This actress became the first sex symbol of the Soviet Union. Natalia Selezneva got on the set in early childhood and stayed there for the rest of her life. She is loved by both viewers and critics. Natural plastic and elegance still make an indelible impression on fans.
Starting conditions
The future star of Soviet and Russian cinema was born on June 19, 1945 in the family of the creative intelligentsia. Parents lived in Moscow. My father was professionally engaged in photography, had a membership card of the Union of Soviet Photographers. Mother worked in a book publishing house as a graphic designer. Natasha grew up as an energetic and inquisitive child. She became a professional actress thanks to a lucky chance. Once, while walking with their mother near the theater of the Soviet Army, they met the assistant to the chief director, Mikhail Mayorov.
After a short interview, the girl was approved for the main role in the play "Thirty pieces of silver". At that time, Natasha was barely six years old. Mom gave her consent and the stage routine began for the child. Every day I had to come to the theater for a rehearsal. Learn monologues and get used to the scenery. The premiere of the performance was successful. The young performer was noticed and praised. Selezneva played this role for the next three years. In 1953 she was invited to shoot the film "Alyosha Ptitsyn develops character." The script of the picture was written by the children's poet Agnia Barto, who herself chose the young actors for her project.
Professional activity
As a schoolgirl, Natalya Selezneva became famous throughout the country. However, she was a serious and consistent person. In order not to rely on luck and good luck, the aspiring actress decided to get a specialized education and entered the Shchukin Theater School. Having received her diploma, Selezneva entered the service at the Moscow Theater of Satire. Here she was fortunate enough to go on stage with the leading figures - Anatoly Papanov, Andrei Mironov, Mikhail Derzhavin. The audience remembered the actress for her roles in the plays "Woe from Wit", "Bedbug", "Tablet under the tongue".
Selezneva became truly famous by acting in films. For director Leonid Gaidai, the actress became a lucky talisman. The painting "Operation Y" and Shurik's Other Adventures "with the participation of Selezneva enjoyed great love among the Soviet audience. Then the actress flashed in Gaidai's tapes "Ivan Vasilyevich changes his profession" and "It can't be." For more than ten years, the humorous program "13 chairs" was shown on Soviet television. Natalia Selezneva brilliantly represented Mrs. Katarina in her.
Recognition and privacy
For many years and fruitful work in the cinema, the actress was awarded the honorary title "People's Artist of the Russian Federation". Natalya Igorevna Selezneva was awarded the Orders of Friendship and Honor.
The personal life of the actress has developed well. Back in her student years, she married classmate Vladimir Andreev. Since then, they have lived under the same roof. The husband and wife raised their son Yegor, who became a diplomat. Today Natalia Selezneva has three grandchildren. She spends most of her time in the country. But the native theater does not forget either.
