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- Valeriia Karaman, born in Moldova and raised in Ukraine, is a versatile actress, model, musician, and political performer. She appeared in the RBB documentary "Offline" by Mehran Djojan, debuted in "The Lighthouse" by Robert Eggers, and will have her first leading role in Felix Trahho's feature film "Capsule," expected in 2024, showcasing her dynamic artistic range.
- Olga Kent was born on 26 February 1988 in Bender, Moldova. She is an actress, known for Last Man Down (2021), Last Kiss in Paris and Don Matteo (2000).
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Lewis Milestone, a clothing manufacturer's son, was born in Bessarabia (now Moldova), raised in Odessa (Ukraine) and educated in Belgium and Berlin (where he studied engineering). He was fluent in both German and Russian and an avid reader. Milestone had an affinity for the theatre from an early age, starting as a prop man and background artist before traveling to the US in 1914 with $6.00 in his pocket. After a succession of odd jobs (including as a dishwasher and a photographer's assistant) he joined the Army Signal Corps in 1917 to make educational short films for U.S. troops. Following World War I, having acquired American citizenship, he went on to Hollywood to meet the director William A. Seiter at Ince Studios. Seiter started him off as an assistant cutter. Milestone quickly worked his way up the ranks to become editor, assistant director and screenwriter on many of Seiter's projects in the early 1920s, experiences that would greatly influence his directing style in years to come.
Milestone directed his first film, Seven Sinners (1925), for Howard Hughes and two years later won his first of two Academy Awards for the comedy Two Arabian Knights (1927). He received his second Oscar for what most regard as his finest achievement, the anti-war movie All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), based on a novel by Erich Maria Remarque. The film, universally praised by reviewers for its eloquence and integrity, also won the Best Picture Academy Award that year. A noted Milestone innovation was the use of cameras mounted on wooden tracks, giving his films a more realistic and fluid, rather than static, look. Other trademarks associated with his pictures were taut editing, snappy dialogue and clever visual touches, good examples being the screwball comedy The Front Page (1931), the melodrama Rain (1932)--based on a play by W. Somerset Maugham--and an adaptation of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men (1939). When asked in 1979 about the secret behind his success, he simply declared "Arrogance, chutzpah--in the old Hollywood at least that's the thing that gave everybody pause" (New York Times, September 27, 1980). Milestone had a history of being "difficult", having clashed with Howard Hughes, Warner Brothers and a host of studio executives over various contractual and artistic issues. Nonetheless, he remained constantly employed and worked for most of the major studios at one time or another, though never on long-term contracts. While he was not required to testify before HUAC, Milestone was blacklisted for a year in 1949 because of left-wing affiliations dating back to the 1930's. His output became less consistent during the 1950s and his career finished on a low with the remake of Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) and its incongruously cast, equally headstrong star Marlon Brando.
Milestone must be credited with a quirky sense of humor: when the producer of "All Quiet on the Western Front", Carl Laemmle Jr., demanded a "happy ending" for the picture, Milestone telephoned, "I've got your happy ending. We'll let the Germans win the war".
Having suffered a stroke, Lewis Milestone spent the last ten years of his life confined to a wheelchair. He died September 25, 1980, at the University of California Medical Center in Los Angeles.- Tania Popa is a Romanian film and theater actress. She was born on January 19, 1973 in Causeni, Moldova. She graduated from Academy of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1994. In 1992, she had her first role in the movie The Oak. Other notable roles were in Paradisul in direct (1995) , 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007), and Beyond the Hills (2012) . She has played on the stage of the theater ''National I.L. Caragiale'' in Bucharest. She is married with Veaceslav Damian. They have two children, Daria and, Slavic Damian.
