Svetlana Ustinova - films and photos of the actress, her personal life with her husband and biography

Childhood

Father, Vladimir Ivanovich, a submarine engineer by training, in the difficult 90s, when everything began to fall apart, left the factory and opened his own business, becoming a well-known entrepreneur in the city. Mother, Tatyana Vasilievna, remained to work at the factory.

The future actress spent her childhood in a harsh climate. I went to the first grade at regular secondary school No. 28 in the city of Severodvinsk. I studied well. The girl was most interested in humanitarian subjects, and was especially successful in Russian language and literature, as well as English.

She grew up as an active child, took part in many school events, and in the local KVN team. I didn’t think about becoming a professional actress and didn’t attend any theater clubs. She loved ballroom dancing, practiced it with pleasure and achieved significant success. For Sveta, these were moments of self-expression. She was passionate about fashion and was interested in the latest in the fashion industry. I loved watching different films.

After graduating from the seventh grade, Sveta, on the advice of her father, decided to enter gymnasium No. 14, which had a humanitarian and linguistic focus. All summer, the girl studied additionally with private teachers in order to enter this educational institution. A gift from my father for his efforts was a trip to a children's camp.

New classmates accepted the girl immediately. Sveta had no fans at the gymnasium; everyone was only determined to receive a prestigious education. She had to study English more deeply and learn German from scratch; exact sciences were also taught at the highest level. At that time, the girl first heard from friends that she was very similar to the fashion model Claudia Schiffer, whom she really liked.

The first play on the theater stage that the girl saw was “Eliza Doolittle” on the stage of the Severodvinsk Drama Theater. In high school, Sveta began to think about becoming a translator. But a progressive and well-read father, when the girl was finishing high school, advised her to become an economist. The girl began to diligently prepare with tutors in the exact sciences.

After graduating from high school in 1999, Svetlana and her father go to Moscow, where with difficulty they enter the University of Economics and Statistics. The girl really wanted to stay in the capital, despite her unloved specialty at the university.

In her second year, the girl transferred to the Financial Academy. Not having a mathematical mind, she found it difficult to study. At that time, an 18-year-old girl was noticed on the subway and invited to star in the video for the rap group “Bad Balance.” Svetlana got a job in a modeling agency, on whose behalf she periodically starred in videos and advertisements. She managed to get into the videos of Decl and the groups “Dynamite”, “Legal Business” and others.

At that moment in life, chance decided everything. Svetlana was sitting with friends in a cafe, where she accidentally met director Pyotr Buslov. Having mutual friends, Peter briefly joined the company, after which the girl received an offer to come and audition for the main character in the director’s film. The girl was interested in the offer; she was curious to act in a movie.

The girl, although she did not understand anything about acting, was approved for the leading role in the continuation of the cult film “Boomer. Film two . Svetlana did not understand then what great luck had befallen her. The girl liked acting in films, as well as the atmosphere on the set. She wanted to learn acting skills. In 2005, she left the Financial Academy after studying there for almost four years.

Enters the VGIK acting department in the workshop of the Honored Artist Vladimir Aleksandrovich Grammatikov (born in 1942).

In the first year, an excerpt from Arbuzov’s play “My Poor Marat” by Svetlana and her classmate was recognized as the best in the course. Students from all over the university came to see the composition. During her studies, the girl lived in a dormitory, often staying with her classmates to rehearse until late at night, sometimes spending the night there. From time to time, Svetlana managed to act in films , but mostly she had to refuse many offers due to her studies.

Studying at a theater university lasted four years. Among the graduation works in which the talented student took part were: “Marriage” by director I. Tsalon, “Three Sisters” by director Y. Ilyashevsky, “In the First Person” by director Y. Zhzhenov. Svetlana graduated from GITIS with honors.

Svetlana Ustinova undressed for GQ

Leather jacket, H&M; denim shorts, Guess

It’s somehow even stupid to explain why we love actress Svetlana Ustinova. For the hat she wore in the second “Boomer” from Pyotr Buslov. For the flexibility of yoga fans. Because, oddly enough, she is already eighteen. Because the last time a girl looked like this, her name was C. For... well, in general, these photographs clearly show why.

