Nikita Dzhigurda | |
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Born | [1] | 27 March 1961
Nationality | Ukrainian |
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]
Since 2008 his wife is figure skater Marina Anissina.[4]