Electronics", although it appears in her filmography, is hardly included in the list of serious film works. The wife of Philip Jankowski began her career much later. And the husband-director, if he had any influence on her career, is rather indirect. Often in the media and on the Internet you can find the phrase "Philip Jankowski often takes his wife, Oksana Fander, in his films." That sounds pretty weird. After all, on the account of Yankovsky as a director there are only four paintings. Whereas in the filmography of his wife more than twenty roles. Oksana Fandera played in such films as "Kazarosa", "Lights of the brothel", "Valley of Roses", "About Lyuboff". After the premiere of the last of these films, they began to talk about the novel of Yankovsky’s wife with Fedor Bondarchuk. Perhaps this is nothing but idle speculation.
Returning to the theme of the work of Yankovsky and his wife, it is worth mentioning the films, the creation of which the couple had to cooperate. Oksana Fandera subsequently stated that Philip Olegovich is the most stringent director with whom she had ever worked.
"In move"
The creation of this film by Jankowski was inspired by the film of the great master Federico Fellini. The plot of the picture of the Italian director was transferred to Russian reality. The main roles in the film were played by Konstantin Khabensky and Oksana Fandera.
"State Councillor"
In 2005, the film was released, featuring a truly stellar cast. The main roles in the film, created based on the novel by Boris Akunin, were played by Vladimir Menshikov and Nikita Mikhalkov. The names of other actors in the film "State Counselor" are also widely known to viewers. Oksana Fandera in this film played a terrorist nicknamed Needle.
"Stone head"
The premiere of this film took place in 2008. The main roles in it were played by Oksana Fandera and Nikolai Valuev. The picture tells about the boxer Yegor Golovin, who manages to hold out in the ring for several rounds in a row due to his amazing ability: the athlete almost does not feel pain. But everything changes with the death of his beloved wife. The boxer no longer wants and cannot enter the ring. Until he meets the heroine of Oksana Fandera ...
The Miracle Worker
This television movie was released in 2014. It was not filmed by Philip Jankowski. The actor and director this time played a major role. This film should be remembered if only because it is in some way the first joint work of the heroes of this article. Oksana Fandera played the main female role in The Miracle Worker. What is the picture about?
The action takes place in the eighties of the last century. Then, when on television more and more often imaginary and real psychics began to appear. Yankovsky played Nikolai Arbenin, a former employee of the research institute, who, due to the crisis in the country and the turmoil in his life, had to go to work on the market. In addition to Oksana Fandera, the film was played by Fedor Bondarchuk, Evgeny Antropov, Aglaya Shilovskaya. "Miracle Worker" earned positive reviews from the audience. In the biography of the acting family, the premiere of the film became a special event. Previously, the couple worked on the set in tandem of the director and actress. When creating the "Miracle Worker" they first appeared on an equal footing.