The daughter of the famous comedian Elena Vorobey underwent serious back surgery a year ago. Now 15-year-old Sonya feels great, but her star mother cannot forget the excitement she experienced during difficult times. Colleagues and loyal friends helped her cope with difficulties. In particular, Full House presenter Regina Dubovitskaya allocated funds to pay for the treatment and rehabilitation of the teenager.
Dubovitskaya did not want to brag about her charity, but Elena Vorobey is sure that it is not worth keeping silent about good people and their actions. She openly spoke on one of her television broadcasts about her gratitude.
About luck
– Even the brilliant Faina Ranevskaya said: “A woman is given talent as a punishment.” I subscribe to every word! But artists have a different perception of the world, this often complicates life... We are very dependent, incredibly vulnerable, even if we hide it and show off...
Life has given me a lot of bumps, I can’t be called lucky. My life is such that I always have to prove something: to win my place on the theater stage, the right to perform on stage, to do parodies, the right to sing.
In my youth, I dreamed of becoming a singer. But we don’t allow strangers into pop music. But I had no connections. If you knew how often I was turned away. That’s why I really hate castings and competitions. Even these words themselves cause me irritation and a feeling of protest. So many times I came in vain, although I left the auditions almost to applause - from the camera crew, the director, and the actors. Therefore, if something goes well, it only causes surprise and distrust... For example, at the All-Russian competition “Yalta-Moscow-Transit” I collected almost all the prizes, including a trip to San Remo...
Elena Vorobey's common-law husband - Alexander Kalishchuk
In 2014, a young man joined the popular comedian’s theater team to install equipment. He became a member of the team after a short time.
Alexander fell in love with the comedian at first sight, but she did not reciprocate for several years. Elena Vorobey’s common-law husband, Alexander Kalishchuk, left the family. After that, he explained himself to the woman, admitting his feelings. She decided to reciprocate his feelings.
Currently, the lovers live and tour together. Alexander dreams that the artist will agree to marry him. The man became friends with the artist’s daughter.
About cinema
– When I found out that Elena Vorobey, usually unlucky at castings, was approved for the main role in the series “Soldiers. And the officers,” I didn’t believe it. She answered: “If this is the Prank program, then it’s not funny.” I’ve dreamed of playing in a sketch com for so long, and my dream has come true. By the way, I would never have gone to the audition if it weren’t for the authoritative name of the director. Alexey Kiryushchenko is a person who knows EVERYTHING about sketchcoms. His name played a role. Working with Lesha is a wonderful school for any artist. We “drummed out” 40 episodes... If I feel more or less confident on the stage, then the acting profession is a “battlefield” that has not yet been explored for me.
First of all, a 14-hour workday is a nightmare. The temperature in the pavilions in the summer reached 45 degrees: Jupiters, Moscow heat, poor air conditioning... But Russian artists can work in any conditions.
From an acting point of view, it was difficult to switch from role to role at one moment, for example, from a health worker to a saleswoman - a simple-minded, impudent one. But... It’s nice when I go on tour and the audience gives out a quote from the series.
By the way, on the set of “Soldiers” I experienced a nervous shock! The lampshade fell from the ceiling and fell on me from a height of three meters. By some miracle, he only caught the ends of the hair. I realized that I was born wearing a shirt. Then the entire film crew just gasped, they didn’t even have time to say “Lena”... I was shaking for several days. Then, before “motoring”, we removed the lampshade. It is clear that a bomb does not fall into the same crater twice, but still...
Family and children of Elena Vorobey
The family and children of Elena Vorobey currently live in an apartment located on Vorobyovy Gory. The popular artist was born into the Lebenbaum family. In the early 90s, Sparrow was faced with the fact that in Russia there was a negative attitude towards representatives of the Jewish nation. Vinokur suggested a way out of the situation - to change his surname to the sonorous Sparrow, following the example of Edith Piaf.
Throughout his life, Elena’s father worked in a housing and communal services office. Mom worked at a construction site and sewed in her free time. Having become a clown known throughout the post-Soviet space, Sparrow moved her relatives to the Moscow region. In mid-2020, the comedian lost her beloved mother, who was a cancer patient.
The actress has a beloved younger sister who works in one of the clinics in Moscow. In Elena's absence, Natalya takes care of her goddaughter - her sister's daughter, whose name is Sofia. The girl became a long-awaited child. After this, the artist could once again become a mother. But as a result of her heavy touring schedule, she lost her child.
