Arthur Waha: biography, movies, personal life

Artur V. Vakha is an actor of theater and cinema, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. Colorful, stately, noisy - it's definitely not confused with anyone. He loves his work and loves life; Does not pursue success, but does not run away from it. He lives for his own pleasure and tries to take everything from life. A freelance artist, an "old" rock-n-roller and an incorrigible romanticist - details of his biography and creative activity read further in our article.

Unusual mother's name

Arthur Vakha is a native of St. Petersburg. He was born in a theatrical family (it happened in January 1964) and grew up unconsolated - he loved to hooliganize and gave his relatives a lot of trouble.

The artist's mother, Volya Vasilyevna Vakha, is an architect by the first education. I must say that in this profession the woman has achieved some successes - in Tallinn there is a whole block designed by her. However, she did not become a professional in her whole life. At some point she became interested in theater and decided to do theatrical direction.

By the way, there is an interesting story related to her unusual name. The woman is from Ukraine, she was born in the city of Krivoy Rog. Once on the outskirts of the village lived a whole gypsy camp, and among them was a very proud and freedom-loving gypsy named Wola - she sang, danced, bewitched with her beauty. Many townspeople came to see the girl. Mama Voli Vasilyevna - grandmother Arthur Wahi - also fell under the romantic influence of the Roma people and decided to name her daughter in the name of that gypsy woman.

It is difficult to say how the unusual name affected the fate of the woman. However, she lived life interestingly, was always surrounded by intelligent people - artists, artists. In her house often gathered representatives of bohemia.

About father

Arthur Viktorovich's father - Viktor Andreevich Vakha - was a stray actor without special education, but, according to Arthur himself, is very talented. Victor Vaha left the family when the boy was three years old - since then men have not communicated, and the actor knows little about his father.

The name Vakha comes from an ancient Estonian family. She inherited our hero and became his faithful companion in life - Arthur rarely called by name, more often his name is simply Vakha.

Having such a rattling genetic mixture, Arthur V. Vakha, probably, could not choose another way, except how to become an artist. As a child, he, of course, thought about the future. At one time I was going to enter a medical institute to become a surgeon. However, all this was superficial, and at heart the guy always felt that he would become an artist - his fate was practically predetermined. As himself, laughing, the actor is expressed, he was "infected" as a child. Although the fate of the dramatic circles and school activities of the guy passed, oddly enough. Actor's career began very early and, as often happens, thanks to the occasion.

How did I get on the stage ...

When Arthur Vakh was six years old, he got into one of the rehearsals of the performance at the Lensovet Theater, where his mother was working as an assistant to Igor Petrovich Vladimirov, the theater's chief director. There was simply no one to leave the child with at home, and the woman took him to the theater with her - the boy quietly played in the corner, at the wings.

During the rehearsal, the director decided that at some point in the action a child should appear on the stage. Arthur caught his eye, and the man called the baby to him. Arthur immediately instructed and told what and how to do, and the boy did not lose his head. Remembering that today, the actor says that then everything seemed to him some sort of routine, he did not realize what was really happening. However, he liked to play on stage, and his small role Arthur Waha performed until the age of twelve. Adult colleagues on the scene immediately noted the talent of the boy. By the way, the acting brother likes to repeat that it is impossible to replay children and animals. For honestly earned and very modest fees Arthur could occasionally treat his courtyard comrades with ice cream.

It is noteworthy that in the debut performance Vakhi was played by eminent actors, among them was Alice Brunovna Freundlich. She even then paid attention to the talented boy. After many years Vakha again met with the actress. There was it in LGITMiKe at state exams - Alisa Brunovna was a member of the examination committee.

The beginning of time

Artur V. Vakha started his career with work at the Comedy Theater, where he got after graduating from the theater institute. The guy was called up and invited to an interview, according to which he was accepted into the troupe. However, the actor began to work not immediately - first he gave his duty to the Motherland and served in the army. By the way, Vakha was distributed into tank troops, but because of the large physique in the tank, he was "very tight". That is why the young man spent his days of military service in the repair brigade.

