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Elena KorikovaActress
Date of Birth: 12.04.1972
Country:  Russia |
Biography of Elena Korikova
Childhood and YouthActress, TV presenter, and singer Elena Korikova was born in April 1972 in the city of Tobolsk. Her mother, Tatiana Korikova, was a ballerina and didn't have much time to spend with Elena due to her busy work schedule. Elena's parents divorced when she was still young, and she lived with her grandmother in a village until the second grade. Later, she moved to Rostov with her mother and completed her schooling there. Elena's desire to become an actress emerged during her school years, although she didn't seriously consider a career in acting during her childhood. She attended the theater studio "Epos" in Rostov, and her mother even sewed costumes for her performances. The decision to pursue a career in acting came when Elena saw an advertisement in the newspaper that the city drama theater was recruiting actors. Elena had doubts about her talent, but she attended the auditions and was invited to join the theater troupe. Immediately after finishing school, she went to apply to the Moscow theater university. Elena successfully passed the exams at the State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) and studied in Sergei Solovyov's workshop. During her childhood, Elena didn't have a close relationship with her father. She met him again in Tyumen after finishing school. By then, Yuri Alekseevich had a new life with a wife and two children. Initially, the relationship between Elena and her father was difficult, but they eventually found common ground. Later, Yuri Alexandrovich gave his daughter an apartment in the capital, where her mother also lived.
Acting Career
Elena started her film career during her first year of college. In 1990, she made her debut in the film "Ha-Bi-Assy" directed by A. Mateshko. She was later invited to Valery Akhadov's melodramatic film "I Promised, I'll Leave." Elena received her first recognition and popularity for her role in the film "The Peasant Girl" for which she was awarded the Best Actress award at the Kinoshok film festival. She also received the Nika Award for her performance in 1995, just after graduating from VGIK. Elena played her diploma role in the "Modern" theater, where her portrayal of Nina Zarechnaya in "The Seagull" was well-received by both audiences and critics. In 1998, Elena moved to America with her family and tried her hand at modeling and acting. Upon returning to Russia, she was offered a job at the famous Moscow theater "Sovremennik," where she performed for three years (from 2001 to 2004). Elena appeared in classic productions such as "Three Comrades," "Three Sisters," and "Demons." She also worked in other theaters, including the Cinema Actors Theater, "Millennium," the Taganka Actors' Community, and the Moscow Independent Theater. Elena's hard work paid off when she gained nationwide recognition and fame in 2005 for her role in the popular TV series "Poor Nastya." The series, which had a pseudo-historical plot, captivated audiences with its secrets and relationships. Elena's co-stars in the series were Daniil Strakhov and Dmitry Isaev, who were immediately associated with the actress by her fans. Since then, Elena has been regularly invited to participate in TV projects as a contestant and host. She shined in shows like "Two Stars," "Dancing with the Stars," and "Circus with the Stars." In 2006, she hosted the popular program "Fort Boyard." Elena also tried her hand at singing and even recorded a song called "Bad Girl" with the group "Vintage." She had a fruitful collaboration with Anna Pletneva and actively participated in the music group's tours. Additionally, Elena has appeared in music videos of Russian pop stars such as Philipp Kirkorov, Dmitry Malikov, Valery Leontiev, Leonid Agutin, Igor Krutoy, and even Alla Pugacheva's "Call Me With You." In 2012, Elena starred in a romantic music video for Andrei Kovalyov's song "My Woman," where she played the role of a modern Cinderella. She appeared as a modest woman at first and then transformed into a stunning beauty in a crimson dress, which Andrei Kovalyov gave her as a gift after filming. Elena also appeared in one of the eight novellas that made up the lyrical comedy film "Mothers." In the film, Elena portrayed a secretary who falls in love with a wealthy but lonely businessman, who decides to visit his mother on the eve of International Women's Day. The novella was directed by Dmitry Dzyushev. In 2014, Elena played the lead role in the melodramatic series "My Mom Against." Her character is the mother of a 16-year-old daughter who studies at the same institute where the mother teaches. Their family harmony is disrupted when the mother develops feelings for a graduate student. The woman's soul is torn apart by hatred and jealousy when the young man becomes interested in her daughter. The series was directed by Andrei Selivanov, with whom Elena previously worked on the film "A Year in Tuscany," where she portrayed the wife of an oligarch and the owner of a villa in need of repair. With the arrival of an architect in the house, skeletons hidden in the closet of each family member begin to emerge. Elena's character is ultimately implicated in the death of the millionaire's first wife. In the dramedy "Non-Standard," Elena portrays the screen wife of Gosh Kutsenko, who plays a former showman and TV presenter who has turned into an alcoholic. Maria Kozakova's character tries to bring the former star back to the studio. In the series "Women on the Verge," Elena plays the role of a woman who has killed three husbands. The series explores the extreme measures the heroines, played by Elena Kondulainen, Anastasia Zavorotnyuk, Anfisa Chekhova, and Anastasia Zadorozhnaya, are driven to by life circumstances. Alexander Bukharov investigates the motives behind the crimes with the help of Denis Sinyavsky and Vadim Andreev. In the detective film "Socrates' Kiss," Elena investigates crimes involving the theft of cultural artifacts alongside Andrei Sokolov. The stern investigator must solve puzzles and extricate the eccentric art expert from dangerous situations. The film "Threads of Love" was shot at the famous House of Fashion on the Embankment in Moscow. Elena played the role of a seamstress from the countryside who conquers the capital. She competes for the heart of the director of the fashion house, played by Dmitry Ulyanov, with another woman portrayed by Anna Arefyeva. Personal Life
