Biography
It seems that Lyubov Strizhenova had everything that was necessary for female happiness: beauty, fame, which fell after the release of the films “Eternal Call”, “Alien” and “Turn of the Key”, love, handsome husbands, family. Famous directors offered the actress roles, and fans lined up for an autograph.
Actress Lyubov Strizhenova
But to all this the woman preferred the monastery cell and renunciation of worldly goods, calling them vanity and tinsel. Now the star of Soviet cinema responds to the name “Mother Judith” and is a novice of the Alatyr Monastery, far from her native Moscow, in Chuvashia.
Childhood and youth
Lyubov Lifentsova, the actress’s maiden name, was born in the Soviet capital just before the Great Patriotic War, in August 1940. Her childhood was burned by the war, and the difficult, half-starved years and post-war devastation were forever remembered.
Lyubov Strizhenova in her youth
But the difficulties and poverty of the post-war years did not kill the creative impulse and craving for art in the young Muscovite. From an early age, the girl dreamed of the stage and dreamed of becoming a theater and film actress. Lyuba had been preparing for this goal since school, and when she was awarded her matriculation certificate, she immediately took the documents to the Studio School of the legendary Moscow Art Theater.
The admissions committee highly appreciated the applicant's acting abilities and gave her a chance to become an artist. Lyubov Strizhenova plunged headlong into the world of creativity. For her, studying at a theater university became an outlet. She studied with ecstasy and every morning ran to the classroom as if on a holiday. In 1963, Strizhenova received her diploma. At the time of graduation, she already had roles in two films and several performances.
Ekaterina Strizhenova now
Since 2020, Ekaterina Strizhenova has been one of the main contenders to replace the news anchor on the country’s main channel. And yet the channel’s management has not yet decided to make such significant changes to the airwaves. Ekaterina continues to host the “Good Morning” and “Time Will Tell” programs. She can also often be seen at social events - fashion shows, boutique openings and others.
Together with her husband, Strizhenova often attends significant events in the world of culture and art. They were seen at the show of gymnast A. Nemov “Legends of Sports”, the premiere of E. Shelyakin’s film “The Eternal Life of Khristoforov”. Also, the star couple are regular guests at the Kinotavr and Crystal Spring festivals.
Theater
The young artist, as she dreamed, was accepted into the Moscow Art Theater troupe. In 1987, after the division of the Moscow Art Theater, Lyubov Strizhenova ended up in the theater. M. Gorky, which was headed by the brilliant Tatyana Doronina.
Lyubov Strizhenova in the play “Three Sisters”
The actress appeared on these stages until 2007, playing dozens of roles. Strizhenova portrayed the heroines of plays by Anton Chekhov, Alexander Ostrovsky, Edward Radzinsky and Alexander Vampilov. She played Vera in “Duck Hunt”, Natasha in “Three Sisters”, Nastasya in “Farewell to Matera” and Boyarkina in “Russian Vaudeville”. The photo of the actress, who became a symbol of the theater, still adorns its gallery of fame today.
In addition to working in the theater and on the film set, Lyubov Vasilievna appeared in the pavilion of the State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company: Strizhenova was the host of the popular program “Adults about Children” for many years.
Movies
The actress’s cinematic biography began when she was a first-year student at a theater university. Lyuba was entrusted with a small role in the film “Street of Youth”. The film was released in 1958, and for the first time viewers saw the charming girl who played Klava Brovchenko. Director Felix Mironer entrusted key roles in the youth project to Vladimir Zemlyanikin, Inga Budkevich and Lev Borisov.
Lyubov Strizhenova in the film “Street of Youth”
For the second time, Lyubov Strizhenova appeared on the screen as a final year student. Although the role that director Igor Talankin gave to the aspiring actress turned out to be tiny, Lyuba gained invaluable acting experience, because on the set she was lucky to watch the work of Nina Urgant, Nikolai Burlyaev and Viya Artmane.
