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Anastasia Zavorotnyuk
Анастасия Юрьевна Заворотнюк
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Zavorotnyuk in 2010
Born
Anastasia Yuryevna Zavorotnyuk

(1971-04-03)3 April 1971
Astrakhan, Russian SFSR, USSR
Died 30 May 2024(2024-05-30) (aged 53)
Moscow, Russia
Nationality Russian
Occupation actress, television presenter
Years active 1991–2019
Spouse(s)
  • Olaf Schwarzkopf (divorced)
Dmitry Striukov
(m. 1996⁠–⁠2006)
Peter Tchernyshev
(m. 2008)
Children 3
Musical career
Genres pop-folk, rock

Anastasia Yuryevna Zavorotnyuk (Russian: Анастасия Юрьевна Заворотнюк; 3 April 1971 – 30 May 2024) was a famous Russian actress and TV presenter. She was most known for playing the main character in the TV show My Fair Nanny. This popular show aired from 2004 to 2009. Anastasia also acted in many other films and TV series.

Early Life and Acting Dreams

Anastasia Zavorotnyuk was born on April 3, 1971, in a city called Astrakhan. Her mother, Valentina Borisovna Zavorotnyuk, was a well-known actress at the Astrakhan Youth Theatre. Her father, Yuri Zavorotnyuk, worked in television. He was also a member of the Academy of Russian Television.

From a young age, Anastasia knew she wanted to be an actress. She worked hard to achieve her dream. In her free time, she enjoyed music and dancing. She even joined a dance group called "Lotus." She also took acting lessons at the famous Moscow Art Theatre. In 1991, she got her first role in a film, playing a character named Masha.

Her Career in Acting and TV

After finishing her studies at the Moscow Art Theatre School in 1993, Anastasia became an actress. She worked under the guidance of a famous director, Oleg Tabakov. For over 10 years, she performed in 29 different plays at the theater.

Her most famous role was in the TV series My Fair Nanny. This show was a Russian version of the American series The Nanny. Anastasia was surprised when she was offered the role. She even used a special Ukrainian accent for her character, which she learned from a friend at the theater.

Besides acting, Anastasia also worked as a TV presenter. In 2005, she hosted a show called "Good Song" on the TRK Ukraine channel. She also took part in a singing competition called "Two Stars" with Mikhail Boyarsky. They came in second place.

Anastasia's Family Life

Заворотнюк Анастасия
Zavorotnyuk in May 2013

Anastasia Zavorotnyuk was married three times. Her first marriage was to a German businessman. Her second marriage was to Dmitry Striukov. With him, she started a real estate business. They had two children, a daughter named Anna and a son named Michael.

From 2006 to 2008, she dated actor Sergey Zhigunov. He was also her co-star on My Fair Nanny.

On September 22, 2008, Anastasia married the famous figure skater Peter Tchernyshev. They got married at the Foros Church in Crimea. In October 2018, they welcomed a daughter named Mila.

Later Years and Passing

In September 2019, news reports shared that Anastasia Zavorotnyuk was diagnosed with a serious illness. This was around the time her daughter Mila was born in October 2018. Fans had noticed a scar on her neck earlier, which led to some rumors. In May 2020, it was confirmed that she had a type of cancer.

Anastasia Zavorotnyuk passed away from her illness in Moscow on May 30, 2024. She was 53 years old.

Films and TV Shows

Anastasia Zavorotnyuk acted in many films and television series. Here are some of her notable works:

Films

  • 1991: Masha as Masha
  • 1993: Dashing Couple as Lizka
  • 2007: The Apocalypse Code as Daria/Marie
  • 2011: Office Romance. Our Time as Olga Ryzhova

Television Series

  • 2004–2008: My Fair Nanny as Nanny Victoria

See also

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