Olesya Zhurakovskaya: biography and career of the actress

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:43

She is a talented actress and a charming woman. As a child, Olesya did not even suspect how her fate would turn out. She did not dream of working in the theater or acting in films, she did not think that she would hear the applause of satisfied spectators. Chance helped to reveal acting talent.

Now there is no need to tell who Olesya Zhurakovskaya is. The biography of this talented woman is known to many. She is a popular Ukrainian theater and film actress. And also the host of the TV show “Zvezhenі ta schaslivі”.

Olesya's childhood

Olesya was born in Kyiv in 1973. He celebrates his birthday on August 13th. Her parents were in no way associated with art. My father built roads in his native Kyiv, and my mother worked as a seamstress in a factory. During non-working hours, she sewed clothes to order. Elder sister Olesya was a calm and quiet girl. When her mother became pregnant the next time, the family was waiting for the appearance of a boy. But another daughter was born. In character and temperament, Olesya was the complete opposite of her older sister. She loved to play boyish games, conquered the crowns of trees, climbed over fences and fences, and was mischievous. Parents often scolded the youngest daughter for hergirlish behavior and scolded when she participated in fights or conducted experiments with matches without asking.

Olesya's artistry manifested itself in childhood. She loved to climb onto a chair and recite poetry, danced with pleasure and organized home concerts with her sister. Then no one suspected how famous Olesya Zhurakovskaya would become in the future.

The girl's mother after school insisted that her daughter follow in her footsteps and learn to be a seamstress. Olesya did not argue and entered the technical school. She studied hard. The girl was often invited to take part in the organization of student holidays and concerts. Olesya's artistry has always been praised, she received many compliments from satisfied viewers.

GITIS student

A chance helped Olesya become an actress. Her friend wanted to enter GITIS. Zhurakovskaya, she offered to go with her for company and also try to pass the entrance exam. Of course, Olesya agreed.

At first things didn't work out the way the girls wanted. They missed their first exam. Olesya appeared in front of the examiners in a disheveled look, without makeup. It seemed that such untidiness could cause negative emotions in the examiners. But talent cannot be hidden. Olesya read an excerpt from Gogol's play and sang a Ukrainian song. The examination committee was fascinated by her talent. And here she is - a student.

Of course, Olesya Zhurakovskaya was glad that she entered. Now she has the opportunity to develop talent and acting skills. But lack of money and life in an uncomfortable hostelevoked melancholy and gloomy thoughts. However, the girl was so carried away by the development of a new profession for her that all domestic problems were relegated to a secondary plan. She received her diploma in 1996. Since then, she decided to devote herself to acting.

Life in Moscow and return to native Kyiv

Having received a diploma, she got a job in the theater. Yermolova and worked here for about 2 years. At that time, theater actors did not have jobs. Olesya was disappointed that her talent was not noticed by the Moscow public.

After a while, she marries a we althy and promising businessman. But Olesya Zhurakovskaya was not a happy wife for long. Personal life did not work out. In 2001, the couple divorced, and the girl decided to return to her hometown in Ukraine.

After returning to Kyiv, Olesya gets a job as an actress in the Left Bank Drama and Comedy Theater. Her talent and high professionalism were noticed by the management from the very first performances. On the stage of the theater, she played the role of strong-willed or emotional women.

Movie actress

Temperamental actress with magnificent forms and extraordinary plasticity still in Moscow became interested in directors. She was invited to act in films. The first role is in the series "Birthday of the Bourgeois". Appeared only in the episode Olesya Zhurakovskaya. The filmography of the actress at the moment is more than 60 films.

In 2001, the actress received an offer to play one of the main characters in the film "Provincialnovel". She showed her character Tamara very professionally.

Directors and film critics liked how Olesya Zhurakovskaya looked in the frame, how she quickly reincarnated and got used to the role. But until 2003, she was invited to the cinema only for episodic roles. After the release of the comedy "Chasing Two Hares", the audience saw and appreciated Zhurakovskaya's acting talent. Olesya began to be invited to act in films of various genres. Since 2004, she has been constantly on the set. Moreover, she almost did not play episodic and minor roles. Her characters are different.

The brightest films in which Olesya Zhurakovskaya starred are: “Milkmaid from Khatsapetovka”, “While the Village Sleeps”, “Husband for an Hour”, “House with Lilies”, series “Gorchakov”.

Remembering, she says that all the works were bright and interesting. But participation in the series "Matchmakers" was especially memorable. Yes, and she became famous by playing Ksenia Pavlovna.

The role of Ksenia Pavlovna in the series "Matchmakers"

Until 2010, she starred in many films. But popularity and fame came to Olesya with the release of the fourth season of "Matchmakers" on television. The audience fell in love with this series from the very first episodes.

The heroine of Zhurakovskaya is Ksenia Pavlovna. According to the plot, she was the leader of the Keri Mey company and was engaged in the sale of cosmetic products. Her heroine is a woman full of strength, able to convince and involve new customers in her business. She is determined and confident. Olesya Zhurakovskaya also took part in the filming of the fifth and sixth seasons of "Matchmakers". Photos of the actress after the release of this series often appeared in magazines andother printed publications.

TV show host and host

In 2009, fans of the TV project “I Dance for You” waited for the second season of the show to be shown. Olesya Zhurakovskaya was among the participants. She danced with A. Maibenko.

In 2012, she was invited to host the Ukrainian television project “Zvazhenі ta schaslivі”. She agreed. Leading with curvy forms liked the Ukrainian audience.