Full-time work in cinema awaited the graduate of the theater university in 1963. Strizhenova played the beloved girl of the main character, who was portrayed by Oleg Borisov, who is also the director of the comedy film “Stitches-Paths”.
Lyubov Strizhenova in the film “Stitches-Paths”
The Muscovite came to wide fame in the late 1960s, when viewers saw the detective story “A Case from Investigative Practice.” Lyubov Strizhenova played the key role of investigator Sukhareva. The actress appeared in the frame with talented colleagues Nina Ruslanova, Vsevolod Shilovsky and Vladimir Zamansky.
The film is dominated not by a detective plot, but by a moral and psychological aspect. Having brought the investigation to the end, investigator Sukharev is convinced that the violators of the law have long stood up for correction, and punishment will ruin their lives.
Lyubov Strizhenova in the film “A Case from Investigative Practice”
But after the release of this film, the actress rarely appears on screen. She is not offered interesting roles in films; Lyubov Vasilievna concentrates her energy on serving in the theater. 4 years later, viewers saw their favorite artist in the dramatic film “Earth, on demand,” where the main character was played by Oleg Strizhenov, her husband.
Since the mid-1970s, Lyubov Strizhenova has appeared in films in minor or episodic roles, but some of them, thanks to the artist’s talent, were remembered by the audience forever. These include her work in the films “Turn” by Vadim Abdrashitov and “Eternal Call” by Vladimir Krasnopolsky. Oleg Yankovsky, Irina Kupchenko and Oleg Anofriev shone in the first; the second also featured a stellar cast.
Lyubov Strizhenova in the series “Eternal Call”
In Krasnopolsky's series, Strizhenova played Capitolina. The actress did not get lost among her talented colleagues Ada Rogovtseva, Tamara Semina and Natalya Kustinskaya.
Lyubov Strizhenova created vivid and memorable images for film fans in the films “Alien” and “Son”. The last film in which the star appeared was the comedy film “Carrot Love,” released in 2007. The director of the project was the son of the actress Alexander Strizhenov. Lyubov Vasilyevna played the grandmother in the park.
Personal life
The actress was married twice. The star’s first husband was her colleague Vladimir Zemlyanikin, whom the young Muscovite met on the set of her debut film.
Lyubov Strizhenova and Vladimir Zemlyanikin with relatives
The young couple lived together for 5 years and separated when Lyubov Lifentsova met the handsome Oleg Strizhenov. The little daughter Lena, born in marriage with Zemlyanikin, could not save the family. Strizhenov also left his wife, although at that time his daughter Natalya was growing up.
Lyubov Strizhenova with her daughter Elena Zemlyanikina
The romance that broke out on the stage of the Moscow Art Theater did not last long. Ambitious spouses often quarreled, and the lump of claims that had accumulated over 6 years of marriage turned into an avalanche that buried old feelings. A divorce followed. The marriage produced a son, Alexander. He, like his parents, chose a creative path.
Lyubov Strizhenova and Oleg Strizhenov
In 2008, Lyubov Vasilievna decided to do something she had been thinking about for a long time - she became a nun. The decision was long overdue, but the woman could not leave her family, children and grandchildren, in whom she doted on. Strizhenova was able to change her life dramatically by waiting until her children had their own personal lives and her grandchildren grew up. The family accepted the decision of the mother and grandmother to go to the monastery with understanding and respect.
Alexander Strizhenov: Biography and personal life
Details Created: 11/30/2017 21:16 Updated: 03/31/2018 20:43
Alexander Strizhenov is a professional film actor, director, TV presenter, an exemplary family man and a wonderful father. Many people remember his directorial work - the comedy film “Carrot Love”, but this, of course, is not all of his achievements. In this article you will learn in more detail all the interesting facts from his biography.
This man has an impeccable reputation, an ideal family and a professional career. It would seem that this man is ideal, but the yellow press found something to write about - for many years they discussed his excess weight and attributed incredible illnesses to him.