The future star was born in Severodvinsk, a city founded by the Soviet Politburo on the site of a shipyard (in the 16th century, the only seaport in Russia stood in these parts). Along with the city, the Yagrinsky forced labor camp, which provides it with labor, grew. Among the famous people of Severodvinsk, Alexei Sidorov and the widow of Lee Harvey Oswald stand out. Ustinova has never heard of the wife of the killer Kennedy, but the director of the popular TV series “Brigada” is the uncle of her classmate. “This is a beautiful northern city, there is a beautiful White Sea. It’s quite cool, and to swim you have to walk at least a kilometer until the water reaches at least your thigh. But the sand is soft, white, like on some islands.” In winter, the white sand is blocked by white ice; in spring, ice drifts push it away. In short, the perfect climate for a romantic.

Ustinova studied at a language gymnasium (“English major, German second, Spanish optional”) and dreamed of a career as a translator. The daughter's plans were thwarted by her father and 1999. “Dad said: you already have languages, but the country now needs economists.” Having moved to Moscow, Sveta obediently crammed her unloved mathematics, first at the University of Economics and Statistics, then at the Financial Academy, until one evening she met Pyotr Buslov in a Moscow cafe.

“The filming of the second “Boomer” was given to me through agony and suffering, with all the emotional outbursts and depressions. Explosions from pyrotechnics and physical stress were the least of what we had to endure. The main work took place inside. When fifty people are looking at you at the same time and waiting for something. It’s unclear what they’re waiting for.”

Cotton sweater, H&M; patent leather shoes, Christian Louboutin

At that time, Sveta had already been studying at VGIK for six months, and when her classmates saw her face on posters throughout the city, they didn’t believe their eyes. “Life turned upside down, people turned inside out, changed before my eyes. Someone stayed, someone came, someone, on the contrary, fell off. It was very interesting to play this solitaire.” The premiere was celebrated with a big one, which the fellow actors bought with their last money.

Cotton shirt, Guess; jeans, Diesel Black Gold

Ustinova’s place as her favorite director is forever reserved for Buslov (the actress calls him by his first name and patronymic – Pyotr Viktorovich). But the list of those with whom I would like to work is constantly growing: Zvyagintsev, Germanika, Bondarchuk, Mikhalkov, Popogrebsky, Khlebnikov, Khomeriki, Melikyan. In the meantime, Sveta is filming in three projects at once, from Odessa to Hamburg (here, on the set of the oldest series in Germany, “Crime Scene,” the German language was very useful). And during the breaks he manages to fly to Mexico to meditate and open his chakras.

Fine wool turtleneck, Dior; high polyester shorts, Lise Charmel

The first thing that young Sveta from Severodvinsk once thought about after watching a program about movie stars on the newly launched MTV was: “And why do they get so much?” By the age of thirty, the actress received a comprehensive answer: “You are required to constantly improve. Tolerate when there is no work, work when there is a lot of it. Not seeing family. And constantly move on. Now I’m thinking of going to ballet and doing vocals – I’ve dreamed of it since childhood. And I really want to sing in a musical. Like Moulin Rouge or Chicago, remember?”

Photo: Danil Golovkin, Style: Vadim Galaganov

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Professional activity

Svetlana’s popularity was brought to her by her stellar film debut in 2005, the dramatic action film “Boomer. Film two” directed by Pyotr Buslov, where she played the role of Dasha. The film premiered in March 2006, and it was then that the girl became famous in an instant, her career skyrocketed. Among the actors with whom Svetlana starred in the film were: Vladimir Vdovichenkov and Andrey Merzlikin and others. After filming the film, the girl decided to become a professional actress.

Despite years of studying at a theater university, from 2007 to 2009 she managed to star in 11 films. The actress's filmography includes about 50 film projects. Among the films in which Svetlana plays leading roles:

“Smersh” (2007, Pavlinka);
“Dark Waters” (2011, Ksyusha Budnikova);
“Odessa-Mama” (Irina Volskaya);
“Scouts” (2013, Zoya Velichko);
“Cold Front” (2015, Masha Lozinskaya).

The actress fruitfully acts in both Russia and Ukraine. Svetlana likes to participate in historical films. She loves her profession because with its help she can live the lives of different people in different eras.

In film projects, Svetlana talentedly transforms into the character specified by the director, usually playing characteristic, diverse roles. She also began writing successful scripts and producing films.

Svetlana Ustinova now

Between 2010 and 2013, several new films with the participation of Svetlana Ustinova were released. At this time, the actress began to appear more often in various TV series, where she played both main and supporting roles. So, in particular, Svetlana Ustinova performed roles in the films “Fog”, “Mologa. Russian Atlantis”, “City of Sin”, as well as the TV series “Golden Trap”, “Local District”, “Dark Waters”, “Scout”, “Odessa-Mama” and many others.

