The biography of Alexander Tsekalo is very fascinating. During his creative career, he managed to achieve a lot and become famous not only in Russia, but also far beyond its borders. He is known abroad as a talented producer, but here he is known as a singer, as a presenter, as a comedian, as a businessman, and also thanks to the many professions in which he was able to realize his potential. His path was not easy, but that only made it more interesting. How Alexander’s career developed and what he can rightfully be proud of, you will learn from the article below.
Youth
Alexander Evgenievich Tsekalo was born on March 22, 1961 in the capital of Ukraine - Kyiv. The boy's family was very simple: his parents worked as thermal power engineers. Mother is Elena Leonidovna Volkova, Jewish by nationality, and father is Evgeny Borisovich Tsekalo, Ukrainian. This international family had two children. Alexander has an older brother, Victor. He is also a creative person, and the people of Ukraine know him as a talented actor.
Alexander Tsekalo's interest in music began in childhood. He played the piano and was very good at playing the guitar. Already at school, he assembled his first musical group - the group “It”. The stage attracted the creative young man, and he constantly participated in theatrical productions and concerts.
Alexander Tsekalo and musicals
Alexander has always been partial to such a genre as the musical. When visiting America, he devoted a lot of time to watching musicals, which are a common occurrence there. Over the course of several trips, he watched at least sixty musical productions. Artists who could sing without a soundtrack, while tapping a step and playing on stage at the same time, seemed to him like people from some other planet. Over time, Tsekalo learned to understand productions of this genre and as a producer. The Ideal Man (Grishaeva, Tsekalo) :))))) During the crisis on the screen and in the theater, the musical genre went well in Russia. At this time, Alexander Tsekalo appeared as the executive producer of the classic musical “Nord-Ost” in Russia, which was created based on the novel “Two Captains”. Alexander also staged such a musical as “12 Chairs”.
Education
Alexander Tsekalo studied at Kyiv school No. 89 with intensive study of foreign languages. In 1978, after graduating from his educational institution, he entered the correspondence department of the Leningrad Technological Institute of the Pulp and Paper Industry. During his studies, he worked as a mechanic and also managed to participate in amateur theater performances. In his second year, Tsekalo organized the “Hat” group and, by invitation, the whole team entered the second year of the Kyiv Variety and Circus School. He eventually graduated from the Leningrad Institute as an external student in 1982.
Alexander Tsekalo and Lolita Milyavskaya
After defending his diploma, the young man organized the “Hat” quartet. Later he was invited to a variety and circus school, where Tsekalo entered, and immediately into the second year. After graduating from college, Alexander began working at the Odessa Philharmonic, where he was assigned. Alexander Tsekalo and Lolita Milyavskaya “Moskau” The cabaret duo “Academy”, organized jointly with Lolita Milyavskaya, appeared in 1986 in Odessa. In this couple, Sasha created the image of a downtrodden husband, and Lolita played the role of the domineering wife. By the mid-nineties, their duet was among the most popular ensembles.
Cabaret duet "Academy"
In 1985, Alexander organized his most successful project at that time - the cabaret duet "Academy", where his partner was the bright brunette Lolita Milyavskaya. Four years later they moved to Moscow and immediately felt all the delights of fame. They were considered one of the brightest creative groups in the country.
In 1996, Alexander and Lolita became the hosts of the “Good Morning, Country!” program. Two years after the first broadcast, the rights to the program were acquired by the Ukrainian channel “1+1”, the founder of which was Alexander Rodnyansky, who subsequently positively influenced the development of Tsekalo as a great artist. At the peak of their fame, in 2000, Tsekalo and Milyavskaya decided to stop performing together as a duet.
Children Tsekalo and Galushko – photo
In his marriage to Victoria Galushko, Alexander Tsekalo had two children - daughter Alexandra and son Mikhail. Both children were born in European clinics. The age difference between the children is 4 years.
Alexander and Victoria never posted photos of their children on the Internet; moreover, none of the Russian or European journalists can boast of their presence. The couple jealously protected Alexandra and Mikhail from the attention of the press.
The news of the divorce of Alexander Tsekalo and Victoria Galushko became a real sensation. Speculation and assumptions about its cause immediately appeared in the press. Journalists believed that the motivation for the breakup was the new passion of the head of the family. Ervin Tsekalo went out with Darina even before the divorce from Victoria was officially filed.
Alexandra and Mikhail stayed with their mother, but their father also takes an active part in their lives. The showman took full financial care of the children upon himself.