Biography
According to sources, our hero was born on June 6, 1969 in Moscow. According to the horoscope, Gemini is an attractive, romantic, intelligent and simply charming man.
In childhood and photos in youth
Father Oleg and mother Lyubov were famous film actors and the little boy constantly grew up in an atmosphere of art. Therefore, when the guy had to choose a profession, he followed in the footsteps of his parents without even thinking. Creative evenings were constantly held in their house, where many talented artists were present who constantly discussed the world of cinema and theater.
Father - Oleg Strizhenov
According to some reports, it became known that our hero’s mother recently became a nun and left for another city. Now she serves in the monastery and helps her nieces. Sasha supported my mother’s desire to serve God and never condemned her for this choice.
Together with dad
After graduating from school, he applied to the Moscow Art Theater School and graduated successfully in 1990.
Mom - actress Lyubov Zemlyanikina
Career
In 1989 he began working at the Moscow theater “School of Modern Play”. Here he played on stage for three years, and then went to the Anton Chekhov Theater. He played in theatrical productions of Hamlet, Cyrano de Bergerac and Homage.
On the theater stage
In addition, he was seen on television as the host of various television projects. First it was the “Cinematograph” program in 1994, and then, together with his wife, he entertained millions of viewers in the “Good Morning” television program.
Filmography
While still a schoolboy, Sasha already began acting in films. At first, these were small roles in the film-plays “When you leave, look back...” (1981) and “A Few Drops” (1982). And when he got older, he got his first leading role in the film “Leader” (1984). The essence of the film is that a new student appears in the class, whose goal is to decipher the mysterious letters of the disappeared tribe. There are rumors that it was this film that made the young boy famous.
Stills from the film "Leader"
Films with his participation:
- From 1990 to 2000: “If I want, I’ll love”, “Dear Ep”, “Ka-ka-doo”, “Sniper” and others;
- From 2001 to 2020: “State Councilor”, “Yulenka”, “Suicides”, “Nightingale the Robber”, “Cuckoo”, “Drunk Lord Artists”
Including starring roles in: “Gentlemen Artists” (1990), “Arsonist” (1992), “Kitty” (2009), “Female” (2010), “The Secret of the Four Princesses” (2014).
"Female"
His directorial works: “Fall Up” (2002), “From 180 and Above” (2005), “Carrot Love” (2006), “Yulenka” (2009), “Grandfather of My Dreams” (2014). He also tried himself as a producer and screenwriter in several projects.
"The Mystery of the Four Princesses"
Interesting Facts
His height is approximately 185 cm, and his weight is about 90-95 kg. Strizhenov, unlike his wife, unfortunately does not have an Instagram page. In his free time, he likes to play tennis, rollerblading or horseback riding. He also travels a lot with his family and engages in active recreation.
Spouses on vacation
Publication from Ekaterina Strizhenova (@strizhenovae)Oct 21, 2020 at 5:23 PDT
For many years he struggled with excess weight due to the fact that he always loved to eat well. To get rid of the hated kilograms, he made various attempts: he starved for three weeks, went on strict diets, and others. But nothing helped - the weight went away, and then quickly returned, and even with an increase.
Photos before and after weight loss
And then at one point everything worked out and only because he began to eat less. The TV presenter believes that this is the only correct way to lose weight. He stopped eating meat, side dishes, bread and began to eat more fish, greens, salads, vegetables and fruits. The kilograms quickly came off and he feels great with this diet.
Personal life
According to the media, Alexander has repeatedly admitted that he is very pleased when women pay attention to him, because he is a very attractive and impressive man. But he is faithful and loves only one woman - his wife Ekaterina Strizhenova.
Despite the fact that many married couples break up in show business, the Strizhenovs are considered the most romantic and strong family.
