Anna Nazarieva Actress Date of Birth: 24.06.1969 Country: Russia

Anna Nazareva: A Talented Actress with a Fascinating Journey

Anna Nazareva is an award-winning actress, known for her exceptional talent and captivating performances. She was born in Russia and discovered her passion for acting at a very young age. At the age of four, while strolling with her parents at VDNKh, a production assistant from the renowned Gorky Film Studio noticed Anna's natural charm and approached her parents with an offer to act in movies.

Anna went through auditions and was selected among numerous children for the role of a commissioner's daughter in a heroic adventure film directed by Yuri Shvyrev. Her impeccable recitation of Lermontov's "Demon" during the auditions impressed everyone. Although Anna claims that filming was not difficult for her, there was a terrifying incident where she narrowly escaped being hit by a train. Alexey Vanin, her "godfather" actor, saved her from the accident by pulling her away from the tracks just in time.

Anna's success in her early acting endeavors caught the attention of directors, leading to invitations to appear in the popular children's show "Eralash" and other films. In 1980, she had her breakthrough role at the age of 11 in the historical film "Peter's Youth" directed by legendary filmmaker Sergei Gerasimov. She also had a brief appearance in the musical comedy "Take Care of Women" directed by Victor Makarov and Alexander Polynnikov.

Anna's childhood dream was to become a ballerina or a flight attendant, but her love for cinema redirected her path. Encouraged by her father, she pursued a career in acting. At the age of fourteen, she became a voluntary student at the renowned VGIK (All-Russian State University of Cinematography) under the guidance of Sergei Gerasimov. Anna fondly remembers skipping school twice a week to immerse herself in the study of dance, acting, speech, and vocal techniques. Gerasimov, an exceptional mentor, adored all his students and offered them his unwavering support.

After completing four courses with Gerasimov, Anna continued her studies as a voluntary student under Alexey Batalov, an acclaimed actor and director. She spent a total of eight years at VGIK, earning her the nickname "daughter of the institute." Finally, she was officially accepted into the university and successfully passed all the exams for the four years she had studied.

Alexander Polynnikov, who had previously worked with Anna when she was just eleven, jokingly mentioned during the filming of "Primorsky Boulevard" that they should get married when she turned eighteen. Anna took his comment seriously and consulted her father, who approved of her choice. Soon after turning eighteen, they got married in a small ceremony in a forest near the hospital where her father was in treatment.

Anna's collaboration with Alexander Polynnikov continued in several films, including "Take Me With You," "Day of Love," "Naked in a Hat," "Kumparsita," "A Man of Light Behavior," and "Sinful Love." Her characters in these films were often delicate, trusting, and vulnerable young women who enchanted audiences with their presence. She received the "Vera Kholodnaya Award" for her performance as the most feminine actress in the film "Kumparsita."

Throughout her career, Anna has fearlessly portrayed nudity on screen. Her first experience was at the age of fifteen in the film "Dance Floor," directed by Samson Samsonov, who was a student of Gerasimov himself. Although she faced difficulties at school because of this role, as she was not accepted into the Komsomol (Young Communist League) due to perceived unworthiness, Anna remained undeterred.

Later, she showcased her beautiful body in the drama "Day of Love," where her character faced assault, and in the erotic comedy "Naked in a Hat." In recent years, Anna has appeared primarily in television series such as "Three Against All," "Muhtar's Return," "Cheremushki," and "The Friendly Family."

Besides her acting career, Anna has ventured into singing. Together with composer Sergei Maklashevsky, she has recorded several songs and is preparing to release an album.