Television projects and work as a producer
Tsekalo almost immediately began to be invited to various musical projects, for example, he took part in several parts of the program “Old Songs about the Main Thing,” aired on Channel One. Alexander also voiced the film “Private Chronicles. Monologue".
In 2000, Alexander Tsekalo was filmed in the film “Silver Lily of the Valley.” The audience fell in love with the character of Alexander - a romantic producer who falls in love with an unremarkable, slightly eccentric girl. This role brought Tsekalo even greater popularity and recognition.
Alexander began producing with the large-scale but notorious musical “Nord-Ost”. Then he acted as a producer in the musical “12 Chairs”, and also became its director. After this, he continued to work as a producer of entertainment programs on the STS channel, but a few years later he was fired, according to rumors, due to a conflict with management.
Later, Alexander became the presenter of Channel One. Viewers could watch him in the programs “Two Stars”, “Minute of Fame”, “Spotlight Paris Hilton”, “Big Difference” and others.
In 2008, Tsekalo organized his own production company.
Alexander Tsekalo on television
Alexander Tsekalo took up his solo career, choosing a new type of activity for himself - TV presenter of popular programs. In addition, Tsekalo began producing. Thus, thanks to Alexander Evgenievich, such famous Russian musicals as “12 Chairs” and “Nord-Ost” appeared.
Alexander Tsekalo in the program “ProjectorParisHilton”
In 2006, Tsekalo became a presenter on Channel One. Viewers remembered him for the following projects: “Minute of Fame”, “Big Difference”, “Mind Games”, “ProjectorParisHilton”. Alexander’s partners on these TV shows were many Russian TV stars.
In 2007, Alexander Tsekalo was appointed deputy director for special projects at Channel One. At the same time, the showman becomes the general producer of the same channel. However, in 2008, due to the reorganization of the channel’s management, Alexander was removed from his leadership position.
Alexander Tsekalo in the program “Urgant and Tsekalo”
Alexander Tsekalo showed himself as a creative, versatile personality in numerous projects. Thus, he was the director of the Kinotavr festival, concerts of Angelika Varum and Alsou, creative evenings of Igor Nikolaev.
Tsekalo was the author, director and producer of dozens of TV projects, for which he was awarded the prestigious awards “Profi”, “Ovation”, “Star”, “Golden Gramophone”.
What has Alexander Tsekalo been doing in recent years?
At the moment, in addition to producing, Alexander acts as a stage director for various concerts and television programs, in particular, he became the director of Igor Krutoy’s performances, and also proved himself as a screenwriter and became the host of this event. In addition, he was a screenwriter and director of the “Silver Galosh”, “Kinotavr”, “TEFI - 2006”, “Top 50 Most Famous People of St. Petersburg” awards, and the “Dog” magazine. Ru", the concert program of Angelica Varum and Alsou, as well as the wedding of Anastasia Volochkova and many other projects.
Tsekalo has two restaurants, in which he is a co-founder, “The Garden” and Chichibio.
The most famous projects with the participation of the producer
In his youth, the eminent producer founded the artistic quartet “Hat”, the success of which was noted by the teachers of the Kyiv Circus School. As a result, all participants were automatically enrolled in the second course. After which the team was hired by the Odessa Department of Culture.
As part of the artistic quartet “Shat”, Tsekalo met his soul mate. Alexander proposed marriage to his colleague Alena Shiferman. The couple had a rather modest wedding. Despite the harmony and mutual understanding, the artists divorced a year later.
In 1985, Alexander Evgenievich founded the legendary cabaret duo “Academy”. His partner and soon his official wife was the tall, slender, incredibly charismatic Lolita Milyavskaya. Humor and positivity allowed their brainchild to get on television. Over the next fifteen years, they delighted the audience with such hits as: “Non-ballroom dances”, “When my husband went for beer”, “I was offended”, “Tut-tu-tu-tu”.
In 2000, the cabaret duo “Academy” ceased to exist. Alexander Evgenievich concentrated his efforts on creating original projects and television. His creative repertoire includes two “powerful” musicals “12 Chairs” and “Nord Ost”. In 2018, Tsekalo became a guest on Yuri Dud’s program, in which he shared terrible memories of the hostage taking during the production of “Nord Ost”.
In his rather frank interview, Alexander spoke about the series “Major”, in which he acted as the general producer. The high ratings of the film interested the managers of the American video service Netflix. As a result, the Americans acquired the rights to show the TV series “Major” and “Method” overseas. There, Dud Tsekalo added that he wants his children, when they grow up, to watch their father’s films such as: “Major”, “Method”, “Trotsky”.
