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Konstantin VoitenkoActor
Date of Birth: 23.08.1988
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- College and Acting Beginnings
- University and Theater Career
- 2012-present:Joined the troupe of the Kyiv Drama Theater
- Film and Television Career
- "Dancing with the Stars" Controversy
- Personal Life
Early Life and Education
Born:August 23, 1988, Dnipropetrovsk, UkraineParents:Alexander and Olga Voytenko (née Fat'yanova)
Siblings:Sister, Ekaterina
Konstantin Voytenko was raised in a single-parent home following his parents' divorce. As a child, he spent summers at a health camp in Crimea, where he celebrated his fifth birthday by being tossed so high by his campmates that he touched the ceiling. He later returned to the camp as a pedagogue and choreographer.
College and Acting Beginnings
1992-2001:Attended Children's Home-Internship No. 22001-2007:Studied at Rocket Construction Technical School
Despite initially enrolling in the technical school, Voytenko's true passions lay elsewhere. He became heavily involved in the college's theater and KVN (a Russian comedy show).
University and Theater Career
2007-2012:Enrolled in the Kyiv National University of Theater, Cinema, and Television
2012-present:Joined the troupe of the Kyiv Drama Theater
After graduating from university, Voytenko joined the Kyiv Drama Theater. He has performed in various productions, including "King of Judea," "Push Up/Under Pressure," "The Libertine," and "Arlecchino - Servant of Two Masters."
Film and Television Career
2010:Debuted in the drama "Kukuška"2010:Competed in the talent show "Ukraine Doesn't Believe in Tears"
Voytenko has appeared in numerous films and television series. He gained recognition for his roles in the sitcom "When We're Home" and its sequel, as well as the comedies "Valentine's Night" and "Village for a Million."
"Dancing with the Stars" Controversy
2021:Participated in the 8th season of "Dancing with the Stars"Voytenko's participation in the show sparked controversy after his wife publicly accused him of toxicity in their relationship. She claimed that he had made false statements about their marriage.
Despite the scandal, Voytenko continued on the show, dedicating a performance to his wife. He has since declined to comment further on his personal life, stating his hope to resolve matters privately.
Personal Life
2010:Met his future wife, dancer Valentina Marinina2015:Married Valentina
2016:Welcomed daughter Emilia
Voytenko has been married to Valentina since 2015. The couple has one daughter, Emilia. In 2019, they briefly separated due to marital difficulties but sought professional help and reconciled.