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I.A.L. Diamond was born on 27 June 1920 in Ungheni, Romania [now Moldova]. He was a writer and producer, known for The Apartment (1960), Some Like It Hot (1959) and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970). He was married to Barbara Diamond. He died on 21 April 1988 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.- Actress
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Catalina Cazacu is a European actress, film-maker and writer, born in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. Her work focuses on 'seeing the unseen', storytelling and the metamorphosis of the soul. Catalina made her acting debut in Killing Eve Season 3 where she played the character of Young Dasha. She did her studies at East 15 Acting School, CertHE Theatre Arts, followed by three years in BA Acting (International), graduating in 2019. She is based in London, United Kingdom.
She has recently released her first short film trilogy 'Coloured Emotions' - created in collaboration with S L O W creatives.- Actress
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Silvia Busuioc was born in Chisinau, Moldova where she started out as a dancer and TV host before moving into acting firstly in short films. She later moved to Italy where she graduated at Milan State University and along with her fluency in five languages (Romanian, Russian, Italian, German and English) her work expanded into theater and onto screen in a number of TV projects for Italy's RAI, Channel 5, Sky.
In 2012 Academy Award winner Martin Landau invited Silvia to be guest at The Actors Studio in Hollywood where she continued her training in addition to working with coaches in London and Italy.
Silvia recently finished shooting in the lead in 'BELLA GERMANIA' , a historical three-part mini-series for Bavaria Films, scheduled to premiere early 2019.
Silvia can be seen in feature "THE SNOWMAN", directed by Tomas Alfredson, starring Michael Fassbender, J.K. Simmons and Rebecca Ferguson.
Guest star on FOX's "LETHAL WEAPON" and HBO's Emmy Award winning show "VEEP".
"Il RAGAZZO INVISIBILE - FRATELLI", directed by Academy Award winning director Gabriele Salvatores.
TV mini-series "GOTTHARD", directed by Urs Egger. Switzerland's biggest budget TV production ever. Silvia plays a challenging role of Leo, a girl who pretends to be a boy so she can work as a laborer during the construction of Gotthard Tunnel.
Lead in RAI 1 TV-series "FUORICLASSE", directed by Riccardo Donna with 6 million viewers per episode.
Supporting Lead in "SELFIE 69", directed by Cristina Lacob. This Romanian romantic comedy and winner of several awards had huge box office success and quickly became the most watched Romanian film of the last twenty-six years.- Sophia Ostrisky was born on 11 November 1977 in Moldova. She is an actress, known for Minimum Wage (2012), Next to Her (2014) and Manpower (2014).
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Kira Muratova was born on 5 November 1934 in Soroca, Romania [now Moldova]. She was a director and writer, known for Nastroyshchik (2004), Vtorostepennye lyudi (2001) and The Asthenic Syndrome (1989). She was married to Aleksandr Muratov and Yevgeni Golubenko. She died on 6 June 2018 in Odessa, Ukraine.- Lia Sinchevici (Sin-Kay-Vi-ch) was born in the Eastern European town called Rezina, Republic of Moldova, daughter of the two doctors, Vladimir and Maria. Lia has Polish origins. Since childhood she was very poetic, reciting poetry in front of crowds and later being a young TV star in her local town TV station, broadcasting and presenting various shows and also an activist of the debate club. At age 16, first exit outside Moldova was into the USA as an exchange student, winning a Future Leaders Exchange scholarship to represent the culture of her country. Did great volunteering work in some schools of Ohio and taught people about Moldovan traditions and learned about American culture throughout her host-family. After graduating school, she decided to study Journalism in Romania, the country next door. Really fast, some Bucharest modeling agencies noticed her and she was spotted on the runway, catalogs, magazines (such as Elle), ads throughout the city clients absolutely loving her natural beauty. Her agents quickly started to recommend her for TV/internet commercials and various artists videos, as Lia was naturally acting in front of the camera and enjoying that process. The commercials and videos she was involved turned viral on YouTube. She soon realized that she has a lot to