Asanali Ashimov
Asanali Ashimuly Ashimov (Kazakh: Асанәлі Әшімұлы Әшімов, born May 8, 1937) is a Soviet and Kazakh actor, stage and screen director, screenwriter, educator, professor of drama.[1]
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Асанәлі Әшімұлы Әшімов | |
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Occupation(s) | actor, theater director, film director, drama coach, screenwriter |
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Children | Madi Ashimov, Sagi Ashimov, Olzhas Ashimov, Sagina Ashimova, Asanali Ashimov |
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Biography
Ashimov was born in Bayqadam (or, according to other sources, Zhayilma) settlement on May 8, 1937)[2] Sarysu District, South Kazakhstan Region, Kazakh SSR.[3][4][5]
Having graduated from Kazakh National Academy of Arts in Almaty as a theater drama actor in 1961, Ashimov started his career in the movie industry at Kazakhfilm Studios.[6][7]
In 1963, he joined Auezov Kazakh Drama Theater in Almaty as an actor and later director.[8] He also served as an Art Director at Auezov Theater.[9][10][11]
Ashimov's success and recognition as an actor stemmed from his performance in such movies as The End of the Ataman by Shaken Aimanov,[12] Trans-Siberian Express, Who Are You Mr. Ka? and Kyz-Zhibek.[13]
Throughout his time at Auezov Theater, Ashimov was in 50 productions.[14]
Ashimov taught at Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after Zhurgenev where he received a professorship.[15][16]
He wrote the books Song of Mayra, Dedication, With Love Yours Asanali Ashimov.[17][18]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1957 | Botagoz | Kenzhetay | [19] |
1959 | On Irtysh Wild Shore | Zhanay Uralov | [20] |
1960 | In One District | Dyusen Bektasov | [21] |
1961 | Song's Calling | Toybazar | [22] |
1962 | My Boy | Murat | [22] |
1962 | Crossroads | Iskander | [22] |
1964 | Traces Go Beyond the Horizon | Turar | [22] |
1966 | Wings of Song | Kaymen | [23] |
1970 | Kyz-Zhibek | Bekezhan | [24] |
1970 | The End of the Ataman | Chadyarov | [25] |
1974 | Waterfall | Mambet Usenov | [26] |
1975 | Choice | Kozhamkul | [27] |
1976 | The Throw, or Everything Started on Saturday | Professor | [28] |
1977 | Trans-Siberian Express | Fan (Chadyarov) | [24] |
1979 | The Taste of Bread | Kamal Aykenov | [29] |
1980 | The Messengers Hurry | Karazhal | [29] |
1984 | Chokan Valikhanov | Chingis Valikhanov | [29] |
1989 | The Manchurian Option | Isizima (Chadyarov) | [22] |
2004 | House at the Salt Lake | Galymzhan Zhanakov | [30] |
2009 | Who Are You, Mr. Ka? | Ka Chen Wu (Chadyarov) | [22] |
Personal life
Ashimov had two children, Madi and Sagi, with Mayra Aimanova, his first wife of 35 years, a Kazakh opera singer. Mayra died in 1993, and Madi and Sagi both died in 1999. Sagi was also a Kazakh actor.[31]
His two next marriages did not last long. He had a son named Olzhas with his second wife and a daughter named Sagina with his third wife Marzhan.[32]
In 2002 he married his current wife Bagdat. They have a son also named Asanali.[33][34][35]
Awards
Asanali Ashimov holds numerous awards for his contribution to Kazakh and global culture, including the Hero of Labour of Kazakhstan and the Lomonosov Award.[36][37][38][39]
Legacy
In 2022, in honor of the 85th anniversary of Ashimov's birth, Kazakhstan established a new award in the arts: the "Asanali". This prize will be awarded to the best actors, directors and screenwriters of the country.[40]
In 2022, a bronze monument was erected in his honour on the territory of the Kazakhstan Business Cooperation Center Atakent.[41]
References
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- "Легенда казахского кино". zhaikpress.kz (in Russian). 2022-09-29.
- "Асанали АШИМОВ: О культуре и халтуре" (in Russian). caravan.kz. 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- "Асанали Ашимов едва не погиб" (in Russian). exclusive.kz. 2021-05-07.
- "Асанали Ашимов" (in Russian). kentuki.kz. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- "Ашимов, Асанали" (in Russian). tass.ru. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- "Ашимов Асанали" (in Russian). auezov-theatre.kz. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- "Асанали Ашимов: Награда из рук Президента - большой стимул для людей искусства" (in Russian). zakon.kz. 2014-12-15. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
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- "Легендарному казахстанскому актеру Асанали Ашимову исполняется 85 лет" (in Russian). vecher.kz. 2022-05-08.
- "Легенде казахстанского театра и кино Асанали Ашимову – 85 лет" (in Russian). newtimes.kz. 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- "Легенде казахстанского театра и кино Асанали Ашимову исполнилось 85 лет" (in Russian). orda.kz. 2022-05-08.
- "Ашимов Асанали" (in Russian). auezov-theatre.kz. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
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- "Асанали Ашимов - биография, новости, личная жизнь". stuki-druki.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- "Оrganized the book exhibition "Kino zhane teatr onerynyn zharyk zhuldyzy – Asanali Ashimov"". nlrk.kz (in Russian). 2022-05-05.
- "Советское кино". soviet-movies.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- "АСАНАЛИ АШИМОВ: "ДЕТИ - МОЕ ЛУЧШЕЕ ТВОРЕНИЕ"". old.kp.kz (in Russian). 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- "Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstani film legend Asanali Ashimov on milestone". ratel.kz (in Russian). 2020-11-16.
- "ВОДОПАД". gosfilmofond.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-05-10.
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- "Исполняется 84 года известному казахскому актеру Асанали Ашимову". kzvesti.kz (in Russian). 2021-05-08. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- "Асанали Ашимов: "Шедевры в кино закончились вместе с советской эпохой"". ritmeurasia.org (in Russian). 2014-06-08.
- "Асанали АШИМОВ: Ничто душой не позабыто" (in Russian). kazpravda.kz. 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- "Говорят, что я ловелас? Не верьте!" (in Russian). caravan.kz. 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- "Любимые женщины Асанали Ашимова: почему мужчины любят одних, а женятся на других" (in Russian). caravan.kz. 2022-03-13.
- "Асанали и сын" (in Russian). time.kz. 2008-11-29. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- "Багдат Ашимова: Мы вместе – и это счастье" (in Russian). kazpravda.kz. 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- "Знаменитый казахстанский актер Асанали Ашимов побывал на своей малой родине" (in Russian). inform.kz. 2014-06-16. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- "The ceremony of awarding Asanali Ashimov the title of "Kazakhstannyn Yenbek Yeri"". akorda.kz. 2017-05-18. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- "Рандеву с кумиром" (in Russian). rudnyi-altai.kz. 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ""Звезды Содружества"" (PDF). mfgs-sng.org. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- "Kazakhstan establishes Asanali Ashimov award". jjtv.kz. 2022-05-06.
- "В Алматы появился памятник Асанали Ашимову" (in Russian). caravan.kz. 2022-05-29.