Yuliya Snigir facts for kids
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Yuliya Snigir
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Snigir at the 20th Sochi Open Russian Film Festival in 2009
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| Born | 2 June 1983 Donskoy, Tula Oblast, RSFSR, USSR
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| Occupation | Model, actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Yevgeny Tsyganov
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| Children | 1 |
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| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Yuliya Viktorovna Snigir (Russian: Юлия Викторовна Снигирь) is a talented Russian actress and model. She was born on June 2, 1983.
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Early Life and Education
Yuliya Snigir grew up in a town called Donskoy, in the Tula Oblast region of Russia. She finished high school there. Yuliya wanted to get a great education, so she moved to Moscow. She joined the Moscow State Pedagogical University. There, she studied English and became an expert in English language and literature.
Starting Her Career
While studying at the university, Yuliya also worked to earn money. She taught English at a nursery school. One day, a friend showed Yuliya's photos to a modeling agency in Moscow. This led to Yuliya becoming a successful model. She even got an offer to work with a famous French jewelry brand. She thought about moving to France for her modeling career.
However, a casting director saw her at the modeling agency. This person invited her to try out for an acting role. Yuliya decided to try acting and was accepted into the Vakhtangov Theatre Academy. This was the start of her acting journey.
Acting Career Highlights
Yuliya's first movies were The Last Slaughter, Vaccine, and Gloss. Her big breakthrough came with the Russian sci-fi movie The Inhabited Island in 2008. She also starred in its sequel, The Inhabited Island: Skirmish. These films made her very well-known.
Becoming a Public Figure
Yuliya became the face of L'Oréal in Russia, a famous beauty brand. She also worked with Mexx, a clothing and perfume company. She hosted a TV show called Theory of Relativity in 2009. Later, in 2010, she became a TV presenter for another channel.
International and Historical Roles
In 2013, Yuliya appeared in the Hollywood movie A Good Day to Die Hard. She acted alongside the famous actor Bruce Willis. In this film, she played a Russian character named Irina.
In 2015, she took on a very important role in a TV series. She played Catherine the Great in a 12-episode historical show. This series was very popular in Russia.
Recent Work and Recognition
Yuliya continues to act in many films and TV shows. In January 2024, a new film called The Master and Margarita was released. In this movie, Yuliya plays the main role of Margarita.
In 2024, Yuliya Snigir received a special award. She was recognized as the best actress at the Nika Award ceremony.
Personal Life
In 2019, Yuliya Snigir married actor Yevgeny Tsyganov. They have one son together.
Selected Film and Television Roles
- The Inhabited Island (2008) – Rada Gaal
- A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) – Irina
- Catherine the Great (2015) – Catherine II
- The Road to Calvary (2017) – Ekaterina Smokovnikova
- The Master and Margarita (2024) – Margarita
See also
In Spanish: Yuliya Snigir para niños