give to the world throughout acting, so she enrolled in the reputable actor Dragos Bucur acting school to test her skills. Encouraged, she acted in two shorts, enough to be spotted for TV Comedy Show of Toni Grecu, one of the leaders of the Romanian comedy since 1981. Lia's charisma took over Romanian public, and shortly she turned into a star. Once Lia graduated from Journalism, she went for admissions of the National University of Theatrical Arts, one of the best acting academies from Europe, so she could learn everything about her talent. By now, Lia took her time to study methods, to practice in different plays versatile compositions, compete in young actors contests, play on stage and get a master's degree in theatrical art. Lia has done only a few international low-budget productions at Media Pro Studios, but thanks to them she started her career meeting and working with world known personalities such as Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgreen, Cuba Gooding Jr., Shia LeBoef, Rupert Grint, Mads Mickelsen, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Christoph Waltz etc. Directors admire her comic skills from famous sit-com production "Dementia Hospital" and "Romanian Comedy Service", a show where guest stars of each episode are the biggest TV and movie stars and real politicians; but as a guest of the famous TV show "Guaranteed 100%" as Maggie from the Cat on a hot tin roof made a massive impression on her dramatic skills. Her first appearance on National Television (TVR2) for a filmed theatrical play production, hit nr.1 ratings of the evening, overcoming the news audience. These and a few more productions are the only ones Lia accepted during her acting studies throughout the 5 years of University. Besides studies Lia took her time to travel as she never had the possibility in childhood and she made solid friendships with Romanian biggest artists from various areas. Has skills in non-verbal theatre, dance theatre and sports such as soccer, tennis, horseback riding and scene fighting. Now, Lia is involved in many creative projects with young generation writers and also Lia is dedicating her time for theatrical plays and New Wave Romanian Cinema, ready to take over her career.
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Igor Cobileanski was born on 24 February 1974 in Comrat, Moldavian SSR, USSR [now Moldova]. He is a director and writer, known for The Unsaved (2013), Eastern Business (2016) and Hackerville (2018).- Actress
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Alina Gorun was born in Chisinau, Moldova. She is known for American Satan (2017), American Violence (2015) and Fan-O-Rama (2016).- Vyacheslav Baranov was born on 5 September 1958 in Kishinyov, Moldavian SSR, USSR [now Chisinau, Moldova]. He was an actor, known for Priklyucheniya v gorode, kotorogo net (1974), Lilac Ball (1988) and Otryad «D» (1993). He was married to Evgeniya Dobrovolskaya. He died on 20 June 2012 in Moscow, Russia.
- Xenia Deli was born on 27 October 1989 in Basarabeasca, Moldavian SSR, USSR [now Moldova]. She is an actress, known for Love Advent (2011), Calvin Harris Feat. Ayah Marar: Thinking About You (2013) and Justin Bieber: What Do You Mean? (2015). She has been married to Ossama Fathi Rabah Al-Sharif since 4 June 2016. They have one child.
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Mariana Liurca is a Romanian film and theater actress and producer. She was born on March 5, 1973 in Chisinau, Moldova and graduated from National University of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1995. In 1997, she plays first role in the movie "Omul zilei". Other notable roles in films: for Beyond the Hills (2012) and Cel ales (2015). She plays on the stage of the theater ''Nottara'' in Bucuresti and is married with Jean Pierre Vigroux.- Anastasiya Mikulchina was born on 4 August 1983 in Bendery, Moldavskaya SSR, USSR [now Bender, Moldova]. She is an actress, known for Small World (2021), Cold Shores (2019) and Mediator (2021).
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Svetlana Nikolaevna Kryuchkova was born on June 22, 1950, in Kishinev, Moldavia, USSR (now Chishnau, Moldavia). Her father, named Nikolai Kryuchkov, was an army officer. Before becoming an actress, Kryuchkova was a worker at ZIL automobile plant in Moscow. In 1973 she graduated from the Acting Studio named after Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko, and was an actress at Moscow Art Theatre for two seasons. She shot to fame after starring in TV series The Long Recess (1973).
