The name of actor Rinal Mukhametov thundered throughout the country in 2017, when Fyodor Bondarchuk’s large-scale science fiction film “Attraction” was released in Russia. The character embodied by the young artist on the screen won thousands of girls’ hearts. The alien Hakon who came to Earth simply could not go unnoticed. Kind and handsome, a little naive and ready to sacrifice everything for the sake of love - even his own life... Whether the actor is similar to his on-screen hero is discussed in this article.
Family
Rinal Albertovich Mukhametov was born on August 21, 1989 (zodiac sign - Leo, eastern horoscope - Snake) in a small settlement called Alekseevskoye, which is located in Tatarstan, a hundred kilometers from the main city of the republic - Kazan.
The future actor spent his entire childhood in this provincial town, and his parents live there to this day. Rinal is of mixed nationality - he is half-Russian, half-Tatar. The actor’s mother is an accountant; in the past she worked part-time as a kiln master at a local brick manufacturing enterprise. Rinal's father is a mechanic and simply a folk craftsman.
The actor is not the only child in the family. After their son, the Mukhametov couple had a daughter, Angelina, Rinal’s younger sister.
Children's hobbies
As a child, the future actor was distinguished by his curiosity and obedience. He studied quite well at school, especially in humanitarian subjects.
The passion for acting was initially in Rinal’s blood - his grandfather was an active participant in amateur performances. But the boy’s desire for acting did not appear immediately. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, Rinal Mukhametov literally rushed from one hobby to another in search of himself.
At an early age, he was most interested in sports. He played football, then hockey, and then became interested in acrobatics. The final stage of the sports period was wrestling, namely taekwondo. Having received a brown belt, Mukhametov switched to another field of activity.
The talented young man was fascinated by music. He learned to play percussion instruments and even formed his own band. By the way, Rinal has not lost interest in this hobby to this day. In his free time from filming, he is not averse to sitting down behind the drum kit again.
Childhood and youth
Rinal was born in August 1989 in the Tatarstan village of Alekseevskoye. His father was a mechanic, one of those people about whom they say “golden hands,” and his mother worked as an accountant and worked part-time at a brick factory as a kiln master. Most likely, Rinal inherited his talent from his grandfather, a great lover of amateur performances.
Childhood photos of Rinal Mukhametov
The boy was distinguished by healthy curiosity, diligent behavior and good performance at school. At first I tried to find myself in sports: I played football, then I signed up for hockey and even went to acrobatics. Later he switched to wrestling and received a brown belt in taekwondo.
In his youth, Rinal had his own rock band
Closer to the eighth grade, Rinal decided to take up music and managed to master the drum kit (he still plays to this day). At the same time, he tried to enter the Suvorov School, but did not pass the selection due to poor knowledge of mathematics and stuttering.
The boy always loved the circus and even dreamed of becoming a clown, and therefore after school his choice fell on the variety and circus department of the Kazan Theater School. After studying for two years, the young man decided to conquer the capital and submitted documents to the Moscow Art Theater School.
On the set of the series “Ekaterina”
Despite his speech impediment (Rinal has stuttered since childhood, but knows how to take control of the disease if necessary), he took the course of Kirill Serebrennikov, artistic director of the Gogol Center. It was very difficult to study, but the student managed to subdue his stuttering, developed flexibility and learned the basics of mastery. From the group in which Rinal Mumametov studied, the famous “Seventh Studio” was subsequently born.
Very young Rinal Mukhametov
The actor recalls that time with a smile: “I remember how I got to the Studio School: in huge rapper pants, such a pumped-up boy with an insane amount of gel in his hair. Now, of course, the image has changed.”
From foot soldier to clown
In middle school, Mukhametov finally decided on the future direction of his activities. His main desire at that time was to master a profession far from art - he dreamed of becoming a marine. After the 8th grade, Rinal applied to the legendary Suvorov School. But the dream did not come true - the young man was refused. He was rejected for two reasons - because of problems with the exact sciences and a stutter.
By the time he completed his schooling, Rinal Mukhametov realized that his profession should be related to creative self-expression. Being a big fan of the circus, he decided to become a clown.
Having received a certificate, the ambitious graduate headed to the Kazan Theater School. He became a student in the variety and circus department, but studied there for only two years. Soon after admission, Mukhametov began to have doubts about the correctness of his choice. Clown activity did not give him the self-expression he desired. More and more often he had dreams of entering a real theater stage.
The teachers also doubted the student’s choice. During his training, they discerned in this stately, attractive young man (photos of Rinal Mukhametov are given in the article, his height is 182 cm, weight - 78 kg) greater talent than the clownery required. The school teachers advised the student to go to Moscow and enroll in acting.
