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Daria MihailovaActress
Date of Birth: 22.02.1965
Country:  Russia |
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Biography of Daria Mikhailova
Daria Dmitrievna Mikhailova, an actress, has appeared in numerous films and TV series, and has played many theatrical roles. However, in recent years, her name has been mentioned only in the context of being the "widow of Galkin." The story of the death of the famous actor, accompanied by scandals between his relatives, has overshadowed the creative achievements of this remarkable actress. After these events, Daria Mikhailova hardly communicates with anyone, refuses interviews, and remains indifferent to any news about herself that occasionally appears.
Early Life
Daria Mikhailova is a native Muscovite, born into an acting family on February 22, 1965. Her father, Dmitry Mikhailov, is an actor and television director who moved to the United States in 1977. Dasha's mother, Natalia Filippova, is an actress at the "Benefis" Theater. Dasha was small for her age, fragile, and fair-haired. She started school at the age of six, and taller classmates called her "chick". At the age of 10, Dasha made her film debut, and her parents had no connection to it. She was chosen among thousands of candidates for the role of Tanya in the film "Blue Portrait" by assistants from Mosfilm who came to her school. After that, she was invited to play in "Love Explanations" (Zinochka, 1977) and a year later, she portrayed Tanya in the film "Savoy Kidnapping". By the end of school, the young film star had an impressive list of eight major and minor roles.
Career
With such a creative baggage, Daria decided to become a student at the All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK). However, at the entrance exams, when she saw the famous Sergei Bondarchuk, the girl was overwhelmed and did not show herself in the best light. She cried all the way home, and the next morning, she submitted her documents to the Shchukin School of Drama and was accepted into T. Kopteva's course. Daria's pleasant appearance and acting experience made her in demand even during her student years, mostly for roles of lyrical and melodramatic heroines. In the popular TV series "Before the War" (1982), she played the fragile and tender Raya Kolotovkina, in the film "Serafim Polubes and Other Earth Dwellers" (1984), she portrayed the beautiful village girl Dasha, and in the melodrama "Leisure Time from Saturday to Monday" (1984), she played Tanya, the daughter of the main characters.
In 1985, Daria Mikhailova graduated and joined the Vakhtangov Theater troupe. She also married actor Maxim Sukhanov. She continued to act successfully in films, mainly playing heroines of the past. She gained popularity with the comedy film "Pranks in the Antique Style" (1986), where she played the charming but headstrong Katenka. Daria's roles in the film "Without Sun" (1987), based on Gorky's play "The Lower Depths," where she played Natasha, and the adaptation of Dostoevsky's "The Possessed" (1992), where she portrayed Daria Pavlovna, also attracted the attention of audiences and critics.
In 1988, Daria Mikhailova and Maxim Sukhanov welcomed their daughter Vasilisa, and in the early 1990s, the actress appeared in films less frequently, dedicating herself mainly to theater work. In 1991, she divorced Sukhanov but maintained a friendly relationship with him. Notably, Daria's appearances in the highly-rated series "Queen Margot" (1996), where she played the mistress of the Count de Mui, further solidified her reputation. However, she continued to devote most of her attention to theatrical productions.
Marriage to Vlad Galkin and Later Career
While searching for an actor for the role of Mitya in the play "Case N," Daria met actor Vlad Galkin. Their acquaintance turned into a serious relationship, and in 1998, Daria and Vlad (for whom it was already a third marriage) officially married. Their union also became a creative partnership. Mikhailova and Galkin collaborated on many projects, most notably the cult series "Long-Haul Truckers" (2001, 2004), as well as the film "Sketch on a Monitor" (2001) and the series "Theatrical Blues," "The Adventures of a Magician" (both 2003), and "Silver Lily-2" (2004). Daria Mikhailova's roles in such series as "The Fifth Angel" (2003), "Love's Aides" (2004), and "Two Destinies" (2008) gained particular attention. Her films, such as "Music for Peter and Paul" (2004) and especially "A Kiss Not for the Press" (2008), were also highly regarded.
However, Daria Mikhailova's personal life was not going well. Vladislav Galkin abused alcohol and, in 2008, was even conditionally sentenced after a scandalous attack on a bartender. Daria mentioned divorce several times, which did not prevent them from working together on the series "Dirty Job" (2009). The actress finally made up her mind to divorce when Galkin, who faced the threat of disability and underwent eleven difficult knee surgeries, not only continued to struggle with alcoholism but also openly cheated on his wife. The divorce hearing was scheduled for March 10, 2010, but two weeks before, the famous actor was found dead in his rented apartment. It was determined that he died from heart failure on the background of exacerbated pancreatitis, but sensational news and revelations on this topic continued to be published for quite some time. The disagreements between the widow and the late actor's parents received special attention. As Galkin was legally married at the time of his death, his bank accounts, car, apartment on Smolensky Boulevard, and another apartment on Prechistenka, which he acquired for himself and the producer Anastasia Shipulina but never had the chance to move into, became the property of his wife. Boris and Elena Galkin claimed that Daria had robbed them and fraudulently obtained this property, and many mutual acquaintances supported them. The actress was accused of all sorts of sins in response to these allegations. In reaction, she resigned from the Sovremennik Theater and the School-Studio of the Moscow Art Theatre, where she taught, and left the country, cutting off contact with almost everyone she knew.
In 2011, viewers saw Daria Mikhailova in the series "The Grocer's Case 1", followed by the continuation of the series "The Citizen Boss" (2002). In 2013, she played Furtsieva in the series "Lyudmila," Nadya in "The Older Sister," and Alevtina in the film "Native Blood," showcasing her talent in the role of a grandmother for the first time. Her personal life remains behind closed doors, although she has been seen several times in the company of a certain businessman Vyacheslav, who permanently resides abroad.