Since 1975, Kryuchkova has been a permanent member of the legendary troupe of Bolshoi Drama Theatre (BDT) in St. Petersburg (Leningrad) upon personal invitation from the legendary director Georgi Tovstonogov. Kryuchkova worked with Tovstonogov for 14 years, she played in many of the Tovstonogov's stage productions and was highly regarded by Tovstonogov for her commanding stage presence and effortless style. During that time Kryuchkova worked with an outstanding ensemble of actors at BDT. There her stage partners were Sergey Yurskiy, Oleg Basilashvili, Kirill Lavrov, Zinaida Sharko, Elena Popova, Vladislav Strzhelchik, Vsevolod Kuznetsov, Gennadiy Bogachyov, Andrey Tolubeev, and many other remarkable Russian actors. Her best known stage performances in BDT were the role of Kupavina in 'Volki i ovtsy', a play by Aleksandr Ostrovskiy, and Kostyleva in 'Na dne' (Lower Depths) by Maxim Gorky.
Svetlana Kryuchkova received the title of People's Artist of Russia. She was two times winner of Nika Award in 1989, and was again nominated for Nika Award in 1999. Kryuchkova played over 40 roles in film and television, and also made stage performances at Gogol Theatre and at Galina Vishnevskaya Centre in Moscow. From 1998-2003 Kryuchkova was a professor of acting school at St. Petersburg University of Humanities. In 2003, with the graduates of her acting class, Kryuchkova formed her own company, named Theatre-Studio of Svetlana Kryuchkova in St. Petersburg. There she directed such plays as 'Lysistrata' (2005), a comedy by Aristophanes, and 'Blazhenny Ostrov' (2004) among other plays. For several seasons the Theatre-Studio of Svetlana Kryuchkova has been a popular entertainment in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Svetlana Kryuchkova is a popular TV show host in Russia. She is also regarded as a connoisseur of Russian poetry. She has been giving many concert recitals of poetry to "sold out" audiences. Kryuchkova's concert repertoire includes poems of Anna Akhmatova, Joseph Brodsky, Alexander Pushkin, David Samoylov, Marina Tsvetaeva, Ivan Bunin, Mikhail Lermontov, Boris Pasternak and other Russian poets.
Svetlana Kryuchkova is currently residing in St. Petersburg, Russia.- Producer
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Samuel Bronston was born on 26 March 1908 in Bessarabia, Russian Empire [now Moldova]. He was a producer, known for El Cid (1961), The Adventures of Martin Eden (1942) and 55 Days at Peking (1963). He died on 12 January 1994 in Sacramento, California, USA.- Daria Droteva was born on 24 January 2015 in Tiraspol, Moldova. She is an actress, known for Family Portrait (2023) and Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins (2022).
- Ilarion Ciobanu was a famous Romanian film actor and director.He was born on October 28, 1931 in Ciucur, Tighina, Romania.He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography .In 1960, he plays first role in the movie Setea. Other notable roles in Rascoala (1965), Columna (1968) , Ultimul cartus (1973),Toate pînzele sus(1977). He had three wives :the first wife, a French teacher, the second wife, Tamara Barna, and the third, Marion Ciobanu. From the last marriage he has a son, Ioachim.He was decorated on February 7, 2004 Order of Cultural Merit in the rank of Commander.At the First edition of the Bucharest International Film Festival, BiFEST, in 2004, the actor received the Excellence Award for his contribution in the art of cinema.He died on September 7, 2008 in Bucharest, Romania.