Work in the theater began with several introductory roles, which today the actor even no longer calls. But his debut performance, in which the artist got one of the main roles, Arthur Viktorovich remembers well - this is the production of "Twelfth Night". By the way, now Arthur Waha, whose photo can be seen on the posters of various performances, is no longer participating in this production, and I am glad of that. The actor says that every time he takes to the stage, he tries to bring something new to the character's image in order to interest the viewer - the same performance can not be the same. And since the production of "Twelfth Night" is already happy with the "adult" - it is already more than ten years - then it is more unbearable to think up something in advance.

Among the productions of the State Academic Theater of Comedy, in which Arthur Viktorovich is busy, one can single out performances: "Passion for Moliere", "My Cherry Orchard", "Village Wife".

Biography

Today Arthur Viktorovich Vakha is a free artist. He is not in the company of any of the theaters, but participates in performances only on contractual terms. And, not concealing his feelings, he shares that he is very glad of this form of cooperation, because he has a wonderful opportunity to choose which performances to participate and with which directors to interact. In addition to playing at the Akimov State Academic Comedy Theater, the actor takes part in the performances of the Comedian Shelter Theater: "To eat is served !!!"; In the production of the Theater "Faras" - "Village Stepanchikovo and its inhabitants." Vakha also has a job in the Tovstonogov RGABDT - the actor plays in the play "Talents and admirers", and at the Lensovet Theater - in the plays Conspiracy of Feelings, The Preserve, and others.

Filming in movies is an integral part of the profession in which Arthur Waha was held. Films with his participation today can be seen on many television channels of the country. Among the paintings most beloved by the viewer, one can single out a multi-part film "Breathe with Me", where the actor played not the most positive character - businessman Vadim. In the TV series "Pregnancy Test" Arthur Viktorovich happened to play the head physician of the clinic Samoryadov. In the sensational historical film "Battalion" Waha got a small, but very characteristic role of a Bolshevik soldier. True, there are no big roles for Arthur Viktorovich. Strangely enough, the actor does not worry about it at all. He says that any work is a job, and a professional will do it qualitatively, no matter where - in a full meter or in a multi-serial film, in the title role, or in an episode.

In addition to this, the actor Vakha is engaged in dubbing, and I must say, in his record there are a lot of sounded pictures. Among them: "Without a face", "Tarzan", "Bandit Petersburg. The Collapse of the Antibiotic "," Terminator 3: Rise of Machines "," Legend of Zorro "and others.

Personal life

The personal life of Arthur Vahi today is an open topic. The actor admits that his public profession attracts the attention of women, however, contrary to the popular opinion of the majority, the actor does not consider himself a heartthrob that breaks women's destinies. He does not change his companions like gloves, does not collect meetings with them.

Behind the shoulders of the actor an unsuccessful marriage with a colleague in the shop. Wife Arthur Wahi - actress theater and film Irina Tsvetkova. In the marriage of the actors, the daughter Maria was born, which, by the way, followed in the footsteps of her star parents. However, Vakha's family did not work out. Arthur and Irina divorced, but they maintained normal human relations. On questions about the readiness to create a new family, Artur Viktorovich answers evasively. The actor does not exclude such an opportunity, but does not take any special steps to this.

Today Arthur Viktorovich Vakha lives for his own pleasure. He is busy with work, in his spare time he is engaged in music. The actor formed his musical rock band, in which he performs as a soloist - on weekends the whole "gang" gathers together. Men rehearse, communicate, enjoy life. In addition to music, Vaha is fond of motorcycles, jumping with a parachute, engaged in diving. In a word, he is extreme.

In the theater, our hero dreams of playing King Lear, in the movie would not refuse from any interesting big role. However, only for their own pleasure, not for fame.

When asked about his creative achievements, Arthur V. Vakha, without hesitation, answers that he realized his potential only by 20%. And this means that the artist has a lot of plans ahead. He did not stop dreaming, and life still continues to surprise him.