Elena Korikova's personal life has been quite eventful. Her fair hair and petite figure (she is 160 cm tall) attracted many bright and famous suitors. Elena has had serious relationships, and her love life has always interested the media. Her first love was Dmitry Roshchin, the son of actress Ekaterina Vasilyeva and playwright Mikhail Roshchin. The relationship between Elena and Dmitry was closely watched by the acting community. The couple was beautiful but never got married. According to rumors, Vasilyeva did not accept Elena and forbid her son to marry her. As a result, Dmitry broke up with Korikova and did not acknowledge their son Arseny, who was born after their split. Dmitry Roshchin is now the abbot of St. Nicholas Church in Moscow and, together with his wife Lyubov, raises eight children. After an unpleasant breakup, Elena married officially for the first and only time. She was married to writer Dmitry Lipskerov, but their marriage lasted only a year. Elena later revealed that their relationship was passionate, but when problems and arguments began to outweigh the joy of being together, they decided to separate. Elena's third partner was director and cameraman Maxim Osadchiy, who became her son's father figure. Together with her new suitor, Elena immigrated to the United States, where she became the face of the fashion house "Jacques Dessange" and appeared in experimental films. However, the couple eventually returned to Russia. Elena lived with Maxim in a common-law marriage for 10 years. She left him several times but always came back. Eventually, their relationship ended. This breakup coincided with Elena's role in the popular melodrama "Poor Nastya," which led to various theories. Some fans speculated that Elena's popularity as an actress made her less reliant on her relationship with Osadchiy, while others suspected a romance between Elena and her co-star Daniil Strakhov. The actors denied any romantic involvement. Strakhov is married, and he bluntly dismissed any questions about a relationship with Elena. Elena was later romantically linked with tennis player Marat Safin. The actress told the press that she had found the man of her dreams but, despite this, their relationship came to an end. According to rumors, Safin's mother intervened and prevented him from continuing the relationship with Elena due to their age difference as Elena is eight years older. Elena's next acknowledged love interest was actor Sergey Astakhov, with whom she had a two-year relationship. She was later often seen with Sergey Chernykh, a director and producer of commercials, spectacular events, and TV projects. In 2018, Elena was rumored to be in a relationship with former athlete and skiing instructor Evgeny Neshchadimov. The actress appeared incredibly happy and radiant in a group photo. Elena's striking and attention-grabbing appearance raised questions about its naturalness. Internet websites often create compilations of photos allegedly showing Elena before and after plastic surgery, emphasizing that it is impossible to remain the same as in youth after 20 years. However, Elena vehemently denies undergoing plastic surgery. She confesses that she would never resort to such procedures as she is deeply religious and believes that a person should live with the face and body they were born with. The artificial appearance often attributed to Elena is explained by her bright and specific makeup, which she uses to highlight her facial features. Photos of Elena without makeup rarely appear online. She showed her natural beauty only on Instagram when she decided to create an account in 2016. In the same social media platform, she announced that she had won a lawsuit against a publication that accused her of alcoholism. According to Elena, her lawyers scour the internet to identify any information that defames her honor and dignity. The authors of such information will face consequences if found. Current Life
Journalists and fans who believed that Elena Korikova had faded into the background were quick to jump to conclusions. In 2018, she starred in the crime film "Whisper" with Vladimir Zaitsev in the lead role. In the series "Whisper: A Major Showdown," the main characters feel a mutual attraction and hope that it will grow into something more. Elena plays the role of a widow of a criminal authority who inherits a fortune after her husband's death. Surprisingly, a detective from the criminal investigation department helps her protect the inheritance. The character played by Zaitsev is simultaneously busy searching for a traitor in his department, while a new friend appears in Elena's life, leading to a love intrigue. Elena didn't like her appearance in the first "Whisper" film, but upon learning of its success with the audience, she agreed to participate in the sequel. She shared behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot on Instagram, sparking a new wave of enthusiastic reviews and wishes for the actress to continue adding to her filmography.