Among the latest cinematic works of Alexander Evgenievich we can note: “Trigger”, “The Last Minister”, “Project “Anna Nikolaevna”. Of the listed projects, the comedy series “The Last Minister” received mixed reviews. Despite the fun, unobtrusive plot and decent cast, the ratings were very modest.
Personal life of Alexander Tsekalo
Alexander was married three times. His first wife, as mentioned above, was his colleague in “The Hat” - Alena Shiferman, the second - Lolita Milyavskaya, whose marriage lasted only 3 months.
Alexander pulled out his lucky ticket when he met Victoria Galushka, the younger sister of the famous singer Vera Brezhneva. She became his third wife and gave birth to the artist three children. They got married non-publicly: the wedding took place in January 2008, and only the closest people of the young people were invited.
For the sake of the oriental beauty, Alexander Tsekalo forgot all his exes
There are not many producers in the country whose names are well-known, and Alexander Tsekalo is one of these rare lucky ones. Moreover, he is famous not only for his projects (the show “ProjectorParisHilton”, “Minutes of Fame”, the series “Major” and “Method”), but also for his love affairs.
A month ago, 58-year-old Alexander married for the fourth time. His chosen one is the artist and actress Darina Ervin (real name is Saparova). Originally from Kazakhstan, she lived in the USA, where she starred in several little-known films and TV series. The oriental beauty is 20 years younger than her famous husband and became for him the standard of femininity and beauty. The other day, the producer for the first time opened up with reporters about his feelings.
“Love expands horizons, changes trajectory, color, taste,” the artist admitted in a trembling voice on the “Culture” channel. “I know this now like no one else.” I love Darina very much. It's like a drug, but only natural, which cannot be bought. For me this is the main thing. And what was behind is not important.
But Tsekalo has a rich personal life behind him. Contrary to standard ideas about male beauty, Tsekalo, with a height of 167 cm and a weight of about 100 kilos, was always surrounded by women.
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Alena Shiferman
First: Alena Shiferman
Back in 1979, 18-year-old Alexander put together his first band - the Shlyapa quartet, whose soloist was Alena Shiferman from Kiev. And a year later this professional union grew into a marriage union. The singer convinced her husband to enroll in a circus school, and they moved from their native Kyiv to Odessa. The couple was given a room at the local philharmonic, and Shiferman arranged their modest life. But when the young husband joined the Caricature theater group, which was very popular in Odessa, it destroyed their marriage.
Lolita Gorelik, now known as Milyavskaya, worked at Caricature... In the mid-80s, Alena and Alexander divorced. How the life of Tsekalo’s first wife turned out is unknown. It was rumored that she had gone abroad.
Lolita MilyavskayaPhoto: Anatoly ZHDANOV
Second: Lolita Milyavskaya
When Lolita met her future husband, she was also not free, but she did not immediately separate from her husband. The three of them rushed off to conquer Moscow (!) with Alexander Tsekalo. There, Lola and Sasha created the cabaret duo “Academy” and for many years hid the fact that they were connected by something more. The duo gained popularity after their “Toma-Toma” was performed at Alla Pugacheva’s “Christmas Meetings”.
The lovers got married at the end of their relationship in 1999 and separated a year later, although in fact this relationship lasted 12 years. The daughter that Milyavskaya gave birth to in marriage with Tsekalo from another man received the producer’s surname.
Victoria GalushkaPhoto: Larisa KUDRYAVTSEVA/EG
Third: Victoria Galushka
Tsekalo met his third official wife, the younger sister of singer Vera Brezhneva, in 2007 at a fashion show. Vika is a nurse by training, but did not work by profession; she gravitated toward the fashion world. Victoria hid her acquaintance with the TV star for some time, even from Vera, who knew him very well. But in 2008, when Galushka was 5 months pregnant, the couple got married. They had a daughter, Sasha, now 10 years old, and a son, Misha, who is 6 years old.
The couple divorced last year.
Interesting Facts
- Alexander's height is only 163 cm.
- While studying at the institute, Tsekalo managed to work as a fitter, as well as a stage installer and lighting designer.
- In an interview with Yuri Dudu, Alexander Tsekalo admitted that in the nineties, in addition to creativity, he was also involved in political technologies. In particular, thanks to his help, a resident of the French city of Caro was able to take the post of mayor.
- For the film “Silver Lily of the Valley” Alexander wrote the song “History”. Subsequently, it was performed by Philip Kirkorov and included in his album For you.
- Alexander became the host of the project of the first channel “Two Stars” after Konstantin Ernst, the producer of this television channel, personally agreed with Alexander Rodnyansky, the producer of the STS television channel, where Tsekalo was a staff member.