About a sense of humor
– I am very demanding. In relation to yourself first of all. I believe that I simply do not have the right to do something incompletely. I am an artist without inhibitions! When I prepare a variety act, I test it on everyone. It’s important for me to understand – is it funny or not funny? I torture conductors, flight attendants, even customs officers. They are examining me, and at the same time I will check the scene. (Laughs.)
Which character do you love the most? Perhaps the girl from the number “Well, take me...”. This heroine played a big role for the artist Sparrow; the act became a turning point in her career. They began to parody me, which indicates my popularity. Although the audience also likes my other characters, as it turned out. They often come up to me on the streets, express their opinion about my numbers, and thank me. This is very nice... It’s also nice that many of my numbers are parsed into quotes and used as jokes in their lives. This is probably the highest praise for an artist...
About feelings of guilt and duty
– Daughter Sonechka studies very well. I am pleased. Each assembly on September 1, the New Year tree at school, and the matinee become very exciting events for me. I want my Sonechka to be the most beautiful of all, so that she smiles, so that everything makes her happy...
But there is still a feeling of guilt in front of my daughter... Especially because she was born at seven months old. While pregnant, I worked too much, resulting in overwork and premature birth. During her first years, Sonechka was very weak and often got sick. Every time she was unwell, I castigated myself, scolded myself with the last words...
I call my daughter Sophie, Sofyushka, Sonchik, Sparrow. By the way, I took my pseudonym - Sparrow - not only because of my short height - 158 cm, but also because an artist with the last name Lebenbaum would not have advanced much in the Soviet years...
I was born into a very simple working-class family. My dad Yakov Movshevich is a mechanic, my mother Nina Lvovna was an installer. We lived more than modestly in Brest. In my youth, I had a rather strained relationship with my parents; they did not understand me. For a long time I was very offended by them, but now I have forgiven them. Now mom and dad are trying their best to help me with my daughter, they regret that they didn’t give me enough love in childhood. They, like Sonechka, are my dearest people in the world...
Not long ago I pulled myself together and bought my parents an apartment not far from me. I did some renovations there. Everything - both the purchase of housing and the arrangement - took place in an atmosphere of absolute secrecy. Mom and Dad didn't know anything. When I brought them there and told them that this was my gift, they had tears in their eyes. Now I feel very happy, glad that they are happy. Still, there comes a time in life when we, children, must take care of our parents. I have a hard time understanding those who sit on their parents’ necks until retirement. This violates some universal human laws...
Carrying out the operation
On May 2, 2018, the girls underwent a complex operation. The day before, Elena Vorobey had to take part in the Humor Festival - it was impossible to cancel the performance, since a high fine had to be paid for this. Some called this action wrong, but the artist commented that she had a big burden on her, and she needed to perform.
Subsequently, she rented a house next to the hospital where her daughter was lying, and constantly looked after her, doing everything to make her recover faster. After surgery, the girl has two dozen titanium screws in her back. According to the latest news of 2020, she is feeling normal, he expressed gratitude to her mother.
Many stars supported the artist, condemning critics of her behavior. It is known that Sophia was Elena’s desired child, who was waited for a very long time and constantly surrounded with love. In the “Live Broadcast” program, many emphasized that the actress’s family is very friendly, and Elena may have saved the life of her child. The television program reveals details of what happened to Elena Vorobey's daughter.
About love and friendship
– At one time, comedian Yuri Galtsev and I constantly performed together. Many even attributed an affair to us... These are, of course, rumors. Yura and I are great friends, practically relatives. What novel?! It would be incest. (Laughs.) Our mutual fans were very worried when their favorite duet disappeared at one time. But our paths did not diverge, we recently put up a number and will continue to cooperate... We are happy about this, we have a similar sense of humor. It's just very difficult to plan tours together.
Unfortunately, I don’t have any close friends. I didn't make any money. But there are many wonderful friends. We are on excellent terms with Boris Moiseev and Maxim Galkin. But in my personal life, I have great difficulty imagining a male artist next to me. Still, we, actors, are a specific people. (Laughs.) And two bears in the same den can bite each other.
