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Timur Bekmambetov is a Kazakh-Russian film director known for vampire franchise Night Watch (2004) and Day Watch (2006).
He was born Timur Nuruakhitovich Bekmambetov on June 25, 1961, in Guryev, Soviet Union (now Atyrau, Kazakhstan). His father, Nuruakhit Bekmambetov, is a manager at Guryev Energy company; his mother, Mira Bogoslavskaya, was a journalist. Young Bekmambetov was raised along the Ural river in Kazakhstan, Soviet Union.
In 1978, aged 17, he moved to Moscow. There from 1978 to 1980 he attended the Moscow Energy Institute, but he was more interested in art and movies. Eventually, he dropped out of college, and joined the cultural milieu around such artists as Anatoli Zverev and Oskar Rabin. Then, from 1982 to 1987 he studied painting at Tashkent Theatrical Art Institute, graduating in 1987 as artist of theatre and film. From 1987 to 1988 he served in the Red Army stationed at artillery division near Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan. Then he worked as set designer at "Ilkhom" Drama Theatre in Tashkent, and at Uzbek Film Studio.
Since 1989 he has been directing commercials. In 1992 Bekmambetov made his directorial and writing debut with Peshawar Waltz (1994), a film about the Soviet war in Afghanistan which received awards at several festivals in Europe. From 1992 to 1997 he made 18 commercials for the Russian bank "Imperial" and was named best young director of 1997 by Russian Film Academy. In 1999 he started his own film company, Bazelevs Production.
His big break came with the success of the vampire franchise Night Watch (2004) and Day Watch (2006), which he directed during 2003 - 2005. Both films became international blockbusters, and received several awards and nominations. The third installment, Twilight Watch (2009), is slated for release in 2009.
Since 2005, Bekmambetov has been working in Hollywood, writing, directing and producing several flicks, such as Wanted (2008), 9 (2009), and The Red Star. Back in Russia, he made another success directing The Irony of Fate 2 (2007), a romantic comedy based on the Soviet era characters and capitalizing on nostalgia among some of the post-Soviet audiences.
Timur Bekmambetov established himself as a master of dense narrative. His films often surprise the viewers with eerie details, hectic pace and unusual twists and turns, and remain a challenge even for experienced audiences.- Actor
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Dimitrij Schaad was born on 17 September 1985 in Kaskelen, Kazakhstan. He is an actor and writer, known for Killing Eve (2018), The Kangaroo Conspiracy (2022) and Kleo (2022).- Actress
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Stasia Caz was born on 21 January 1988 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Polar (2019), Taken (2017) and Reign (2013).- Dr. Wladimir Klitschko is founder, hotelier, investor, endowment donor and well known internationally for holding the record as the longest reigning heavyweight boxing world champion. He was born in Kazakhstan and is Ukrainian citizen.
After ending his sports career in 2017, it became his mission to share the knowledge he gained in 30 years of competitive sport. Together with his team of Klitschko Ventures, the company he founded in 2016, he developed his philosophy of life "Challenge Management" into the method FACE the Challenge. Its 4 core skills Focus, Agility, Coordination and Endurance show the way to willpower.
He has made brief guest appearances in a few movies, e.g. Ocean's Eleven ,Keinohrhasen, Pain & Gain etc.. After appearing mostly in business surroundings for years, in 2021 he is starring in Amazon Prime Video's "Celebrity Hunted" because he wants to show a maximum of people what you can achieve with pure willpower.
He teaches at "CAS Change & Innovation Management" course of University of St. Gallen and has become a bestselling author with his book "FACE the Challenge - Discover the Willpower in You!", published in 2020. In 2012, he opened his hotel 11 Mirrors, a renowned boutique and design hotel in the historic center of Kiew. For over 20 years, Kiew has also been the location of the Klitschko Foundation, aiming to make a positive impact for children and young people in Ukraine. - Actress
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Monika Gossmann was born on 10 December 1981 in Alma-Ata, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress and director, known for Mank (2020), The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) and The Staircase (2022). She is married to Anton Pampushnyy.- Anton Pampushnyy was born on 5 May 1982 in Tselinograd, Tselinogradskaya oblast, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Astana, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Aleksandr. Nevskaya bitva (2008), The Guardians (2017) and Coma (2019). He is married to Monika Gossmann.