- For ten years, Alexander Tsekalo was the editor-in-chief of the cigar magazine Hecho a mano.
- Alexander was the first Russian producer to sell his series “Major” to the British film portal Netflix. After this, the company acquired the rights to show five more TV series and films by Alexander Tsekalo.
- Alexander became the first Russian producer who was able to put the series into distribution - we are talking about “Gogol”.
- Tsekalo participated in the preparation of singer Alsou for the Eurovision music competition, in which she took second place.
- In 2008, Alexander survived a robbery at his home. The criminals tied up the artist and took all valuables from the apartment. All the attackers were subsequently found.
Alexander is a very versatile person. He coped well with many functions, from plumbing to directing. Such a creative personality like him will undoubtedly not stop there and will continue to delight viewers with new projects. All that remains is to wish him more inspiration, time and effort.
Alexander Tsekalo in cinema
Alexander Evgenievich successfully starred in several films. At first, Tsekalo appeared in episodic roles in the TV series “Beware, Zadov!” and “33 square meters.” Then in 2004, Alexander Tsekalo played the role of Agent Alex in “Special Forces in Russian 2”.
Tsekalo in the film "Silver Lily of the Valley"
Lyova Bolotov, played by Tsekalo, in the comedy “Silver Lily of the Valley” became more striking and memorable The showman's partner on the set of this film was Yuri Stoyanov, a famous Russian comedian. We can say that “Silver Lily of the Valley” is a modern interpretation of “Pygmalion” by Bernard Shaw. The creative tandem of Tsekalo and Stoyanov was liked by the audience; the humor and charisma of the artists made the comedy bright and memorable. This was followed by small but striking roles in the popular comedy series My Fair Nanny (2005) and Who's the Boss? (2006).
Alexander Evgenievich was also involved in dubbing foreign cartoons. The voice of Tsekalo is spoken by the giraffe Melman - the cartoon "Madagascar" and the penguin Reggie - "Catch the Wave".
Tsekalo in the film "Silver Lily of the Valley"
Alexander Tsekalo himself does not consider himself an outstanding actor, despite the love and praise of the audience. Therefore, the showman does not pay much attention to cinema, but devotes more time to producing . Tsekalo is much more interested in accompanying the production of a creative project at all stages of its creation than in playing any roles himself.
Thus, Alexander Tsekalo’s first film production works were the films “Radio Day” (2008) and “What Men Talk About” (2010).
"With a bang!" Viewers received Tsekalo’s next film project - the series “The Far Side of the Moon ,” which was released in 2012. The main role in the television series was played by the famous Russian actor Pavel Derevyanko. The film was directed by Alexander Kott. The mystical detective story about time travel had such high ratings that a sequel to this series was released 2016
Tsekalo on the set
In 2014 , the first season of the action-packed detective series “Major” was released . The main role in the television series was played by actor Pavel Priluchny. “Major” became so popular that the creators continued the crime story in the second and third seasons of the series.
From time to time, Alexander Tsekalo still pleases his fans by appearing on screen as an actor. So, in 2020, he appeared in an unusual role for himself as a killer in the series “Method” with Konstantin Khabensky in the title role.
Also in 2015 , the dramatic saga “Farza” was released. Here Alexander Tsekalo also wrote the script for the film. The high-profile premiere 2016 was the film “Locust” - a crime story with elements of eroticism. The main roles in the film, which was produced by Alexander Tsekalo, were played by actors Pyotr Fedorov and Paulina Andreeva.
Tsekalo and Urgant
Viewers also fell in love with films that were released thanks to the work of producer Tsekalo, such as “Klim” (2015) and “Scum” (2016). Film critics are convinced that the name of Alexander Tsekalo is a guarantee of the high quality of the future television project.
Latest news about Alexander Tsekalo
In the mid-2000s, Tsekalo agreed to work on television. The first experience was so successful that now he regularly accepts similar invitations. His arsenal includes the most popular programs that aired in prime time and won the hearts of viewers:
- "ProjectorParisHilton";
- "Moment of glory";
- "Two stars".
These projects enjoyed deserved popularity not only among viewers, but were also positively received by critics.
Currently, the famous showman is mainly engaged in directing. He organizes recitals, recitals and chamber meetings. Tsekalo himself considers his position as director of the Kinotavr festival to be the highlight of his career.
Now Alexander is at the top of his creative path. Director, actor, presenter and just a good person - he is clear proof that talent will always find a path to fame.
