Konstantin Kryukov is an extraordinary personality. He could go into business or painting, become a lawyer or gemologist. However, Konstantin, like his close people, decided to connect his life with cinema.
In one of his many interviews, the popular artist said that his love for the acting path did not awaken immediately. One day he just decided to try his hand at cinema. And he liked it.
short biography
Konstantin Kryukov was born in the first half of February, in 1985. He was born in the capital, in a very creative family. Knowing the names of his relatives, one can easily understand that Kostya simply could not help but become a wonderful actor.
Mom is the famous artist Alena Bondarchuk. Uncle is an eminent director and wonderful artist Fyodor Bondarchuk. Grandfather - film director and screenwriter Sergei Bondarchuk. Grandmother is an artist Irina Skobtseva. And only Constantine's father was not associated with cinema. Vitaly Kryukov - Doctor of Philosophy.
For five years Kostya lived with his parents in Switzerland. They left for Zurich when the boy was five years old. In this city, he began to attend an art studio, which he entered on the advice of his famous grandfather. Sergei Fedorovich did not want Konstantin to be an actor or director. Therefore, he did his best to instill in his grandson a love of painting.
Kostya returned to Moscow with his parents when he was 10 years old. The first time the guy was very hard. He could neither read nor write in Russian. It took several months to adapt.
After his return, Konstantin Kryukov began to study at a school operating at the German embassy. He finished it ahead of schedule, as an external student. Then he was educated at the Institute of Gemology. At the age of 16, he became the youngest specialist in this field. He continued his studies at a law school. In those years, he did not even think about an acting career.
Success in cinematography
Konstantin did not plan to appear in films. But once Fyodor Bondarchuk hinted that Kostya is capable of becoming a wonderful actor. It happened during the next family dinner.
In those years, Fyodor filmed the film "9th company". He invited his nephew to come to the casting and try to pass it on a general basis. Those. he was not going to help his relative. But Konstantin did not need his help. He successfully passed the audition and soon appeared in front of film enthusiasts in the guise of a fighter nicknamed La Gioconda.
To confidently play the role of a soldier, Konstantin communicated with people who fought in Afghanistan. This greatly influenced his character, outlook on life. As the actor's father later said, Kostya matured very much on the set.
After the release of the action movie, Konstantin began to receive one invitation after another. He starred both in serial projects and in full-length films. He successfully portrayed not only romantic and positive characters (for example, in the film "Swallow's Nest"), but also burners, cynics (the film "Pickup. Eat without rules"). Our hero could show himself equally well in a film of any genre.
Among the most striking and memorable projects in which Kostya starred, it is worth highlighting such films as "Star of the Empire", "Eternal Vacation", "What Men Do", "On the Hook", "Sex, Coffee and Cigarettes", "Cult", "Runaways", "Champions", "I remember, I don't remember", "Take a hit, baby", "New Year's commotion".
Success in personal life
The first wife is Evgenia Varshavskaya. They got married when the actor was 23 years old. In marriage, a daughter was born, who was named Julia. However, the relationship fell apart in 2008.
Konstantin Kryukov does not like to talk about his personal life, so the reasons for the separation remained unknown. But journalists spread a rumor that the marriage broke up because of Constantine's love for social events. Evgenia did not share his interests in parties.
The second wife is Alina Alekseeva. The wedding between them took place in 2013. They have no common children yet.
Konstantin has an Instagram account. The actor uploads photos from his travels, from film sets.
Interesting Facts
Since childhood, Konstantin is fond of painting. He has his own workshop in Prague. However, the actor does not hold exhibitions. And it's not that he doubts his talent or has few jobs. He's just not going to sell his own paintings.
For a series of his works entitled "Thought Forms" Konstantin received the Order of Franz Kavka. By the way, Steven Spielberg received this award in due time.
Konstantin is fond of jewelry. At the age of 17, he created his first precious piece - a ring. Kostya presented it to his mother as a present. It took several more years to make jewelry for all relatives and friends. I also created wedding rings myself. In 2007 he founded his own brand. The first collection entitled "Choice" was published two years later.
Konstantin himself does not like to wear jewelry. Limited to watches and cufflinks only. She does not give her products to her grandmother, who prefers to wear antique jewelry. And he puts on those very rarely.