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Yankovsky was named best actor in a 1984 reader poll by Soviet Screen for his role in "In Love Because He Wants to Be." He was awarded the State Prize in 1987 for his role in "Flying Asleep and Awake." In 1989 he received the Vasiliev State Prize for his role in "The Kreutzer Sonata." Yakovsky was given the lifetime achievement award at the 1983 All-Union Film Festival. He won the best actor NIKA in 1991, and in the same year was named People's Artist of the Soviet Union. Yankovsky was born in Kazakhstan and studied at the Slonov Theater Academy in Saratov. In 1965 he joined the Saratov Drama Theater, moving to Moscow's Lenkom Theater in 1973. He has presided over the Kinotavr Russian Open Film Festival since 1993.- Maria Lavrova was born on 13 September 1998 in Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for The Darkest Hour (2011), Etyudy o svobode (2018) and Dizlayk (2016).
- Roman Varshavsky was born on 1 November 1968 in Almaty, Kazakhstan USSR. He is an actor, known for Whiteout (2009), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011).
- Pavel Priluchnyy was born on 5 November 1987 in Chimkent, Chimkentskaya oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Shymkent, Ongtustik Qazaqstan oblysy, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Silver Spoon (2014), Zakrytaya shkola (2011) and Hooked (2009). He has been married to Zepyur Brutyan since 2022. They have one child. He was previously married to Agata Mutsenietse.
- Lena Tronina was born in Leninogorsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Ridder, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Tatort (1970) and Peripherie (2016).
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Aleksandr Ustyugov is a Russian theater, film and television actor, theater and film director, musician.
Ustyugov was born in Ekibastuz. After graduating from Ekibastuz secondary school No. 15, he entered vocational school No. 18 as an electrician for the repair, installation and dismantling of mining equipment. Graduated from vocational school with honors. For five years he studied at the art school with S. P. Panteleev (1988-1993). Aleksandr was also engaged in boxing at the Youth Sports School.
He decided to continue his education in Omsk, where in 1993 Ustyugov entered the Omsk State Academy of Railways with a degree in car building engineering. He studied there for three semesters at the full-time department, then transferred to the correspondence department in connection with joining the Omsk Youth Theater as a gaffer, and then joined the acting troupe of the theater. In 1996 he entered the Omsk Regional College of Culture and Art. After graduating from it, he moved to Moscow, where in 1999 he entered the Higher Theater School named after Boris Shchukin (course of Rodion Ovchinnikov). In 2003, after graduating from college, he was invited to the troupe of the Russian Academic Youth Theater (RAMT) in Moscow, where he served until 2014.
Fame brought him the role of Roman Shilov in the television series Cop Wars (2005). Aleksandr is also known for his roles in such films and TV series as Ottsy i deti (2008), Privet ot Katyushi (2013), Sled tigra (2014), Panfilov's 28 Men (2016), Viking (2016), Zolotaya Orda (2018), Better Than Us (2018), Godunov (2018), Union of Salvation (2019), Rikoshet (2020), Killer (2022) and Beshenstvo (2023).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Eugen Bauder was born on 5 March 1986 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Türkisch für Anfänger (2012), Fucking Berlin (2016) and Unsere Jungs - Auch Strippen will gelernt sein (2018).- Actress
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Aruzhan was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan. From the very early age Aruzhan has always been a leader. First place winner on ballroom dance competitions, class monitor, student council member. Being only 16 years old Aruzhan won a modeling contest Ford Models Supermodel of Kazakhstan and became an international model. During next several years she was modeling in New York and Paris. In 2007 Aruzhan had her bachelor degree in international journalism and mass communications. It took her only two years after graduation to become a chief editor of local business magazine. Despite her success in journalism, Aruzhan decided to change her life completely when she got an invitation to play a lead in her debut film "Swings". In 2013 Aruzhan applied for UCLA Acting program and went to Los Angeles to study. In 2016 received Kazakhstan Film Critics Association Award (Best actress in leading role) for comedy "Wedding for three".- Actress
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Susanna Simon was born on 23 July 1968 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Dr. Molly & Karl (2008), Godless Youth (2017) and Tatort (1970).- Lev Prygunov was born on 23 April 1939 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for The Sum of All Fears (2002), The Saint (1997) and K-19: The Widowmaker (2002).
