Nikita Dzhigurda
Born (1961-03-27) 27 March 1961 (age 63)[1]
NationalityUkrainian
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, media personality

Nikita Borisovich Dzhigurda or Nikita Borysovych Dzhyhurda (Russian: Ники́та Бори́сович Джигурда́, Ukrainian: Нікіта Борисович Джигурда) is a Ukrainian actor and singer.

As an actor, Dzhigurda is known for his portrayals of historical figures, in particular for the roles of Yermak's lieutenant, cossack Ivan Koltso, in a 1996 TV miniseries Yermak by directors Uskov and Krasnopolsky, of prince Andrey Kurbsky, king Charles XII of Sweden and Ukrainian poet Ivan Franko.[citation needed]

He is also known for his flamboyant lifestyle and performances, usage of Russian profanities, and his comic appearances on internet videos.

Since 2011, he has frequently collaborated with Moscow hip-hop producer KOKA beats.[2][3]

Personal life

Since 2008 his wife is figure skater Marina Anissina.[4]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ "Dzhigurda, Nikita, 1961". Library of Congress. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  2. ^ Любовь есть..., 26 April 2020, retrieved 20 November 2021
  3. ^ Джигурда, Никита, Хотите похудеть? (Koka Beats prod.) от Никита Джигурда | Популярные песни в TikTok (тикток), retrieved 20 November 2021
  4. ^ "Marina Anisina and Nikita Djigurda showed off son". TLTnews. 1 September 2009. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  5. ^ Україна Молода :.: Видання | Джигурда у ролі Франка (in Ukrainian)