Nikolay Fomenko is a famous musician, singer, one of the founders of the "Secret" beat quartet. He is a journalist, sports commentator, showman. Nikolay Fomenko also holds the title of master in motorsport.
Biography
Nikolai Fomenko was born in St. Petersburg, in the family of a physicist-meteorologist. Mother was a former ballerina, she taught at the school. As a child, Kolya was distinguished by a quick-tempered character, often mischievous with courtyard friends.
His parents decided to send him to a music school, and Nikolai signed up for the Theater of Youth Creativity himself. Then he could not decide which of the activities he liked more. But then Nikolai still chose the theater, although the idea should have failed. Fomenko up to 17 liters. did not pronounce the letter "r", but he announced to the examination committee that he was preparing for the role of Lenin. He was admitted to the workshop of I. Gorbachev.
During his studies, Nikolai took part in student performances. A little later, at one of the concerts, Fomenko met D. Rubin, M. Leonidov, with whom he began to be friends. This is how the Secret group came into being.
Career
The group "Secret" gained popularity by the mid-80s, concerts gathered in full halls, albums sold out instantly. N. Fomenko was a vocalist, bass-guitarist, also created several hits. He became the idol of youth. The group received many invitations for concerts. This time was one of the brightest periods of N. Fomenko's life.
In 1983. Nikolai finished his studies and began to work at the Alexandrinsky Theater, successfully performing comedic, tragic roles. Because of his work in the theater, Nikolai left The Secret, but then came back and left again. This happened several times.
Nikolai's career in cinema began in 1974 with an episode in the Yeralash television magazine. In the mid-80s, Fomenko was invited to shoot pictures ("Kazan Orphan", "Apostle", etc.). Each film brought success and made the actor more and more popular. Later, Fomenko appeared on radio, TV, working on various projects. In 1999. he became an Honored Artist.
In the 90s N. Fomenko began to get involved in auto racing. In 1994. was involved in the preparation of the project "Races for survival". Subsequently, Nikolai achieved success in this sport. In 2007. Fomenko has released a Russian-language version of the TV Top Gear.
In 2007, in 2013, the musician's colleagues tried to revive the Secret group. They sometimes perform, recorded an album, but there is no talk of constant concerts, tours.
Personal life
N. Fomenko has 4 marriages. The first wife is Elena, daughter of the artist R. Lebedev. The marriage lasted 5 y. They have a daughter, Ekaterina, who is now a journalist. The second wife is L. Goncharuk, a dancer. They lived in an official marriage of 10 years, but then broke up.
B1995 Fomenko married M. Golubkina, an actress, they had a daughter, Anastasia, a son, Ivan. For the 4th time, the actor married N. Kutobaeva, the head of the Press Service of the Federation Council. In addition to 3 children, Fomenko has 2 granddaughters.