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Adilkhan Yerzhanov was born on 7 August 1982 in Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Jezkazgan, Kazakhstan]. Adilkhan is a director and writer, known for The Owners (2014), A Dark, Dark Man (2019) and The Gentle Indifference of the World (2018). Adilkhan is married to Inna Smailova.- Actor
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Peter Zhmutski was born in the former Soviet Union, in what is today the country of Kazakhstan. Growing up in the capital city of Almaty with a population over 2 million people, Zhmutski's life has always included diverse forms of art. His extensive educational background includes graduating from six different schools. Zhmutski studied and mastered the crafts of music, sports, foreign languages, acting, film, video and television, and even professional writing.
Zhmutski came to the United States of America in 1998 having completed an 8-year music degree and holding a diploma from the Linguistic Gymnasia of Almaty. From childhood, Zhmutski has always been active in stage performances. In Kansas he studied theatre and received his Associate degree from Fort Scott Community College, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Zhmutski moved on to Pittsburg State University to study Communications with an emphasis in Broadcasting. Back home in Kazakhstan, Zhmutski hosted National Television shows for children, which made him feel quite at home with the craft of Broadcasting. After producing several TV shows at PSU, winning the highest awards for his Public Service Announcements and receiving his bachelor degree Magna Cum Laude, Zhmutski opened his own production company "PZ Production" and began making films.
"PZ Production" started in 2002. Zhmutski has already directed and produced 13 shorts, 3 feature films, 3 documentaries, 1 mini series, numerous corporate, training, television projects and music videos. As an actor in major roles, he has participated in more than 25 films and 10 television and web projects. Several of Zhumtski's 20 international merits and awards were presented in Oklahoma at the Barebones International Film Festival and Script-2-Screen International Film Festival. Zhmutski also received 2 Platinum Remi, 1 Gold Remi, and 1 Silver Remi awards in Houston at the 3rd oldest International Film Festival - Worldfest where such directors as Spielberg, Lynch, Cohen Brothers, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott and many others have been recognized with awards.
Zhmutski moved to Oklahoma in 2003. He received his Master of Professional Writing diploma from the University of Oklahoma where Zhmutski also taught film and video courses for two years. In Oklahoma, Zhmutski produced films together with Golden Wing Films, Darkwood Productions, New Ad Age International, National Film Studios, National Film Project Co., Gon Productions and V-DIGI Media.
Zhmutski also produced 15 original individual music CDs and scored 16 films. Over the past 7 years, Zhmutski has also given concerts of his original solo performances, most of which were done as benefit events. His last big performance was a Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert held in Norman, Oklahoma in December of 2005.
Zhmutski has been invited to develop projects for different production companies across the United States. In 2006 he worked as a creative producer/director at 21st-Century Studios in Jacksonville Florida. From 2007 to 2009 he developed projects for Hollywood companies in California.
Zhmutski returned to Norman, Oklahoma in January 2009 with his wife and daughter. He is a published writer. Today Zhmutski is teamed up with internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning filmmakers to develop and produce projects in the motion picture industry.
In 2013 Zhmutski produced and directed another feature film in Oklahoma called "Project Ghost Town" which will premiere in 2014. In February 2013 Zhmutski produced the first 3D feature film shot in Oklahoma called "Higher Mission" starring Casper Van Dien and Catherine Oxenberg.- Daniyar's journey into the world of cinema has been quite special. He was born and raised in Kazakhstan in a family of teachers. Unable to get enrolled into drama school right after high-school, Daniyar went to study nuclear physics at a local college, but then dropped out during his sophomore year and went to study aerospace engineering at Arizona State University. He graduated and returned home after five years in the U.S. While trying to work as an engineer Daniyar kept following his artistic passion as he was actively going to a local film auditions. Eventually with a good deal of luck Daniyar booked his first job as an actor at the age of 27. That put an aerospace engineer's career to an end and led to the beginning of a new story. In the following years he managed to shine in different genres and topped local box-office, however a new chapter has started when Daniyar met the most distinctive Kazakh director Adilkhan Yerzhanov. Their partnership have produced seven feature films in four years, making them frequent guests at major international film festivals. "A dark-dark man" for instance was part of the official selection in San Sebastian and has won an APSA award, and "Goliath" was selected for Venice's 2022 edition. One of Daniyar's latest projects was a lead part in a french mini-series "Infiniti", premiered at Canneseries.
