Valentina Ananyina is a theater and film actress known to many for her films “Shadows disappear at noon, ” “Vangelia, ” and “Youth.” Despite the fact that most of her works are episodes and supporting roles, the audience loves and appreciates her.
Biography
Valentina was born in pre-war Moscow on May 18, 1933 in a modest large family. Dad worked in forestry, and Mom took care of the house and children. During World War II, the family was evacuated to Tomsk. It was there that little Valya not only helped look after the wounded, but also spoke with other children in front of the soldiers.
After the war, the whole family returned to Moscow. An interesting fact: the Ananyin’s house was near the Novodevichy cemetery, and the future actress from time to time came to the grave of Konstantin Stanislavsky and read books about the theater there.
The girl was engaged in theater and dance circles and spoke at various city events. Despite the craving for creativity, Valentina still doubted her choice and first entered the economic university. But after studying for only a year, she realized her mistake and the first time she entered VGIK on the course for Julia Raizman.
Career and creative life
After graduation, Ananyin was sent to the Theater of Movie Actor, which, in fact, was a branch of Mosfilm. Performances were rarely staged there, mostly films were shot. Valentina began to act and at the moment in her piggy bank more than 200 film projects. However, it is worth noting that in none of them did she play a major role. The actress was very worried about this and even thought of leaving the profession.
Her career was, though not brilliant, but rather stable and successful. Among the films with Ananyeva’s participation there are many films included in the golden cinema fund: “Cranes are Flying”, “Belorussky Train Station”, “Carnival”, “I Walk in Moscow” and many others.
In the difficult for the cinema 90-ies of the last century, Ananyeva’s career happened to be simple, but then after successful filming in advertising she was again invited to work. The year 2006 became very busy in terms of work for her.
Valentina Georgievna is actively working to this day. Among her recent works, it is worth highlighting such projects as "Always say always, " "Youth", "Turkish March, " "Vangelia."
It is worth noting the participation of the actress in the series "Quiet Don", where she played Aunt Aksigny.
Now the actress starred in the comedy musical film "Dancing at the Height", where she plays the grandmother of one of the main characters.
In addition to filming, Valentina Georgievna actively works with children at the Sunday school at the Novodevichy Convent. There she gladly helps to spend Christmas trees and other children's parties.
