August 23 is the birthday of many celebrities of the past and present. On this day, famous singers, actors and writers were born, familiar to most educated people.
Alexander Green - singer of romanticism
The famous writer Alexander Green was born on August 23, 1880. Most of all, he is known to readers from the story "Scarlet Sails". The image of young Assol, awaiting her prince, is reflected in the work of many poets, writers and composers. However, Green's work was in little demand during his lifetime - there were no political attitudes and glorification of the party in his works. The writer's books became popular only in the 50s, after his death.
Most of Green's works are set in a fictional country - Greenland.
Gene Kelly is the star of black and white cinema
Gene Kelly was born on August 23, 1912. Since childhood, he was seriously engaged in dancing, which later helped him achieve fame in Hollywood. In addition, Kelly had good vocal abilities. The actor became famous for his role in the musical "Singing in the Rain", where he was also a choreographer, director of musical numbers, conductor and director. Later, Kelly released several of his own films.
Alena Apina - Russian singer
Alena Apina, a popular singer of the 80-90s of the last century, was born on August 23, 1964. Apina became famous as a member of the "Combination" group, where she performed most of the songs. Apina's solo career began with the legendary song "Ksyusha", which sounded at all discos. Later, the singer collaborated with Murat Nasyrov, Alla Pugacheva, Lolita. Now she is broadcasting her own program on radio KP.
In 2012, Apina worked as a music teacher at the school.
Susana Vieira - Brazilian Celebrity
August 23, 1942 - the date of birth of the Brazilian cinema star Susana Vieira. She became famous for her roles in popular soap operas - Castles in the Air, In the Name of Love, Cruel Angel, The Secret of the Tropicana. Vieira began acting in films in 1962 and has played in more than fifty TV series. Now, being already at a venerable age, the actress continues to work.
Semyon Slepakov - comedian, musician and actor
Semyon Slepakov was born on August 23, 1979. He gained fame by playing in KVN for the team "National Team of Pyatigorsk". The team had a high rating, and in 2004 it became the champion of the Higher League of KVN. Later Slepakov began his solo career, working with other former KVN players. He became the author and producer of the projects "Our Russia", "Univer", "Interns", "Sashatanya". Slepakov also writes and performs songs of humorous content.