- Slava Schoot was born on 25 June 1964 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. He is an actor, known for Rollerball (2002), Rounders (1998) and The Sopranos (1999).
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Yerden Telemissov was born on 25 May 1975 in Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor and director, known for Slow Horses (2022), McMafia (2018) and Warrior (2019).- Director
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Kaisar Maxutov was born on 6 January 2005 in Kazakhstan. He is a director and editor, known for PartyBoy (2023), Bastard (2024) and I'm afraid (2024).- Production Designer
Albina Kim is a Korean-Kazakh production designer specializing in music videos, TV, commercials, and photography. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Communication Design from the University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins, located in London, UK. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Albina continues to work as a production designer.- Producer
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Akan Satayev was born on 23 December 1971 in Karaganda, Karagandinskaya oblast, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is a producer and director, known for Strayed (2009), The Legend of Tomiris (2019) and Zhauzhürek myng bala (2012).- Actress
Zlata was born in Kysl Orda, Kazakhstan. She is known for Holy Motors (2012).- Actor
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Asanali Ashimov was born on 8 May 1939 in Baikadam, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor and producer, known for The Year of the Dragon (1981), Manchzhurskiy variant (1989) and Kyz-Zhibek (1972).- Julia Pogrebinska was born on 16 July 1984 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Wataha (2014), In Hiding (2013) and Pitbull: New Orders (2016). She has been married to John Scott since 19 August 2017.
- Samal Yeslyamova was born on 1 September 1984 in Petropavlovsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Ayka (2018), Tulpan (2008) and The Horse Thieves. Roads of Time (2019).
- Evgenia Brendes was born in 1989 in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for Problemski Hotel (2015), Sum of Histories (2015) and Styx (2024).
- Vladimir Tolokonnikov was born on 25 June 1943 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He was an actor, known for Khottabych (2006), Heart of a Dog (1988) and Mechty idiota (1993). He was married to Nadezhda Tolokonnikova. He died on 15 July 2017 in Moscow, Russia.
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Sergei Dvortsevoy was born on 18 August 1962 in Chimkent, Chimkent Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Shymkent, South Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and writer, known for Ayka (2018), Bread Day (1998) and Tulpan (2008).- Director
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Olga Korotko made her first short films while studying with Darezhan Omirbayev. She achieved a degree of international recognition and was selected for the Asian Film Academy program at the Busan Festival.
She went on to study film at the New York Film Academy (2014-2015) and then took part in the Berlinale Talents Campus (2016). Subsequently, she obtained an MFA in Film Directing at the Zhurgenov National Academy of Fine Arts in Kazakhstan. Her first feature film, Bad Bad Winter, had its world premiere at ACID Cannes 2018. She has since then been teaching, screening films for festivals, and working on her second feature film, "Crickets, it's your turn."- Yuriy Chursin was born on 11 March 1980 in Priozersk, Dzhezkazgan region, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Izobrazhaya zhertvu (2006), Pobeg (2010) and The Three Musketeers (2013).
- Svetlana Pismichenko was born on 28 November 1964 in Burli village, Kustanai region, USSR, Kazakh SSR [now Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for The Castle (1994), Morphine (2008) and Brother (1997).
- Natalya Kosteneva was born on 1 December 1984 in Semipalatinsk, Semipalatinskaya oblast, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Semey, Shyghs Qazaqstan oblysy, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Bless the Woman (2003), Odnoy levoy (2015) and Samyy luchshiy den! (2015).
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- Producer
Sergey Lukyanenko was born on 11 April 1968 in Karatau, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is a writer and actor, known for Night Watch (2004), Day Watch (2006) and A Rough Draft (2018).- Stathis Papadopoulos was born in 1980 in Kazakhstan. He is an actor, known for Hostage (2005), Beauty Before Age: The Sitcom and From the Edge of the City (1998).
- Askar Ilyasov was born on 22 February 1996 in Akmola, Kazakhstan. He is an actor, known for Podrostki v kosmose, To the Lake (2019) and Put lidera. V epitsentre mira (2018).
- Anuarbek Moldabekov was born on 20 May 1938 in Almatinskay oblast, Kazakhstan, USSR. He was an actor, known for Kyz-Zhibek (1972), Shchit goroda (1980) and Moya lyubov na tretyem kurse (1977). He died on 9 August 1985 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR.
