Natalia Trubnikova is one of the brightest beauties of Soviet cinema. The audience most remembered her as Melisent, the star played this heroine in the fairy tale "June 31". Colleagues and journalists dubbed Natalya a "screen test actress", as she was often rejected because of her "non-Soviet" appearance. What is known about this amazing woman, her creative victories and behind-the-scenes life?
Natalia Trubnikova: childhood
The future Melisent was born in Moscow, it happened in July 1955. Even in early childhood, the girl was struck by the mysterious world of ballet. Natalya Trubnikova dreamed of being like Maya Plisetskaya, who made an indelible impression on her in the production of The Dying Swan. Relatives and family friends were the first to appreciate the girl's talent, for whom she danced with pleasure to the accompaniment of her father's piano.
Parents respected the desire of their daughter, Natalya Trubnikova began attending the ballet circle with their help as early as kindergarten age. do balletthe child continued into school years, which negatively affected the grades. However, Natasha did not care about school performance, as she had no doubt that she would become a ballerina.
First successes and failures
After graduating from school, the future star easily entered GITIS, choosing the ballet master faculty. She was gladly invited to dance on the stage of the Moscow Academic Musical Theatre. In her student years, Natalya Trubnikova also thought about the career of an actress, as the teachers spoke positively about her dramatic talent.
Unfortunately, the appearance of the future "Melicente" turned out to be too bright, according to the film authorities, who were convinced that the aspiring actress would not be able to create the traditional image of a "Komsomol girl". Natalya received refusals all the time, she learned to treat this philosophically. Trubnikova could have made her debut in the film "A Farm in the Steppe", but she was forced to refuse, as she was going to go on tour to France. An attempt by an aspiring actress to play Mary Poppins also failed - she was not taken without explanation.
In the film "Romance of Lovers" the audience could also see such a wonderful actress as Natalia Trubnikova. The biography of the star shows that she regretted her refusal to star in this film for a long time. The role pleased her, but it seemed too difficult.
Star role
The creator of the painting "June 31", which gave Trubnikova long-awaited fame, was Leonid Kvinikhidze. Looking for actorsable to cope with the main roles, the master began in 1978. Of course, he paid special attention to the search for a girl who would be able to embody the image of the beautiful Melisente. The director considered various candidates, managed to refuse such stars as Shanina, Alferova. Natalia got this role, as Leonid was delighted with her "unearthly" eyes.
The musical fairy tale "June 31" told about the love that the artist Sam, who lives today, experienced for the beautiful Princess Melicent from the Middle Ages. The fate of the picture, which in 1979 made an indelible impression on Soviet viewers, turned out to be difficult. Alexander Godunov, who played one of the main roles, did not return from the tour, which took place in the United States, turning to the local authorities with a request to grant him political asylum. The demonstration of a fairy tale story in cinemas was banned for many years. However, the actress Natalya Trubnikova, who played Melisent, managed to become famous and gain thousands of fans.
In addition to "June 31" the actress can be seen in such films as "Death on Takeoff", "The Secret of the Snow Queen", "Dreamer".
Life behind the scenes
Of course, viewers are interested not only in films in which Natalya Trubnikova managed to star. The personal life of Melisenta settled down in her student years. Anatoly Kulakov became her chosen one, with whom the actress is currently married. Anatoly also managed to achieve success in the field of ballet, his acquaintance with Natalia took place precisely during a jointperformance.
Husband and wife became the organizers of the "Russian Academy of Models", in this school they work as teachers. Trubnikova did not give birth to a child, which she does not regret, since her life is devoted to her beloved work.
