The future Russian actress and singer Lada Evgenievna Zavalko, who later took the pseudonym Maris, was born in Krasnodar on February 6, 1968. Mom initially wanted to call her Maryana. Since I was sure that this was the most suitable name for her daughter, born with bright scarlet lips and resin-black hair. During registration in the registry office, parents were advised to record a girl under the name Maria. However, relatives remembered that in translation from Hebrew this name signifies "grief". So, Lada appeared, named after the pagan goddess, bearing love.
From the age of 14, a theater and film actress has been actively engaged in vocals, taking part in the Soviet ensemble "Hello, song". Later, Lada Maris is part of the cast of the Moscow City Council Theater. In 1992, under the leadership of Boris Pokrovsky, graduated from GITIS. A little later, a hobby for her becomes a professional hobby. Since 1997, the actress has been making Venetian carnival masks, and also works at the Stanislavsky Theater.
Spiritual mentor
According to the actress herself, her mother loved ballet all her life. Lada Maris repeatedly mentioned in her interviews that the names of such famous personalities as Maris Liepa, Vasiliev, Maximova, Ulanova were often pronounced at their home. Among all the masters, the girl was singled out by Marisa Liepa. Lada Zavalko was struck by the talent and cheerfulness of the dancer. The actress managed to work with Maris Eduardovich shortly before his tragic departure. In the spring of 1989, a farewell took place with him at the Bolshoi Theater. On this day, the girl decided to become Lada Maris.
The fatal role in the play
While studying at GITIS, Lada Zavalko is already attending rehearsals at the O'Key Entreprise Theater. The role played by the actress in the play "Salome - the Princess of Judah" turned out to be fateful for her! Lada instantly realized who would be the father of her unborn child. During the play, she played the role of Salome, and Maxim Sukhanov - the king of Herod.
For the incomparable ability to transform into their heroes, Sukhanov was often compared to a chameleon even then. At that time, Maxim had already graduated from the Theater Institute and worked at the Vakhtangov Theater. Unfortunately, the beloved was already married to Daria Mikhailova, and they together raised their daughter Vasilisa. Later, the girl began to raise Vladislav Galkin, who so tragically passed away.
A sudden feeling pushed Maxim to break with his first wife. The new lover this time turned out to be Lada Maris. The actress in 1993 gave birth to Sukhanova daughter Sofya. However, they did not hurry with the design of their relations. The stamp in the passport did not matter to them! Maxim Sukhanov was never deprived of female attention. Therefore, five years after the birth of their joint daughter, the actors broke up. Sukhanov’s third wife and business partner was the famous journalist and writer Eteri Chalandzia.
Real feeling
After the breakup, Lada Maris soon met her current husband Vladimir Kiridonov, and everything in her life was transformed. Their acquaintance happened by chance. The actress and her friend decided to unwind and went to the rock festival "Invasion". By a happy coincidence, Lada and Vladimir parked their cars next to the tents.
Children's trainer Kiridonov was 5 years younger. For three years the couple lived in a civil marriage, and when Lada became pregnant, they formalized their relationship. Subsequently, on May 5, 2005, the son of Clementius was born.
Unlike Maxim, who zealously reacted to the career of the actress, Vladimir, on the contrary, is trying to support her in everything. According to Lada Maris herself, every day she more and more understands that until Vladimir appeared in her life, she constantly missed him.
Family friendship
At first, the eldest daughter Sophia rather jealously perceived her younger brother. However, this condition she soon passed. A similar situation has already arisen in communication with the first daughter of Maxim Sukhanov. At first, the sisters practically did not communicate, the 15-year age difference affected . Currently, Vasilisa communicates not only with Sonya, but also with the Lada Maris family. It is worth noting that Maxim Sukhanov is an enviable father. To this day, he carries both daughters to rest abroad!
Theater betrayal
The actress worked for many years at the Moscow City Council Theater. Naturally, during this time she played many wonderful roles. For example, Lada Maris incredibly successfully got used to the role of Gloria in the play “The Game”. Also, the actress coped well with the image of Anna in the play "The Fatal Glove." However, it was the role of Mary Magdalene that brought her incredible popularity! For 20 years in the play “Jesus Christ is a Superstar”, Lada Maris played this role exclusively. The photo taken during the performance more accurately expresses the full power of her talent.
Once, thanks to her incredible voice, Lada played Ophelia in the play Hamlet, which took place at the Modern Opera Theater. Sometimes it seemed to her that this would go on forever. Unfortunately, the theater is often unfair and cruel.! Pretty soon, the actress found a replacement - Anastasia Makeeva.
Vivid movie roles
However, Lada Evgenievna Maris is an actress who plays not only theatrical roles. She had a lot to play them in films and TV shows. Mostly the roles were secondary, but at the same time quite memorable and vivid. The actress played her first episodic role in the 1988 film "The Jester". Of course, in order to list all the images, it is necessary to consider each of them separately. However, among all there are several of the most memorable.
For example, the role of private detective Laura in the 2005 film “Airport”. She also especially succeeded in her role as Christina in the 1999 film Titanic Return. A little later, Lada starred in the continuation of this film, but already under the title "The Temptation of the Titanic" in 2004. Among the roles that the actress played in the series, I especially remember the following: Evelina Grigorievna (Univer); Marina Lanskaya (“Orange Juice”); popular singer Eva ("Ranetki"); Evelina (“My Fair Nanny”) and Greta (“Operation Puppet Master”).