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Born in Almaty city, worked in Los Angeles, Appleton, Chicago, Almaty, Astana cities.
In 2006 received Associates Degree in Broadcasting and Television at UW Fox Valley. In 2009 received Bachelors Degree in Film Directing and Producing at Columbia College Chicago.
Served as the Head of Production Branch and Executive Producer of government studio "Kazakhfilm" (2015-2018). Served as President of Kazakhstan Film Union (2016-2018).
Initiated, co-wrote, developed, and lobbied the first Film Law of Kazakhstan (from 2016 to 2018), which was signed by the president of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2019.
He is currently focused on producing and directing his own projects and providing production services to foreign productions in Kazakhstan.- Vladimir Steklov was born on 3 January 1948 in Karaganda, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Qaraghandy, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Bomzh (Bez opredelyonnogo mesta zhitelstva) (1992), Moy luchshiy drug, general Vasiliy, syn Iosifa (1991) and The Inner Circle (1991).
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Ziv Berkovich was born on 5 April 1984 in Kazakhstan. He is a cinematographer and writer, known for Golden Voices (2019), NO-ONE (2018) and Homeport (2016).- Director
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Born in Aksuat village in the northern part of Kazakhstan. Graduated from Almaty technical college in 1979. Following the military service, he took up film studies in directing at the Moscow's prestigious Film School (VGIK). He was one of the young Kazakh talents who was chosen to attend the workshop of well-known Russian director Sergei Solovyov in 1989. The group went on to establish the "new wave" of Kazakh cinema.
Aprymov made his first full feature film Last Stop at the age of 28. Kijan (Last Stop) (1992) received international acclaim but angered the natives of his village, who were shocked at his portrayal of their real lives.
Aprymov's second film The Hypnotist was never released.
The film Aksuat (1998) revealed again his keen eye for realistic detail and was successful at the 1998 Eurasia Film Festival in Almaty (Kazakhstan), after which it was screened at the 1999 International Berlin Film Festival. The film won Audience Award at Nantes Three Continents Film Festival 1999 in France.
In 1999 he directs Three Brothers - this poignant tale about the gulf between childhood fantasy and stark reality. The film was screened at the 2000 International Berlin Film Festival. It was awarded at Tokyo International Film Festival 2000. The film won Holden Award for the Best Script, Jury Special Prize at the International Feature Film Competition, and was nominated for Prize of the City of Torino Best Film - International Feature Film.
Returning to the familiar theme of village life, Serik Aprymov offers a beautifully rendered Kazakh interpretation of the classic coming-of-age film in The Hunter (2004). In 2003 the film participated in Cannes Film Festival 2003 in Camera d'Or Special Mention program.- Producer
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Yermek Shinarbayev was born in 1953 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is a producer and director, known for Revenge (1989), Alciz Shurek (1994) and The Place on a Grey Tricorne (1993).- Eva Dedova was born on 22 February 1992 in Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for Mehmetçik Kut'ül Amare (2018), Mahmut & Meryem (2013) and If You Love (2023).
- Natalya Nazarova was born on 28 June 1949 in Alma-Ata, Kazakhskaya SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She was an actress, known for A Slave of Love (1976), Molodaya zhena (1979) and A Little Doll (1988). She died on 17 March 2022 in Russia.
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Aysulu Onaran is a director and writer. She made her directorial debut with Balaban, a coming-of-age LGBTQ drama about two HIV-positive teenage girls and their journey to freedom and love. That year, she has initiated "My Body My Choice" educational program supporting girls and women facing gender abuse. The film premiered at the Mix Milano film festival in Italy in 2022. In 2022 Aysulu filmed her second feature Rebirth Island, a historical spy thriller, based on true events taking place in the end of the Cold War. The release date is scheduled for 2024. She is developing her third feature Countdown to Chaos presently.- Asel Sagatova was born on 16 October 1984 in Semipalatinsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Semey, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Hunting the Phantom (2014), Dolphin Jump (2009) and Reketir (2007).
- Ailana Tinibayeva was born on 15 August 2009 in Kazakhstan. She is an actress, known for Every Summertime - Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
- Elena Drapeko was born on 29 September 1948 in Uralsk, West Kazakhstan Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Oral, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Belaya doroga (1975), Bezottsovshchina (1977) and Window to Paris (1993).