Stepanenko Elena - artist of the humorous genre, the face of the popular programs "Blue Light", "Curved Mirror", "Full House". Her images of women from the people have become popular and loved by viewers. The personal life of Elena Grigoryevna is closely connected with creative activity.
Childhood, youth
Elena Grigoryevna was born in the city of Stalingrad (Volgograd) on April 8, 1953. Her father was a cook, then she began to work at a factory, her mother was a hairdresser. The girl had acting talent, was able to sing. She loved to attend the comedy theater, was the ringleader in the company.
Stepanenko attended a school drama circle. Once, as the bravest girl, she was assigned to play the role of a prostitute, whom Elena refused, but ultimately successfully performed. In 1972, Stepanenko began her studies at GITIS.
Creative career
After graduating from GITIS, Elena worked in the capital's Variety Theater. She performed with solo numbers, was involved in plays. Some time later, she became a leading actress. Many numbers for Stepanenko created the famous Mikhail Zadornov.
Later, Stepanenko was taken to the Theater of Miniatures, and then they began to invite to entertaining television programs: "Full House", "Crooked Mirror", "Blue Light". Then Elena Grigoryevna created her own shows: "Kyshkin House", "Elena Stepanenko Show".
The actress has also been engaged in dubbing cartoons since 1981 ("Scarecrow-Meowchel", "Not at all scary, " etc.). In 1990, she starred in the film "Suicide", "The Mousetrap." After 10 years, there were works in the film "Formula of Happiness", musicals "Golden Fish", "Frost" "Little Red Riding Hood".
In 2016, Stepanenko participated in the Humorina festival. Since 2017, she has been conducting the television program Saturday Night. Elena G. has the title of Honored Artist.
