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Alina YukhnevichBelarusian actress
Date of Birth: 06.01.1999
Country:  Belarus |
Content:
- Childhood and Early Life
- Education and Theater
- Film Career
- Personal Life
- Talents and Hobbies
- - Sports and ballroom dancing, contemporary and hip-hop
Childhood and Early Life
On January 6, 1999, Alina Yukhnevich was born in Minsk, Belarus, to Vitaly and Tatiana Yukhnevich. Her older sister, Vladislava, currently resides in Warsaw. Despite initially being a happy family, her parents eventually divorced.
In 2015, Alina's mother, Tatiana, remarried to Gennady Yesis, who brought into the family his daughter, Beata. Together, they welcomed three more children: Evelina, Yuliana, and Mark. The long-awaited son, Mark, was born on March 22, 2019.
Growing up in Minsk, Alina exhibited a strong affinity for the arts. From the age of 12, she diligently attended the "Galaktika" theater studio.
Education and Theater
After completing high school, Alina pursued her dream of becoming an actress by enrolling in GITIS in Moscow, where she joined the renowned workshop led by Boris Plotnikov. However, after a year, she withdrew from the program.
In 2020, Alina made her theatrical debut in "The Miracle of Saint Anthony" at the "Na Stradstnom" theater. The performance, based on the work of Maurice Maeterlinck, earned the Grand Prix at the XVI "Your Chance" Festival.
Film Career
Alina Yukhnevich's first cinematic endeavor was the 2016 comedy-drama "Delete My Photos," which explored the theme of online fame and desire. Three years later, she starred in the full-length feature "Two," playing a strong-willed high schooler named Nastya.
In 2021, Alina landed her first major role in a Russian film, "#Only Serious Relationships" directed by Vyacheslav Ross. The film premiered on March 11, 2021, and showcased Alina's talents alongside Irina Pegova and Alexander Robak.
Personal Life
On August 22, 2020, Alina married her long-time love, Viktor Goryachkov, in a Catholic church ceremony. The joyous occasion was marred by the recent turmoil in Belarus, where her uncle was arrested for political activism.
Talents and Hobbies
Beyond acting, Alina possesses a diverse range of skills that include:
- Sports and ballroom dancing, contemporary and hip-hop
- Classical and pop vocals- Guitar and ukulele playing
- Figure skating, horseback riding, and swimming
Musical and Film Preferences
Alina identifies as a music lover with eclectic tastes, ranging from indie rock to mantras and rap. Amongst her favorite films are "Work Without Authorship" by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and "Paterson" by Jim Jarmusch.
