“Republic of SHKID”, “Straw Hat”, “Mom Got Married”, “Fair Wind, “Blue Bird”, “Criminal Investigation Inspector”, “We Speak Russian” - film and television projects, thanks to which the audience remembered Evgenia Vetlova. What is known about the talented actress, what is her story?
Evgenia Vetlova: the beginning of the journey
The performer of the role of Tanya in the film "Fair Wind," Blue Bird "was born in Leningrad. It happened in November 1948. Evgenia Vetlova grew up and was brought up in the house of her grandparents.
She was an active and inquisitive child, attended numerous circles. Dancing, singing, photography, natural science - little Zhenya had many hobbies. The girl also studied at a sports school, was awarded the title of master of sports in gymnastics.
Choice of profession
Evgenia Vetlova showed interest in dramatic art in her school years. The girl played her first roles in amateur performances. She first appeared on the set in 1966. Evgenia made her debut in the film "Republic of SHKID" by Gennady Poloka, whereembodied the image of Dze's girlfriend.
Director Poloka recommended a talented girl to enter a theater university. After leaving school, Vetlova followed this advice, which she did not have to regret. From the first attempt, Evgenia managed to become a student of LGITMiK. The aspiring actress was accepted into the studio of R. S. Agamirzyan.
Highest hour
Even during the entrance exams, Evgenia Vetlova was invited to audition for the film "Fair Wind," The Blue Bird ". The girl successfully passed them, got the role of Tanya Ivleva. She had to start filming a month later, they took place in Yugoslavia. While working on the film, Evgenia met many famous actors, such as Vitaly Doronin, Mikhail Ershov, Boris Amarantov.
While working on the tape, the film crew had a chance to survive an earthquake, and they also got into a storm on the high seas. Evgenia had to perform many tricks on her own. For example, a student of LGITMiK jumped from a schooner mast onto an awning.
In 1966, the film "Fair Wind, Blue Bird" was presented to the public. The picture fell in love with thousands of viewers, and the performers of key roles, including Eugene, gained all-Union fame. The directors began to actively offer roles to the beautiful and talented actress, but Vetlova was forced to refuse most of them. This was due to the fact that the leadership of LGITMiK was extremelyhad a negative attitude towards the participation of her students in the filming.
Student years
From the biography of actress Evgenia Vetlova, it follows that she successfully combined her studies at LGITMiK with playing on the stage of the V. F. Komissarzhevskaya Theater. The student also collaborated with the Pushkin Theater.
From time to time, Evgenia still accepted the offer to act in films, risking the wrath of the leadership of LGITMiK. Over the years of study, the actress managed to light up in the pictures, which are listed below. She mostly got episodic roles.
- White Night.
- "On the wedding day."
- "An incident that no one noticed."
- "Mom got married."
- "Snow Maiden".
- "Five from Heaven".
Lenfilm
After graduating from LGITMiK, Evgenia Vetlova continued acting. Films and series with her participation came out more and more often. In 1971, a talented girl was accepted into the staff of the Lenfilm studio. At the same time, she was offered a key role in the film "CID Inspector". Vetlova's colleagues on the set were Stanislav Borodokin, Yuri Solomin, Vladimir Zamansky and other stars.
In 1972, the actress received a central role in the TV series We Speak Russian. She created a vivid image, so the number of her fans increased. In 1973, Vetlova played Vera in the film "Tomorrow will be late …", she played the role of Nadezhda in the film "Quiet". Then Evgenia embodied the imageminstrel in the movie Straw Hat. Participation in this picture allowed her to demonstrate her vocal talent.
In the life of actress Evgenia Vetlova there were not only successes, but also failures. In 1979, director Vladimir Menshov invited the LGITMiK graduate to audition for a key role in the melodrama Moscow Doesn't Believe in Tears. The attractive appearance of the actress was noted by the leadership of the film studio, but the beauty of Eugenia was considered "non-Soviet". As a result, the role went to Vera Alentova.
Zhenya and Matthias
What can you tell us about Evgenia Vetlova's personal life? In 1975 Evgenia met Matthias Jan. A young guy from the GDR studied in Leningrad. It turned out that they have a lot in common, both are passionate about music, play the guitar and sing. As a result, a vocal duet was born, which was called "Zhenya and Matias". Young people began to perform at festivals, student meetings. They also took part in concerts organized by the Lenfilm studio.
In 1978, the duo became one of the winners of the Spring Key vocal competition, captivating the audience with the composition "Ley, lei rain more cheerfully." In the same year, Vetlova and Jan got married.
Moving to the GDR
In 1980, Evgenia Vetlova and her husband Matthias Jan moved to Berlin for permanent residence. For several years, the duo successfully performed in Germany. Then Evgenia again remembered the profession of an actress, began to cooperate with the DEFA film studio. She starred in films and TV series, and also did voice acting.
In 2016, the actress began cooperation with the theater and film school "Reduta-Berlin". She successfully teaches acting. Vetlova also takes an active part in charity projects, helps teenagers with family and social problems, victims of violence.