Off set
In the personal life of Rinal Mukhametov, everything is going well. His first chosen one is Caroline of Jerusalem. The acquaintance took place after a performance on the theater stage. Carolina gave Rinal a bouquet. The romance that broke out instantly grew into a serious relationship. A few years after they met, the wedding took place. Two years passed and the marriage broke up. The reasons are unknown.
The second wife is Suzanna Akezheva. They met in 2010. The actor often performed as part of his own musical group in bars and clubs. Suzanne helped him organize concerts. The wedding took place in 2020. Only the closest people were invited. In 2020, Suzanne gave birth. The girl has a rather original name - Evia.
Rinal Mukhametov devotes a lot of time to music. He is fron. The actor writes songs and sings. In addition, he sometimes plays the drums.
Theater skills
After such a recommendation, Mukhametov confidently began to move towards his goal. He went to the capital with the intention of entering the Moscow Art Theater School. On his first attempt, Rinal entered the educational institution and became a student in the course, whose mentor was Kirill Serebrennikov.
Even a slight stutter did not prevent Mukhametov from demonstrating his acting talent. Rinal was not ashamed of the defect that accompanied him throughout his life. According to the actor, stuttering promotes wise silence, so he did not have a complex about this. Serebrennikov was not embarrassed by the defect either - the student’s talent was more important.
In the process of learning, Rinal Mukhametov, with the help of experienced teachers, almost completely conquered stuttering - he was able to control it. Soon he became one of the best students. Teachers especially praised his flexibility. In stage movement (dancing, fencing, etc.) Mukhametov had almost no equal among his fellow students.
Popular actors
Rinal Mukhametov is a brown-eyed pepper with a Hollywood appearance. After watching the film “Attraction,” I urgently wanted to find as many photographs of this actor as possible. In general, I really didn’t like this film itself, but Rinal Mukhametov , and especially his appearance, are undoubtedly worthy of praise.
Rinal Mukhametov was born in 1989 in a small village of the Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic . I didn’t dream of becoming an actor since childhood, but since I was weak in the exact sciences, I decided to enter the Kazan Theater School . Now, you can often hear from stars that they didn’t study well, and didn’t understand mathematics at all, so if your child studies poorly, feel free to send him to be an artist!
Well, Rinal Mukhametov not only decided to become an actor, he chose to specialize as a clown, since he stuttered quite a bit, and clowns don’t have to talk. But Rinal very quickly reached heights in his school, and so teachers and friends advised him to conquer Moscow . The capital welcomed this brown-eyed pepper very hospitably.
At the age of 24 , Rinal Mukhametov played in the film “The Three Musketeers” by D'Artagnan . The director of this film, Sergei Zhigunov , said that during the audition he was simply amazed by the talented Tatar. Rinal Mukhametov sang, fenced, rode horses, was athletic, and damned attractive and talented.
Not everyone appreciated the film “The Three Musketeers ,” but nevertheless, a start was made and very soon Rinal Mukhametov began to receive equally interesting leading roles.
age of 27, this guy managed to be a married man, get divorced and start dating a girl, Suzanne , who soon gave birth to his daughter Evia .
It’s difficult to say whether Rinal Mukhametov or whether he’s just obscenely cute; I haven’t seen many films with his participation yet. But, to be honest, handsome actors are also needed in the film industry, so I am with both hands for the appearance of such guys on our TV screens.
Now let's look at all these photographs of Rinal Mukhametov . There are serious photos here, as well as funny, funny, glamorous and soulful ones. There are stills from films and performances, from personal life.
On forums there are serious debates about Rinal Mukhametov ; some believe that this actor is simply handsome, and therefore ladies, seeing his brown eyes, lose their heads and cannot adequately evaluate this actor’s performance. Others claim that Rinal Mukhametov is talented and will achieve tremendous success; these fans beg directors to film their idol more often. I, probably, also fell under the spell of this Apollo and I’m unlikely to be able to adequately evaluate his performance. Yes, I'm not adequate! “The Three Musketeers” again and admiring Rinalchik !
Happy family - Rinal , Suzanna Akezheva and little daughter Evia .
Rinal Mukhametov Galchonok charity foundation .
Rinal Mukhametov affectionately calls his daughter Berry !
In this photo, Suzanna Akezheva is the beloved of Rinal Mukhametov , expecting their common daughter Eviya .
And in these photos you can see Karolina Eruzalimskaya, the first wife of Rinal Mukhametov.
It should be noted that Rinal Mukhametova’s is a very impressive young lady! She is an actress, but has not yet appeared anywhere in the cinema, but? It’s possible that she still has more to come.
In these photos, Carolina Iruzalimskaya is the first wife of Rinal Mukhametov , they were together for five years. This young lady was born in 1994 , and met Rinal Mukhametov when she was 16 years old at one of his performances; after two years of relationship, the young people got married, lived in marriage for two years and separated. It’s just that they didn’t get along in character, but maybe the love has passed.
