Alexander Tsekalo is a musician, singer, showman, producer, actor and screenwriter. Today he is rightfully considered one of the brightest representatives of show business in the Russian Federation.
Childhood and youth
Tsekalo is from Ukraine. The childhood years of the future artist were spent in the very capital of the country - Kyiv. It is also known that Alexander has an older brother, Victor, who also connected his life with the creative profession.
Tsekalo, like most children, spent his time as actively as possible. He loved sports and dreamed of becoming a television star. Alexander - attended a Kyiv school with in-depth study of the English language. He showed himself as a creative person. Almost all school events were held with his participation.
Parents tried their best to develop their children. For example, Alexander also attended a music school. In a fairly short period of time, he mastered playing the piano and guitar.
At that time it was fashionable to create ensembles. Tsekalo is no exception. In high school, he "put together" his own project. The brainchild of the artist was called "IT". The musicians who were part of the team covered the tracks of the famous Slade and the Beatles.
In the late 70s, he graduated from high school practically with honors. Further, the parents insisted that their son enter the Technological Institute of the then Leningrad. Alexander entered the correspondence department.
He has always strived for financial independence. In parallel with receiving higher education, Tsekalo got a job as a fitter. After some time, he worked as an employee already at the Variety Theater in his hometown.
The creative path of Alexander Tsekalo
Around this period of time, he became the "father" of the artistic quartet "Hat". On stage, the guys showed bright numbers from which it was simply impossible to take your eyes off.
In the mid-80s of the last century, Tsekalo took part in the creation of a project that would truly glorify him. In 85 Alexander and Lolita Milyavskaya founded the project "Academy".
Almost immediately after the founding of the team, the artists moved to the capital of Russia. They tried to settle in Moscow, in the hope that their work would find its fans. Tsekalo and Lolita did not manage to implement their plan right away.
But soon "academies" managed to win the attention of the demanding Moscow public. Over time, they expanded the audience of fans. Their work was talked about far beyond the borders of the Russian Federation. Lolita and Alexander conquered the "fans" with incredibly positive energy and excellent sense of humor. What did it cost for the artists to take the stage. The audience was fascinated by the tall Lolita and a few heads shorter than Alexander.
Each concert number was held according to a clear algorithm. The performance was accompanied by professional actors. At the end of the 80s, the guys first appeared on the other side of the screens. Their performance was shown at Sergey Minaev's Disco. The 90s were marked by the release of an unrealistic number of cool tracks.
For 15 years, the musical group has delighted fans with bright stage performances and regular release of long plays. The duo were glad to see all the inhabitants of the post-Soviet countries as guests. Alexander and Lolita shone on stage, conveying their incredible charge to the public.
In the "zero" it became known that the group broke up. Alexander's partner, Lolita, took up solo work. Many stars who “sculpt” themselves in groups, after the departure of their team, fail to repeat the success found in the team. Milyavskaya was an exception. She managed to surpass the popularity gained in the "Academy".
Alexander Tsekalo on television
The artist spent 15 years as part of the Academy team. After the breakup of the group, he decided to try his hand at something new. In the "zero" Tsekalo proved himself as a TV presenter of rating TV programs and shows. In addition, he started producing the musicals "12 Chairs" and "Nord-Ost". He harmoniously felt in the new environment.
Since 2006, he has increasingly appeared on Channel One. Alexander Tsekalo became the leader of rating projects. A year later, he took the post of general producer and deputy director of Channel One for special projects. In 2008, he was removed from his post for obvious reasons - a change in leadership. But, from the "First" the artist was in no hurry to leave. He stayed on as a TV presenter.
He created cool selections for Kinotavr festivals, as well as a number of musical events. Tsekalo has dozens of unrealistically worthy projects on his account, for which he received prestigious awards.
Films with the participation of Alexander Tsekalo
It would seem that you can stop at the brilliant career of a musician. But, Tsekalo always set himself big goals. He additionally realized himself as an actor and producer. He got a key role in the film "Silver Lily of the Valley". The talented comedian Yuri Stoyanov became a partner on the set of the artist. Then he starred in the TV series "My fair nanny." Alexander got a small role of the blind gentleman of the most important nanny in Russia - Victoria Zavorotnyuk.
Then he got a minor role in the television series "Special Forces in Russian 2". During this period of time, he also takes a role in voicing foreign animated series.
He produced the tapes "Radio Day" and "What Men Talk About". By the way, no matter what Tsekalo undertook, everything turned out just “fire”. This also applies to film production. "What Men Talk About" has become one of the most viewed tapes in the countries of the post-Soviet space.
After some time, he got a characteristic role in the film "Method". In 2013, he produced the film Locust. The film was highly appreciated by experts. An ordinary viewer also awarded the film with elements of erotica, a lot of positive feedback.
In 2015, for the Fartsa saga, Tsekalo wrote an unrealistically cool script. Critics attributed the tape to the most powerful works of Alexander. A few years later, filming began on a promising trilogy about the life of N. Gogol, in the creation of which a Russian showman was also involved.
Details of the artist's personal life
Like most public people, Tsekalo does not like to spread about his personal life. But, of course, he failed to hide some data from the "eyes" of journalists.
The first time Alexander Tsekalo married in his youth. His wife was the charming Alena Shiferman. Family life bored the couple exactly one year later, and they filed for divorce.
Then he began an affair with Lolita Milyavskaya. It was a truly passionate union. Lolita and Tsekalo have been trying to build a harmonious relationship for 10 years, but not everything was so smooth. In this union, Lolita had a daughter from another man, and Alexander knew about it.
Behind the exposure, a loud divorce of the star couple took place. For some time, the artist was listed as a bachelor, but then he was seen in a relationship with Yana Samoilova. After parting with Yana, he exchanged a dozen women.
In 2008, he legalized relations with a pretty blonde named Victoria Galushka. Relations with Tsekalo brought Galushka charming children. True, the couple could not create a strong family.
In 2018, he was at the center of a high-profile scandal. In one of the restaurants, Tsekalo showed a clearly non-working relationship with Darina Ervin. He openly kissed and hugged the girl. In 2019, he announced that he intends to take Erwin as a legal wife.
Tsekalo kept his word and in the same year he entered into official relations with the new chosen one. Alexander decided to drastically change his life. With the advent of Darina in his life, he began to eat right, play sports and go to the pool.
The couple dreams of joint children. They examine health, but so far there is no news about the pregnancy of Alexander's chosen one. The couple spends a lot of time together. They often travel and visit interesting places.
Alexander Tsekalo: our days
In 2021, Tsekalo signed a three-year contract with IVI. The terms of the contract state that Alexander is obliged to release 8 projects per year for 3 years.