Ekaterina and Alexander
Publication from Strizhenova Ekaterina (@strizhenovae)Oct 24 2020 at 9:48 PDT
They have been together for about 30 years and harmony and complete idyll always reign in their family life. The TV presenter claims that he is a great romantic and loves to pamper his beloved wife with surprises and interesting gifts that she would remember for many years to come. Catherine turned out to be a fateful gift for Alexey. He is sure that he made the right choice, as his heart told him, and now his wife brings him only good luck, both in life and in his creative career.
Alexander has never cheated on his wife because he is very afraid of losing her. And for him she is everything on this earth - simply the meaning of life. For her sake, he even lost almost 50 kg in a few months to match her.
Publication from Ekaterina Strizhenova (@strizhenovae) Jun 30, 2020 at 1:23 PDT
Sasha met his betrothed at an early age, when he was only fourteen years old. At that time, he was participating in the filming of the movie “Leader”, and they met on the set. Even then, the guy firmly decided that he was not going to look for anyone else, and this lovely girl should become his future wife. And he achieved his goal. As soon as they became adults, they immediately ran to the registry office.
They signed on October 24, 1987, and got married secretly a week before the wedding. Katya did not choose the wedding date by chance, because on this day her beloved mother was born and they gave her a double celebration.
Like all normal families, they of course had crises in their relationships. Once they even broke up for two months, but then got back together, because they realized that they simply could not live without each other.
Then, in 1988, the first child was born - daughter Anastasia. But they decided to wait with their second child, because at that time they were not emotionally ready. They waited for a long time for 12 years and in 2000 Alexandra was born.
The couple with their youngest daughter Alexandra
Publication from Ekaterina Strizhenova (@strizhenovae)Oct 8 2020 at 10:20 PDT
Since childhood, Nastya has been very good at drawing and has been interested in design. I didn’t even think about following in my father’s footsteps. First she studied at the International Institute of Advertising in Moscow, and then worked here in her homeland for several years. They began to suspect her that her famous parents were helping her push into the profession. Nastya is too ambitious a girl, so she decided to build a career abroad.
Ekaterina with her daughter Anastasia
First she went to London, and then to New York. In America, she graduated from one of the best design schools, Parsons, and stayed here to live and work. Today she is already married to her beloved Peter, whom her parents immediately accepted into their family, because they noticed what tremulous feelings overwhelmed them.
Daughter's wedding
Alexandra, on the contrary, was more interested in vocals, dancing and acting on stage. Her first major production was the musical “The Sound of Music.” The whole family came to see him, including his grandfather. At school she pays a lot of attention to mathematics and economics, but most of all she dreams of becoming an actress. Now she is seriously engaged in dancing at the PRO Dance studio and demonstrates her achievements on her Instagram page. Alexandra also managed to appear in films and starred in the famous films “Love-Carrots” and “How to Marry a Millionaire 2.”
Alexandra
The young girl has a boyfriend - hockey player Anton Churekov. He is almost 2 years older than the girl. Her parents are closely monitoring their relationship and have no plans to marry her off just yet.
Together with boyfriend
When the girls grew up, the house seemed to become empty. Sasha often regrets that she and Katya only managed to have two children. Now they would like more, but their age no longer allows it, so they have to wait for their grandchildren.
Family
Last news
Recently, rumors appeared online that the couple had filed for divorce. Allegedly, Alexander started an affair and cheated on Catherine. But all this is just dirty, unsubstantiated gossip. In fact, everything is fine with the spouses and peace and harmony reign in their family.
Publication from Ekaterina Strizhenova (@strizhenovae) May 8, 2020 at 2:26 PDT
In 2020, he continues to work on television and hosts the program “Star on Star”.
Recently information appeared that the Strizhenovs were preparing to expand their family. Their eldest daughter Anastasia is pregnant and a baby is due to be born this 2018, but what gender it will be remains a mystery. The future grandparents shared this information on the “Evening Urgant” show.
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