On the stage
In 2012, Rinal completed his studies. The actor remained in his beloved Moscow and was immediately accepted into the troupe of Serebrennikov’s Gogol Center Theater. There he plays to this day and is one of the leading artists.
The actor's debut on the theater stage occurred while he was still studying at the studio school. The first performances with the participation of Mukhametov were very successful. After this, the aspiring charismatic artist began to regularly appear in new productions. Moreover, he can be seen on the stage not only of the Gogol Center, but also of other theaters that invite the actor to participate in projects.
Despite his relatively little experience, Rinal already has the unofficial title of a true master of disguise. And this title is completely deserved - Mukhametov can handle any role. The artist can be seen in both classical performances and cutting-edge productions.
Life credo
Since childhood, Rinal has learned once and for all the main lesson - to achieve success, you need not to become limp from failures, but to work hard. As a teenager, he wanted to buy fashionable camelots, but his mother was categorically against it because of their high price. Then the teenager decided to go to work in the field and managed to buy these shoes himself.
This rule was confirmed during his studies at the Moscow Art Theater School, when problems arose and the actor, out of despair, was ready to leave the walls of his Alma Mater. But the mentor was able to explain that you need to move forward all the time, not being afraid to make mistakes, and constantly analyze your game. This thesis became the life motto of the young actor.
Screen career
The impressive variety of embodied characters concerns not only the actor’s theatrical works, but also his filming in films and TV series.
Rinal first appeared on screen in 2011, even before graduating from university. The debut filming for the artist was the war film “Redemption”, where Mukhametov got the complex main role of the Jewish pilot August. The actor coped with the task brilliantly. The film received mixed reviews, but all critics agreed that a new talent had appeared in Russian cinema.
After a successful debut, Mukhametov began to be invited to various projects. The most striking of them is the film adaptation of “The Three Musketeers” by Sergei Zhigunov, where the young actor played d’Artagnan. This role made Rinal quite famous. Projects with the actor’s participation began to come out one after another. Mostly these were TV series. Among them:
- "Catherine";
- "Mannequin";
- "Immersion"
Mukhametov was finally transferred from televisions to the big screens of cinemas by the sensational film “Attraction”. The role of the alien Haakon firmly established the actor on the starry Olympus of Russian cinema.
The young artist’s career is rapidly going uphill. New chapters continue to appear in the acting biography of Rinal Mukhametov. He plays in plays and stars in new films. Among recent film works, it is especially worth highlighting the roles of Rinal Mukhametov in the films:
- "Without me";
- "Temporary difficulties";
- "Cold Tango"
The coming year for the actor is already planned out literally every day.
Theater and films
During the years of studying with Serebrennikov, Rinal practically got rid of his stuttering. He tried to follow the instructions he received from his teachers. Soon the student was among the best on the course, and was especially successful in stage movement. Mukhametov was an excellent fencer and an excellent dancer.
The development of talent was facilitated by external data: with a height of 180 cm, the weight of the artist with an athletic build did not exceed 78 kg. In addition, Rinal worked for some time as a dancer in a nightclub in the capital.
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Rinal Mukhametov and Fyodor Bondarchuk
Rinal made his debut on stage during his student years. At the Moscow Art Theater he played in the productions of “Fairies” and “Lando”. And after graduating from university, Mukhametov was accepted into the Gogol Center troupe, where he still serves today. The artist continues to play in “Fairies”, and also appeared in new performances. The most striking of them, which were immediately appreciated by sophisticated theatergoers, are “The Hunting of the Snark” and “Metamorphoses”.
The main role in the comedy production “Harlequin, Raised by Love” raised him to a new career level. Soon Rinal Mukhametov appeared on the stage of the Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art. Here the actor is involved in several productions. In “A Hero of Our Time” he appears in three roles at once - Pechorin, Grushnitsky and, of course, Azamat. And in the mystery “Cain” Rinal played Cain and Lucifer.
The cinematic biography of Rinal Mukhametov began a year before receiving his diploma. It is noteworthy that the debut film role turned out to be not an episode or even a supporting role, but the main one. In the war drama “Atonement,” the artist had to show a tragic character. He appeared in the image of a young pilot, Augustus, a Jew by origin, who returned home and learned about the death of a family where small children were growing up. The plot shocked viewers, although overall the film was received ambiguously.
Rinal Mukhametov as d'Artagnan (still from the film "The Three Musketeers")
The main thing is that in this film Mukhametov was able to loudly declare that another bright star has risen in Russian cinema. And the next year, 2013, confirmed this. The young actor again received an offer to play a starring role. It was the mystical thriller "The Tower", where Rinal appeared in the 2nd season.