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Valeriu Andriuta was born in 1967 in Lazovsk, (former Soviet Union). In 1992 he has graduated The Theater and Film Institute in Tbilisi (Georgia) with a BA in stage acting. In 1994 he is granted a scholarship with the National University of Theater and Cinematographic Arts in Bucharest, studying stage directing. He played in films like "Occident" and "Beyond The Hills" directed by Cristian Mungiu.- Director
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Emil Loteanu was born on 6 November 1936 in Clocusna, Romania [now Moldova]. He was a director and writer, known for Lautarii (1972), Queen of the Gypsies (1976) and The Shooting Party (1978). He was married to Galina Belyaeva. He died on 18 April 2003 in Moscow, Russia.- Marinela Bezer is a social media star and entrepreneur with an interesting story. She was born in Moldova and co-founded a clothing brand called Malliny with her mother in 2015. In 2016, she moved to London to study marketing and advertising. Marinela began her career in her early teens as a TV host on a kids' show in Moldova called "Magazinul Copiilor." She also pursued professional ballroom dancing for a 10 years. In 2019, Marinela started posting videos on TikTok that quickly gained popularity. She made popular videos while wearing the Malliny shape wear corsets she sells, and she became viral for her "car pet pulling" videos featuring exotic cars in the desert. On August 3, 2022, she married Vladimir Gatcan in the South of France, whom she had been dating since 2012. Nowadays, she shares her exciting lifestyle on Instagram. Marinela's journey, from Moldova to London, from TV hosting to dancing, and then to becoming a TikTok sensation and successful entrepreneur, is a testament to her hard work and creativity.
- Alla Wartenberg was born on 18 October 1973 in Chisinau, Moldova.
- Miss Maria Cebotari complained about horrible pain during her opera performance the Figaro (music by Mozart) in Milano. She complained about her tiredness, and tried to fight against her unknown illness. Doctors discovered she had gallbladder infection. The diet she was on did not help at all. Miss Cebotari finally went for a medical examination under the direction of primarius doctor Strasser. An infected gallbladder was found, and gall stones needed to be removed. Miss Cebotari thought about her pain and tiredness, however she had no time to be ill at all. In March she played Laura in the operette 'The Beggar Student'. Furthermore she sang for an American movie company in Vienna 'L'Habanera' from the opera Carmen. Miss Cebotari was still performing in the operette which turned out to be a huge success; however her health was declining rapidly. The premiere of 'The Beggar Student' took place on March 27 in Vienna, Austria. Her last performance on stage ever was on March 31, while she was tortured by a lot of pain. Finally a surgery was performed on April 4 by primarius doctor Stradal. The doctor also discovered that Miss Cebotari suffered from Pankreas-Leberkarzinom, however did not inform her about this. The surgery came too late. After the surgery Miss Cebotari continued to have severe pains. However she made plans for the coming year and continued her schedule. Heavy painkillers relieved Miss Cebotari in her last days. After a long life in agonay Miss Cebotari died in her Villa in Vienna, Austria on June 9, 1949. Only the good die young.
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Nikolay Lebedev was born on 16 November 1966 in Kishinyov, Moldavian SSR, USSR [now Chisinau, Moldova]. He is a director and writer, known for The Star (2002), Flight Crew (2016) and The Source of Snakes (1997).- Ira Verbitskaya was born on 3 March 1992 in Chisinau, Moldova. She is an actress, known for Vne igry (2018), Wake Me Up (2017) and Poteryannye (2021).
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Actor Dorian Boguta, best known for "The Death of Mr. Lazarescu" (2005) and "Francesca" (2009) was born in Kishinyov, USSR (now Chisinau, The Republic of Moldova) on April 24, 1971. He graduated from Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University in Georgia in 1992 and started his acting career at the National Theatre in Chisinau, where he played numerous noticeable lead roles. In 1999 he moved to Bucharest and started acting in films, gaining recognition with the TV series "Lombarzilor 8" (2006) and later with "Francesca" (2009), which was highly appreciated worldwide and garnered a lot of attention at many prestigious film festivals. In 2009 he made his debut in directing, with the short-film "10", marking the beginning of a series of highly successful short-films, including "From now on" (2012), which gained several awards, as well as The best Romanian short-film. Another important moment in his career was directing the short-film "Kazimir", which became one of the first Romanian horror films. Following his passion for acting and directing, he founded actoriedefilm.ro with fellow actors, Dragos Bucur and Alexandru Papadopol, which encompasses both an acting school and a producing company. Their purpose is to introduce their students to an acting style that is realistic and comes naturally. In 2013, they produced their first feature film with actoriedefilm.ro, "Love Building", which soon became one of the most successful Romanian films in the Romanian box office. He is currently working on a project for 2015, which will mark his first time as a director in a feature film.- Grigore Grigoriu was born on 4 April 1941 in Kaushany, Moldavian SSR, USSR [now Causeni, Moldova]. He was an actor, known for Pugachev (1979), Queen of the Gypsies (1976) and Lautarii (1972). He died on 20 December 2003 in Palanca, Stefan Voda, Moldova.