Interesting facts about Alexander Tsekalo
The famous Russian musician and producer, actor and television and radio host became famous as a composer and performer of the cabaret duo “Academy”. And today his name is associated with the most popular Russian television projects, including “Big Difference”, “ProjectorParisHilton”, “Olivier Show”, “Minute of Fame” and others.
1. Alexander Evgenievich Tsekalo was born in Kyiv on March 22, 1961 in the family of engineers Evgeniy Borisovich Tsekalo and Elena Leonidovna Volkova, where the eldest son Evgeniy was already growing up. His musical abilities manifested themselves in childhood, when he attended piano lessons, and as a teenager he became interested in the guitar, independently mastered the instrument and created the group “ONO” at school, and often performed in concerts. 2. Sasha Tsekalo studied at a school with an English bias. His classmates called him Tseka. I bought my first guitar with money I earned myself. Alexander recalls how he asked his parents to buy a pickup; it cost twenty-five rubles - a very significant amount at that time (his mother received 100 rubles, and his father’s salary was 140). There was no extra money in the family, his parents refused, but Sasha balked and decided to earn money. During Soviet times, child labor was prohibited. But the grandmother took pity on her grandson and hired him as a courier instead of the neighbor postwoman (who had just given birth to a granddaughter) to deliver the correspondence. With the money he earned so hard, the teenager bought an instrument, a pickup, a vacuum cleaner for the house, and enough to buy a gift for his mother. 3. After graduating from school in 1978, Tsekalo became a correspondence student at the Leningrad Technological Institute of the Pulp and Paper Industry, while working as a mechanic in his hometown, and in the evenings he was engaged in amateur performances. In 1979, the young man created the “Hat” quartet. Sasha realized that he needed to develop in the acting direction, and entered (immediately into the second year) the Kiev Variety and Circus School, he had to graduate from the institute urgently - as an external student.
4. Tsekalo’s first wife was the lead singer of “The Hat” Alena Shiferman. In order to somehow make ends meet, Alexander worked in a chemical laboratory, as a fitter, and later at the Kiev Variety Theater as a stage assembler and lighting designer. After graduating from college in 1985, he moved to Odessa, first getting a job at the Philharmonic, and then with his first wife he worked at the local pop theater "Caricature". The marriage broke up a year later, when Alexander became infatuated with his next wife, Lolita Milyavskaya.
5. With Lola they created the famous cabaret duo “Academy” (1986–2000) and left to conquer Moscow. In 1987, they registered a relationship. In 1999, their daughter Eva was born. And in 2000, the marital union broke up. 6. After the divorce and breakup of the duo, Alexander Tsekalo acted in films. In the comedy melodrama “Silver Lily of the Valley” (2000) and “Silver Lily of the Valley-2” (2004) he played the main role. His hero, producer Leva Bolotov, together with his partner, is promoting a new talent. He also participated in other popular comedy series. 7. Since 2000, Alexander lived in a civil marriage with Yana Samoilova, then PR woman Alsou.
From 2002 to 2007, Alexander headed the entertainment programs department at STS. Together with Tina Kandelaki and Anastasia Zavorotnyuk, he was the co-host of “Good Songs”, acted as a producer of such projects as “6 Frames”, “Life is Beautiful”, “The Smartest”, “Good Jokes”, “You are a Supermodel”, “Two Stars” (and also co-hosted with his ex-wife Lola), Thank God You're Here!, A Beautiful Mind (and also originated and hosted). 8. For a year, Alexander Tsekalo worked at Channel One as deputy director for special projects, and since 2007 he has been the general producer of the television, a year later he headed the production department. Contributed to the creation and operation of such projects as “Big Difference”, “Southern Butovo”, etc.
In January 2008, Alexander Evgenievich married again. The chosen one of the 47-year-old man was 23-year-old Victoria Galushka, the younger sister of singer Vera Brezhneva. In October 2008, the couple had a daughter, Alexandra, and in October 2012, a son, Mikhail.
9. From 2008 to 2012, Tsekalo was a co-host in the ProjectorParisHilton program, which has high ratings. Each program is a humorous coverage of some news. That is, there is a plot in the blanks, the rest is improvisation that happens at the time of filming. 10. In 2014, Tsekalo’s new project “Cabaret Without Borders” was launched, where he also serves as the host. 11. Alexander Tsekalo is a successful businessman. Together with Ivan Urgant, he owns the capital’s restaurant “The Garden”.
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12. In March 2014, Tsekalo surprised journalists with new television projects, including the continuation of “The Far Side of the Moon”, the 12-episode crime series “Major” and others.
