Anna Kovalchuk
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Anna Kovalchuk was born on June 15, 1977, in Neustrelitz (GDR), into a family of hereditary teachers. Anna's mother managed a kindergarten, her father was the teacher, and her grandfather was the principal. Anna has an older brother named Pavel.
During her school days, Kovulchuk lived in Leningrad. The future actress also spent parts of her childhood in Yerevan and Moscow. At school the exact sciences, in particular mathematics, were her favorite subjects. Upon termination of secondary school, Kovulchuk intended to enroll in the Leningrad Polytechnical Institute toward a career in cybernetics. But after a time, she instead chose an acting career and enrolled in the Leningrad Theatrical Institute of Music and Cinematography (the Ampere-second course. Shvedersky) During her theatrical studies, Kovulchuk got acquainted with her future first husband, Anatoly Ilchenko. While still a student, Kovulchuk became involved in a theatre troupe called Lensoveta where director Gennady Trostjanetsky was searching for an actress to play the young heroine for his production of «Imaginary Patient» based on Molière's comedy Le Malade imaginaire . The premiere of her performance took place almost at once after Kovulchuk received her diploma, and almost simultaneously with her wedding.
(Secrecy of the Investigation) (2001) for which the actress won a prize for embodiment of an image of "hero" on the international legal film festival «the Law and a society».
After shooting of the first series of "Secrecy of the Investigation", it was revealed that the actress was pregnant and about to give birth. After considering and weighing this situation, the filmmakers decided not to hide Kovalchuk's pregnancy; and script writer Elena Topilsky urgently adapted the script as it concerned the private life of its heroine, Masha Shvetsova's inspector, to include this development. On October 26, 2000, the actress gave birth to Ilchenko's and her daughter, Zlata (meaning "Gold" in Russian); and the scene of sorts and her breast-feeding her baby were subsequently included in the teleserial.
In 2005 Anna Kovalchuk acted in the miniseries The Master and Margarita, a screen version of the well-known novel by Mikhail Bulgakov.
Soon thereafter, Kovulchuk began dating businessman Oleg Kapustin. After two years of relations, they married on December 1, 2007, in St. Petersburg. As a wedding gift, Oleg presented her with a thoroughbred racehorse. On April 30, 2010, the actress gave birth to the couple's son, Dobrynja.
Neustrelitz
Neustrelitz is a town in the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It is situated on the shore of the Zierker See in the Mecklenburg Lake District. From 1738 until 1918 it was the capital of the duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz...
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Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n actress.
Anna Kovalchuk was born on June 15, 1977, in Neustrelitz (GDR), into a family of hereditary teachers. Anna's mother managed a kindergarten, her father was the teacher, and her grandfather was the principal. Anna has an older brother named Pavel.
During her school days, Kovulchuk lived in Leningrad. The future actress also spent parts of her childhood in Yerevan and Moscow. At school the exact sciences, in particular mathematics, were her favorite subjects. Upon termination of secondary school, Kovulchuk intended to enroll in the Leningrad Polytechnical Institute toward a career in cybernetics. But after a time, she instead chose an acting career and enrolled in the Leningrad Theatrical Institute of Music and Cinematography (the Ampere-second course. Shvedersky) During her theatrical studies, Kovulchuk got acquainted with her future first husband, Anatoly Ilchenko. While still a student, Kovulchuk became involved in a theatre troupe called Lensoveta where director Gennady Trostjanetsky was searching for an actress to play the young heroine for his production of «Imaginary Patient» based on Molière's comedy Le Malade imaginaire . The premiere of her performance took place almost at once after Kovulchuk received her diploma, and almost simultaneously with her wedding.
Career
Kovalchuk's general popularity came after the role of inspector Maria Shvetsova in a teleserial of Tainy SledstviyaTainy Sledstviya
Tainy Sledstviya is a Russian television series filmed from 2000 through 2008. Since April, 2011 the new ninth season will be broadcast. The format of the series features 2 to 4, 50 minute episodes split into story arks. The television series follows the work of a female Procurator known as Maria...
(Secrecy of the Investigation) (2001) for which the actress won a prize for embodiment of an image of "hero" on the international legal film festival «the Law and a society».
After shooting of the first series of "Secrecy of the Investigation", it was revealed that the actress was pregnant and about to give birth. After considering and weighing this situation, the filmmakers decided not to hide Kovalchuk's pregnancy; and script writer Elena Topilsky urgently adapted the script as it concerned the private life of its heroine, Masha Shvetsova's inspector, to include this development. On October 26, 2000, the actress gave birth to Ilchenko's and her daughter, Zlata (meaning "Gold" in Russian); and the scene of sorts and her breast-feeding her baby were subsequently included in the teleserial.
In 2005 Anna Kovalchuk acted in the miniseries The Master and Margarita, a screen version of the well-known novel by Mikhail Bulgakov.
Private life
The role of Margarita brought the actress great popularity. Upon termination of the shooting of «Master and Margarita» in June 2005, Kovalchuk's divorce from Anatoly Ilchenko was announced. Her words have been confirmed by her ex-husband, who also acted in the miniseries.Soon thereafter, Kovulchuk began dating businessman Oleg Kapustin. After two years of relations, they married on December 1, 2007, in St. Petersburg. As a wedding gift, Oleg presented her with a thoroughbred racehorse. On April 30, 2010, the actress gave birth to the couple's son, Dobrynja.
Selected Filmography
- 2000 — 2011 Tainy SledstviyaTainy SledstviyaTainy Sledstviya is a Russian television series filmed from 2000 through 2008. Since April, 2011 the new ninth season will be broadcast. The format of the series features 2 to 4, 50 minute episodes split into story arks. The television series follows the work of a female Procurator known as Maria...
- 2004 Usad'ba (The Manor)
- 2005 The Master and Margarita
- 2008 AdmiralAdmiral (film)Admiral is a 2008 biopic about Alexander Kolchak, a Vice-Admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy and leader of the anti-communist White Movement during the Russian Civil War...
- 2009 Admiral (TV series)