- Iurie Darie (real name Darie Maximciuc) was a famous Romanian film and theater actor.He was born on March 14, 1929 in Vadul Rascov, Romania. He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1952.In 1953, he plays first role in the movie Nepotii gornistului. Other notable roles in Brigada Diverse în alerta! (1971), Dimitrie Cantemir (1973), Fratii Jderi (1974). Play on the stage of the theater ''Teatrul de Comedie '' in Bucharest.He was married with Consuela Rosu and with Anca Pandrea .He had a son ,director Ducu Darie.He was decorated on May 30, 2002 with the National Order of the Faithful Service in the rank of Knight.He died on November 9, 2012 in Bucharest, Romania.
- Serafima Birman was born on 10 August 1890 in Kishinyov, Russian Empire [now Chisinau, Moldova]. She was an actress, known for Ivan the Terrible, Part I (1944), Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot (1958) and The Girl with the Hat Box (1927). She died on 11 May 1976 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia].
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Oleg Mutu was born on 22 July 1972 in Kishinyov, Moldavian SSR, USSR [now Chisinau, Moldova]. He is a cinematographer and producer, known for 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007), Miracle (2021) and In Bloom (2013).- Actor
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Andrei Tutyshkin was a notable Russian actor and director best known for his roles in Volga - Volga (1938), Carnival Night (1956), and Anna Karenina (1967).
He was born Andrei Petrovich Tutyshkin, on January 24, 1910, in Kishinyov, Russia (now Chishinau, Moldova). His father, Petr Tutyshkin, was a well known medical doctor in Kishinyov. The Tutyshkins moved to Moscow during the turbulent years of the Russian revolution. In 1927, then 17-year-old Andrei Tutyshkin made his stage debut at the Vakhtangov Theatre in Moscow. From 1927 to 1930 he studied at the Vakhtangov Shool of Acting, graduating in 1930 as an actor.
From 1930 - 1952 he was a member of the troupe at Vakhtangov Theatre in Moscow. There his stage partners were such actors as Varvara Popova, Boris Zakhava, Mikhail Astangov, Vladimir Etush, Nikolai Plotnikov, Iosif Tolchanov, Yuliya Borisova, Lyudmila Maksakova, Lyudmila Tselikovskaya, Cecilia Mansurova, Nikolai Gritsenko, Yuriy Yakovlev, Andrei Abrikosov, Grigori Abrikosov, Boris Babochkin, Vladimir Osenev, Nikolai Timofeyev, Mikhail Sidorkin, Nikolai Pazhitnov, Vasili Kuza, Nikolai Bubnov, and Aleksandr Grave, among others. He made his directorial debut with staging of a popular comedy 'Solomennaya shlyapka' (aka.. A Straw Hat) starring Vladimir Osenev and Dina Andreeva.
On June 21, 1941, just one day before the Nazi invasion in WWII, Andrei Tutyshkin premiered his second directorial work, the highly praised 1941 production of 'Maskarad' (aka.. Masquerade) starring Iosif Tolchanov as Arbenin and Alla Kazanskaya as Nina. Tutyshkin's staging of the classic play by Mikhail Lermontov was acclaimed by critics and audiences. Tutyshkin's 'Maskarad' satirized the Soviet regime by comparing it to refined pre-revolutionary culture. 'Maskarad' was a multi-layered show peppered with jokes, hints, poses and gestures alluding to some Soviet political figures. Unfortunately, the Tutyshkin's 'Maskarade' had a very short run in Moscow. On July 23, 1941, the Nazi air-bombing had completely destroyed the Vakhtangov Theatre, killing many actors and personnel, including the principal actor Vasili Kuza, a close friend of Tutyshkin. The elaborate stage decorations for 'Maskarad' were also destroyed by the Nazi air-bombing. The war disrupted cultural life causing evacuation of surviving actors and staff. However, Tutyshkin continued successful performances of 'Maskarad' while in evacuation in Siberia.