The work in Sergei Zhigunov’s film “The Three Musketeers” turned out to be a huge success and invaluable experience for the artist from Tatarstan. Mukhametov played d'Artagnan. In addition to him, Alexei Makarov (played Porthos), Yuri Chursin (Athos) and Pavel Barshak (Aramis) appeared in this fresh adaptation of the novel by Alexandre Dumas. The role of Constance went to Anna Starshenbaum.
The film was also received differently, but the undoubted fact for everyone was Rinal’s performance. This was a completely new interpretation of the image of the young Gascon. As for fencing, which the artist resorted to more than once in the script of the film, it turned out to be impeccable, as was his ability to stay in the saddle.
If Zhigunov’s “The Three Musketeers” did not bring Rinal all-Russian fame and recognition, then the next role made him widely known. In the series “Ekaterina,” where the main character was played by Marina Alexandrova, Mukhametov got the image of Count Saltykov. This role multiplied the artist’s army of fans several times.
Rinal Mukhametov (still from the series “Ekaterina”)
The actor rose to the next career level after the release of the mini-series “Mannequin”. This is a story about a provincial girl and her friend, an avant-garde artist. The latter was played by Rinal Mukhametov. The plot of the film takes place in the 70s of the last century. The project received high ratings and warm responses from viewers.
A striking work in the artist’s filmography was Alexander Amirov’s lyrical comedy “Teli and Toli,” which was released in 2020. Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Kakhi Kavsadze, Ivan Dubrovsky were busy here. The star company and the original plot of the film, of course, were noticed by the audience and brought Rinal Mukhametov, who played the Georgian lover Gocha, a new portion of fame and laudatory reviews.
In the 2020 drama “Temporary Difficulties,” the artist played together with Ivan Okhlobystin. The plot of the film tells about the conflict between fathers and sons, which is transferred to modern realities. In the series “Optimists”, the actor embodied the image of an employee of the Soviet Foreign Ministry, who works under the supervision of an experienced diplomat Grigory Biryukov (Vladimir Vdovichenkov).
Rinal Mukhametov and Irina Starshenbaum (still from the film “Attraction”)
A real success for the celebrity was his work in Fyodor Bondarchuk’s project “Attraction,” which brought together a galaxy of Russian cinema stars. The main cast of the fantastic film about the landing of an alien ship in Chertanovo included Irina Starshenbaum, Alexander Petrov, Oleg Menshikov, Sergei Garmash and others. Rinal embodied the image of the mysterious alien Haakon.
On June 22, 2020, the premiere of Pavel Chukhrai’s war film “Cold Tango” took place, where Rinal appeared on the screen together with Yulia Peresild. According to the artist, filming was difficult for him. For him, the film turned out to be a kind of personal diary, where he had to “bare his soul.”
Many scenes and the image itself were not successful for a long time, but thanks to collaboration with the director, Mukhametov overcame all difficulties. Rinal was satisfied with his work, although in an interview he noted that he would not be able to act in such films constantly, as he was too tired mentally.
Personal life
In 2013, Rinal married Caroline Yeruzalimskaya, an actress and student at the Shchukin School. The acquaintance of the artists was beautiful. The girl approached Rinal after the performance and gave him flowers - the first bouquet presented to Mukhametov as an actor. A short meeting led to a romantic relationship, which continued with an official marriage, and two years later ended in divorce.
In 2015, the actor married again. The wedding with actress Suzanna Akezheva was modest. It is noteworthy that the couple met back in 2010, but then they could not even imagine that five years later they would become husband and wife. In 2016, Rinal became a father for the first time - Suzanne gave him a daughter, who received the unusual name Evia.
Movie
He has been actively acting in films since 2011. His first works: the war drama “Atonement”, the mystical series “The Tower. New People", science fiction film "Immersion". In 2013, Sergei Zhigunov’s film “The Three Musketeers” was released. Rinal Mukhametov played the young Gascon D'Artagnan. His musketeer friends are Yuri Chursin, Pavel Barshak and Alexey Makarov. Filming in this historical serial film brought Rinal popularity and love from the audience. The next film project with Rinal’s participation is also a historical film, the drama “Catherine” (2014). The actor played the lover of the future empress, Count Sergei Saltykov. This is what Rinal says about his hero: “This is already an adult, smart person. Saltykov was an ambassador and represented all of Russia. Educated, well-mannered, at the same time easy and charming. For this he was adored and for this he was hated. Yes, of course, he also had his weaknesses, such as alcohol and Catherine II, who trusted him with her secrets.” In 2020, the film “Teli and Toli” was released. This is a tragicomedy, the directorial debut of Alexander Amirov. Rinal played the Georgian lover Gocha. Now the actor is starring in several projects at once. One of them is the fantastic painting “Attraction” by Fyodor Bondarchuk.