What should a representative of the stronger sex be like for me to call him a man with a capital M, you ask? His words and deeds must match each other. He said, do it. And if you can’t do it, then don’t say it! I also want a generous attitude towards a woman. This doesn't happen often these days.
Biography and personal life of Elena Vorobey
A little girl was born back in 1967 in the center of Brest. Father - Lebenbaum Yakov Movshevich was an employee of the housing and communal services office. Mother - Lebenbaum Nina Lvovna worked at a construction site and sewed in her free time from her main job. The popular artist has a younger sister, with whom she is very friendly and supports each other in any situation.
From childhood, Lenochka showed excellent vocal and parody talent. She noticed all the subtleties of their behavior, and then embodied it on stage, invariably drawing applause. When asked what she wanted to become, she invariably answered that she would like to make people laugh.
I studied well at school. After receiving the certificate, she studied art at the music school of her hometown. Then the girl studies acting in the city on the Neva. It was at this time that the biography and personal life of Elena Vorobei took place simultaneously.
After graduating from the Leningrad Theater Institute, she began working at the BUFF Theater. It was at this time that the aspiring star began to be friends with future famous comedians. In particular, she loved to stage anti-prizes, in which her partners were Gennady Vetrov and Yuri Galtsev. The latter is quite often called by ignorant humor lovers her beloved person and even her husband. The artist herself says that she perceives her friends, and Yura Galtsev in particular, as beloved brothers and sisters.
In the early 90s of the last century, the comedian met the master of laughter Vladimir Vinokur, who suggested that she replace her surname Lebenbaum with the sonorous Sparrow. It was under this pseudonym that Lena began to participate in numerous show programs, which brought her the love of audiences throughout the post-Soviet space. At the beginning of the new millennium, the girl was invited by Regina Dubovitskaya to perform in one of the episodes of “Full House”. Lovers of humor loved the sparkling parodies, so from now on Elena began to appear in all sold-out releases.
The popular artist participated in various show programs. She often appears on Saturday Night. She took part in the show “One to One”, in which she embodied many famous images.
The star of the humorous genre showed her acting talent by starring in “Morozko”, “Little Red Riding Hood”, “The Golden Key”, “The New Adventures of Aladin” and many others.
In 2020, Elena Vorobey was included in the list of persons prohibited from entering Ukrainian territory due to her support for the will of the residents of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol.
In the TV show “Secret for a Million,” the popular comedian admitted that she had two fictitious marriages. The popular artist has many friends among the male community.
After moving to the capital, Elena Vorobey was in a legal and then civil marriage. Currently, the artist lives with Alexander Kalishchuk. Rumors about a relationship with an Australian billionaire were often published in a number of media outlets.
About diets
– The problem of excess weight is very pressing for me. All my life I have been struggling with extra pounds. Previously, when I visited my parents in my native Brest, the first thing I asked them was: “Have I lost weight?” Dad answered: “No.” As a result, I didn’t eat anything the entire vacation. And my mother quietly scolded my father: “Why couldn’t you say that Lenka had lost weight? Look, now the child is starving.” (Smiles.)
I gave up dieting. They are harmful to health. Once I was on an apple-carrot diet. I lost 6 kg thanks to eating only apples and carrots for a month and a half. I walked around as a thin beauty, but my teeth began to hurt. When I went to the dentist, whom I visit regularly, he gasped. He said that it was the first time he had seen teeth deteriorate so badly in just 5-6 months... In the end, he put in more than 10 fillings!
Now, to lose weight, I simply close my mouth in the evenings. I eat fish and practically don’t eat meat. I completely exclude bread, flour, and sweets from my diet. I drink a lot of water. And I exercise regularly. Only the combination of proper nutrition and movement produces results.
Daughter of Elena Vorobey - Sofia Lebenbaum
At the beginning of 2003, the popular actress became a mother for the first time. She gave birth to a beautiful daughter. She was born prematurely, so she was often sick for several years of her life. Elena could not stay with the girl for a long time, so in her absence, Sonya was looked after by her grandmother and godmother.
Elena Vorobey’s daughter, Sofia Lebenbaum, did not often communicate with her father. He did not pay alimony and made a gift in the form of his living space in the capital’s center.
Sonya is currently a student at one of the capital's schools. At the same time, the girl sings well, plays several musical instruments, and speaks English. Sonya dreams of becoming an actress like her mother.