During this period, the actress began to work fruitfully both in Russia and Ukraine. It was the collaboration with the creative groups of the last mentioned country that became fateful for the young actress...

Personal life

The actress is now married for the second time. Her first husband was Ukrainian film director Gorobets Mark Borisovich (born May 30, 1975). Only close relatives were present at the wedding. For the sake of his wife, Mark moved to Moscow with her. They met on the joint Russian-Ukrainian filming of the film “A Good Reason for Murder.” In 2011, Mark released the film “Closed School,” and soon after that they broke up.

Today Svetlana Ustinova is married for the second time to one of the most successful producers in Russia Ilya Stewart , he is several years younger than the actress. He is an impeccable careerist, owner. Ilya graduated from a prestigious Swiss school and the University of London with a degree in cinematography.

Produced films: “Cold Front”, “The Apprentice”, “Blockbuster”, “Summer”, “Blood on the Dance Floor”. Ilya's mother, Ella Stewart, is the chairman of the board of directors of an international advertising network.

They got married on June 24, 2021, the wedding was rich. They dated for a long time without advertising their relationship; they were first noticed at an event back in 2013. They were introduced at the premiere of the film by a mutual friend Katya Kamolova.

Then they talked for two hours. Svetlana then seemed to him to be a very interesting, educated young man. A year later they saw each other again in the same company and never parted.

Svetlana admires her husband’s fearlessness in all creative endeavors. The actress and her husband have an ideal creative tandem.
There are no children in the family yet. Over the course of several years of marriage, the couple became dear to each other.

The best films of Ilya Stewart

Four years ago, a film by Kirill Serebrennikov called “The Apprentice” was released. Somewhat later, the director and producer worked together again on the film “Summer”.

The film tells the story of young rock musicians of the eighties - Viktor Tsoi, as well as Mike Naumenko. The film received a prize for best musical accompaniment. Ilya Stewart’s next project was the action film “Blood on the Dance Floor,” the script for which was invented by his wife.

Filmography of Ilya Stewart:

"Blood on the dance floor."
"Passenger".
"Student".
"Summer".
"Fragments."
"Myths".
"Blockbuster"
"Cold Front".
"Psychotronics".
"Capsule".

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Interesting Facts

The actress admires women who know how to combine career and family. She considers herself cheerful, hardworking and vulnerable.
Likes to do yoga, snowboarding, and read books.
On the set of “Boomer. Film two" learned to drive a car.
Svetlana is the kind of person who cannot do nothing. In such cases, he believes that he may miss or lose something in life.
In his free time, he dances, sings, reads or watches films and TV series, and goes to yoga. She is a fatalist by nature: she believes that everything that is done is for the better. He considers it important to remain human in any situation.
Ustinova is often compared to Brigitte Bardot, Claudia Schiffer, Oksana Akinshina.
The actress is friends with Daria Charusha, Anya Chipovskaya, Paulina Andreeva and Victoria Isakova.

Her credo: constant self-improvement, originality and hard work.
One of my favorite directors is Ingmar Bergman.
Svetlana Ustinova’s height is 170 cm, weight – 55 kg.
Eye color is blue, hair is light brown.
She considers the happiest moments in her life to be: the moment when she realized that acting was her path in life, as well as her wedding with Ilya.
To look good, the actress adheres to a healthy lifestyle, eats right, drinks a lot of water, and does facial exercises.
For a long time she was a vegetarian, but after meeting her husband’s grandmother (Emmiliya Sergeevna), she started eating meat dishes again (she couldn’t refuse the cutlets she prepared in a special way).
In Moscow, he really loves the areas of the Patriarch's Ponds and Kamergerka.
I would like to visit Scandinavia (Fårö island), South America, New Zealand and the North Pole.
Svetlana actively uses social networks: Facebook and Instagram. She reads all the comments on her page, she is interested in the opinions of fans.
Always tries to plan and set goals for himself. Films that she really likes: “The Shape of Water” by Guillermo Del Toro, the series “Stranger Things” and the film “Oz” directed by Vasily Sigarev.
Positive people who love life and never give up are inspiring.
He dreams of releasing his play, playing more on the theater stage, and starring in historical drama, fairy tales and fantasy.