Tutyshkin was a popular film star since his appearance opposite Lyubov Orlova in Volga - Volga (1938). Tutyshkin has many hilarious scenes in the film, including this song "America gave Russia a steamboat, but it's very, very, very slow." In 1942, the film was presented to president Franklin D. Roosevelt as a gift from Joseph Stalin, as a hint that the Allies were very, very, very slow to open-up the second front in Europe during WWII. Roosevelt requested full translation of the lyrics, and understood the humor, then instructed the US Ambassador Harriman to have a meeting with Stalin in Moscow. Although, Tutyshkin worked on the movie before the war started, his creativity revealed a premonition that helped international relations between the Allies.
After the war, Andrei Tutyshkin was designated Honorable Actor of Russia (1946), but then he suffered after the political attacks on Russian intellectuals in 1946 and 1948, under the dictatorship of Joseph Stalin. After the death of Stalin, Tutyshkin resumed his career as a stage director and actor. During the 1950s, Tutyshkin directed several stage productions in Moscow. In 1954 he made his debut as a film director together with his partner Vladimir Dostal in My s vami gde-to vstrechalis (1954). However, some Soviet political figures were holding old grudges against Tutyshkin, and made his life in Moscow unbearable, so he had to move to Leningrad.
Later, in the 60s, Tutyshkin directed several popular comedies. His best directorial work is Wedding in Malinovka (1967), starring Mikhail Pugovkin, Zoya Fyodorova, Mikhail Vodyanoy, Vladimir Samoylov, Lyudmila Alfimova, Nikolay Slichenko, and other notable actors. The film was awarded at the Leningrad-68 film festival, and became a comedy classic; it also propelled the Moldavian folk dance group "Zhok" to international recognition.
During the 1960s Tutyshkin lived and worked in Leningrad. He was artistic director of Musical Comedy Theatre, and later was artistic director of Lenkom Theatre in Leningrad. He died of a heart attack on November 30, 1971, and was laid to rest next to his father in Moscow, Russia.- Ion Grosu is a Romanian film and theatre actor .He was born on August 12, 1974 in Chisinau, Moldova. He graduated from National University of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1995 .In 2002, he plays first role in the movie Binecuvântatã fii, închisoare. Other notable roles in 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007), Baieti buni (2005) and Comrade Detective (2017). Play on the stage of the theater ''Nottara'' in Bucharest.
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Eugen Merher was born on 24 October 1990 in Chisinau, Moldova. He is a director and writer, known for The Boy Who Couldn't Feel Pain (2023), Half Full (2015) and Schwarm (2016).- Director
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Artour Aristakisian was born on 11 October 1961 in Kishinyov, Moldavian SSR, USSR [now Chisinau, Republic of Moldova]. He is a director and writer, known for Ladoni (1994), Mesto na zemle (2001) and Karot (1990).- Actor
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Herman Sinitzyn was born on 1 February 1940 in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. He was an actor, known for The Hunt for Red October (1990), Alias (2001) and The Russian Godfather (1996). He died on 25 June 2016 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Director
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Ana Felicia Scutelnicu was born in 1978 in Chisinau, Moldova. Ana Felicia is a director and writer, known for Anisoara (2016), Panihida (2012) and Hinterhof (2010).- Irina Artenii is a Romanian film and theater actress .She was born on 1998 in Drochia,Moldova. She start studied at University of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 2017.In 2015, she plays first role in movie Vedem atatea nenorociri ca asta pare in plus.Other notable roles in One Step Behind the Seraphim (2017) ,Voyagers (2020) .Play on the stage of the theater "ARCUB" in Bucharest.
