The name and fate of Maria Sternikova are inextricably linked with the Maly Theater. Within the walls of one of the oldest domestic churches of Melpomene, most of her life passed.
A distant start
The show ends when the curtain falls. But life in the theater goes on without stopping. The older generation is being replaced by young actors. Of course, veterans are remembered. They are looked up to. Maria Alexandrovna Sternikova is one of the few representatives of the older generation.
The biography of the actress evolved without any special "convolutions". The girl was born on May 18, 1944 in an ordinary Soviet family. Parents lived in Moscow. The child grew up in a friendly environment, despite the difficult post-war times.
The girl studied well at school. She actively participated in public life. Most of all she liked to study in a drama circle. I always found a common language with classmates. I watched how her peers live and what they dream about. She was distinguished by exemplary behavior and tried not to upset her parents. When the time came to choose a profession and get an education, Masha resolutely declared her desire to become an artist. The family members were not particularly surprised by their daughter's decision, but regarded it as frivolous. At the same time, they did not object categorically.
Life on stage
In 1965, Maria Sternikova successfully completed her studies at the famous Moscow Art Theater School and was accepted into the service at the Maly Theater. Young actors here at all times were treated with care and attention. It is very important not to allow the performer to be without a role at the start. Within the classical repertoire, this is not an easy task. Sternikova was introduced into the main composition gradually. She very expressively performed the assigned roles in the performances of Scapen's Rogues, The Humiliated and the Insulted, The Dream of the White Mountains.
Sternikova's theatrical career was quite successful. Meanwhile, the young actress was also noticed by filmmakers. Working on the set allowed the performer's talent to be revealed in more volume. She played psychologically completely opposite characters. In the film "Trains Are Passing By" Maria played the main role. Audiences and critics alike welcomed the film. The lyrical drama "Tenderness" revealed another facet of the performer's talent.
Personal life
According to all the initial data, Maria Sternikova cannot be called a windy woman. However, her personal life was disorderly. An attractive woman married three times. In the first marriage, there was both love and sober calculation. The husband worked as a translator. For several years, the couple and their daughter lived in sultry Iran. However, Maria refused to go to the USA. The result is a divorce and a maiden name.
The famous artist Valery Nosik became the second husband. In a marriage with him, the now popular film actor Alexander Nosik was born. But the child did not save the family from the breakup. The wife claimed that the husband often drank too much. I had to get married a third time. Despite all sorts of distractions, Maria Sternikova did not leave the stage. Craving for creativity helps her to play on a par with the young.