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Moldovan-born Alexander Karavay immigrated with his family to northern California at the age of nine. He studied theatre and film at CSU Sacramento, the Stella Adler Art of Acting Studio, and Steppenwolf West. As a multi-disciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, he works as an actor, independent filmmaker, and published singer-songwriter.- Tamara Buciuceanu-Botez was a famous Romanian film and theater actress .She was born on August 10, 1929 in Tighina, Moldova. She graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1952.In 1962, she plays first role in the movie Omul de lînga tine.Other notable roles in films :The Graduates (1986), Primãvara bobocilor (1987) and Chirita în provincie (2002). Play on the stage of the theater ''National I.L. Caragiale'' in Bucharest.Received from the Royal House of Romania the decoration of the Order of the Romanian Crown in the rank of Officer in 2014.She was married with actor Alexandru Botez . She died on October 15, 2019 in Bucharest, Romania.
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Mihai Volontir was born on 9 March 1934 in Glinzheny, Romania [now Moldova]. He was an actor, known for Muzhchiny sedeyut rano (1974), V zone osobogo vnimaniya (1978) and Eta muzhskaya druzhba (1982). He was married to Dobanda-Volontir Efrosinia Alekseevna. He died on 15 September 2015 in Beltsy, Moldova.- Colea Rautu was a famous Romanian film and theater actor.He was born on November 18, 1912 in Balti, Russian Empire as Nikolai Rutkovski.. Graduate of the Conservatory of Dramatic Art in Bucharest,in 1947.In 1955, he plays first role in the movie Desfasurarea . Other notable roles in Neamul Soimarestilor (1965), Haiducii lui Saptecai (1971), Nemuritorii (1974),Toate pînzele sus(1977). Play on the stage of the theaters ''Carabus '' and ''Odeon'' in Bucharest.He was married with Geta Enacovici and with Magda Rautu.He has a daughter Irina Rautu-Munteanu.He was decorated on May 30, 2002 with the National Order '' Steaua Romaniei '' in the rank of Knight.Received the ACIN award in 1988, for the entire activity.He died on May 13, 2008 in Bucharest, Romania.
- Andrey Gaydulyan was born on 12 April 1984 in Kishinyov, Moldavian SSR, USSR [now Chisinau, Moldova]. He is an actor, known for Mantikora (2011), Red Prophecies (2021) and Univer (2008). He is married to Aleksandra Veleskevich. He was previously married to Rimma Gaydulyan and Diana Ochilova.
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- Soundtrack
Nita Raya was born on 15 October 1915 in Kishinev, Russian Empire [now Chisinau, Moldova]. She was an actress, known for Le roi des gangsters (1935), Chipée (1938) and Bécassine (1940). She was married to Joseph Akcelrod. She died on 25 March 2015 in Trégastel, Côtes-d'Armor, France.- Writer
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Ilya Oleynikov was born on 10 July 1947 in Kishinyov, Moldavian SSR, USSR [now Chisinau, Moldova]. He was a writer and director, known for Gorodok (1993), Gitler kaput! (2008) and Master i Margarita (2005). He was married to Irina Klyaver. He died on 11 November 2012 in St. Petersburg, Russia.- Actor
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Constantin Chiriac was born on 3 October 1957 in Moldova. He is an actor, known for Tusea si junghiul (1992), Morometii (1987) and Fructe de padure (1983).- Composer
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Arsenium was born on 22 July 1982 in Moldova. He is a composer, known for Baantjer (1995), David Guetta & OneRepublic: I Don't Wanna Wait (2024) and El verano de tu vida (2004).- Orly Taitz was born in 1962 in Moldova.
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Grisha Farfel was born on 27 April 1921 in Chisinau, Moldova. He is known for Billy Cotton Band Show (1956). He died on 5 May 1988 in Los Angeles, California, USA.