1961−2013

4 years ago actor who played in the series main role, died in Rome from a heart attack. Almost all the main cast members of the series “The Sopranos” arrived to say goodbye to the actor.

Lorraine Bracco

62 years old

It so happened that the series became the actress’s last notable work on the screen today. Bracco had a cameo role in the TV series "Partners" and "Lipstick Jungle".

Eddie Falco

52 years old

Almost immediately after the end of “The Sopranos,” the actress migrated to the set of the series “Nurse Jackie,” a medical black comedy, where she played the main role.

Aida Turturro

54 years old

Together with her Sopranos colleague Edie Falco, the actress starred in Nurse Jackie.

Michael Imperioli

51 years old

Imperioli is a veteran of gangster films. He starred in the dramas Goodfellas, NYPD Blue, Law & Order, and Bad Boys. In his free time from filming, Michael directs theater plays, practices taekwondo and studies with a Tibetan monk!

Dominic Chianese

86 years old

Chianese is a close friend of Al Pacino, with whom he played in the second part of The Godfather, the drama Dog Day Afternoon, Justice for All. After “The Sopranos,” Chianese was invited to the equally successful project “Boardwalk Empire,” where another star from “The Sopranos,” Steve Buscemi, played the main role.

Frank Vincent

77 years old

Vincent participated in three high-profile films directed by Martin Scorsese: Raging Bull, Goodfellas and Casino. “The Sopranos” was the culmination of the actor’s career, which began to decline after the end of the series.

Vincent Curatola

63 years old

The actor can also be seen in the TV series “The Good Wife” and “The Black List.”

Matt Servitto

52 years old

After filming The Sopranos, Servitto appeared in the TV series Banshee, Grey's Anatomy and Suits, the same series starring Prince Harry's fiancée Meghan Markle.

Joseph R. Gannascoli

58 years old

After the end of the series, the actor encountered the police as a lawbreaker. In June 2010, Gannascoli was arrested for drunk driving.

John Ventimiglia

53 years old

Another character from the series who was arrested for drunk driving was Ventimiglia, who played Tony Soprano's close friend Artie Bucco.

Vincent Pastore

70 years old

Despite his character's death in the second season, Pastore later appeared on the series as a guest actor. In the spring of 2005, Pastore was sentenced to community service for beating his girlfriend.

Steve Schirripa

59 years old

Despite his large build, Schirripa wore a suit during filming that made him look even fatter.

Steve Van Zandt

66 years old

Initially, the actor auditioned for the role of Tony Soprano himself, but in the end Van Zandt played right hand the main character is the owner of the strip club The Bada Bing.

Drea de Matteo

45 years

Now the beautiful Drea plays with Jennifer Lopez in the police series Shades of Blue.

Robert Iler

32 years

While filming The Sopranos, in July 2001, Iler was arrested for the armed robbery of two Brazilian tourists and possession of marijuana. The actor, who was only 16 years old at the time, received three years probation.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

35 years

Last year, the actress admitted that she had been suffering since she was 20. multiple sclerosis. This isn't Sigler's only health problem. In 2000, due to Lyme disease, the actress was paralyzed from the waist down for several days. Jamie-Lynn, who also planned to build a career as a singer, released the album Here to Heaven, which turned out to be a failure.

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Before New Year holidays The singers, together with their leader Mikhail Turetsky, gave an interview to StarHit, in which they shared why there is no place for intrigue in their team, when they manage to give birth to children and who resolves conflicts within the group.

– Girls, tell me, how friendly is the atmosphere in your group? Otherwise women's team often compared to a serpentarium...

Iveta Rogova:– I can’t say that the women’s team is a snake’s ball. In our case, definitely not, because we have no time for envy and intrigue. We don’t even have a normal personal life, we’re at work. And, like real men, we forget about everything else. We cannot hide behind a soundtrack, like many of our artists, because we always sing live. We have such plowing - we work “by teeth”.

“We’ve gotten used to each other over the years, after all.” SOPRANO Turkish"has been in existence for eight years. Despite the fact that everyone here is creative and emotional, you gradually understand when it is better not to touch a person, and when it is worth supporting him or, conversely, criticizing him so that he does not stop there and continues to develop.

– What causes conflicts? Who is the most emotional in the team? And who, on the contrary, always smoothes out rough edges?

SOPRANO ENERGY

Daria SOPRANO ENERGY

Piercing eyes, grace and maddening, deep, always memorable vocals - this is Daria Lvova. It is impossible not to notice such a girl. Especially on stage. She sings as if she “breathes,” easily changing genres, moods, and characters. Music was always with her, and Daria, after music school and classes in the Orpheus academic choral singing trio, continued to improve. Graduated from Ufa State Academy Economics and Service, but in the end she still returned to music. Because the talented person talented in everything, Dasha shot her own video as a director, played in KVN and participated in a variety of music competitions and festivals. There is always sensuality, character and boundlessness in her voice. And she also loves cats, rain and risk.

“I’m probably a maximalist by nature. Live - to the fullest, love - forgetting about reality, work - so that the viewer, sitting even in the very last row, feels and hears every nuance of the concert. It is impossible to be an artist and not give real emotions on stage, not to invest in what is happening. Also in life. Existing fully, protecting yourself from everything, not trying anything new - this means missing out great amount opportunities, not noticing the beauty around, not enjoying what is happening. Therefore, on stage we always give everything to the audience, completely, so that they experience the full range of feelings from the music, just like us.”

Anna

FOLK soprano

Anna FOLK soprano

Anna Korolik’s real, warm, “summer” soprano always impresses with its purity of sound, emotionality and beauty. Is it possible for a voice to convey the coolness of a green forest and the murmur of a stream, the tenderness summer night and the enthusiasm of the holiday? Yes, it's possible. If Anya sings it. Music career it began in childhood, when she mastered folk wind instruments and piano. And it continued first at the Perm Regional College of Arts and Culture, and then at the Russian Academy of Music. Gnesins. Whatever song she sings - joyful, sad, touching - generosity of feelings, breadth of emotions is her know-how. But if on stage Anna is sincerity itself, then in life she is a real mystery. One thing is clear: she is creative person, writes poetry, composes music, and one of her songs, “White River,” is included in the repertoire of the Soprano art group. It is known that her favorite song is “The Daisies Hid,” and her friends love her for her sensitivity and kindness.

Iveta

SOPRANO LATINO

Iveta SOPRANO LATINO

Bright, sultry, daring Latin soprano. northern capital, where the family moved with little Iveta, did not in any way affect her hot temperament. Graduated from St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Culture, faculty " Musical art pop and artistic communication" with a specialization in "pop-jazz violin", " pop-jazz vocals" She acted in films, worked at Lenconcert, created a rock band, where she sang own songs. Her voice has the chic of a French cabaret, light jazz, insinuation and sophistication. And when Iveta plays the violin, the atmosphere in the hall is electrified and scatters with sparks from the luxurious instrument in the hands of the luxurious artist. By the way, the lyrics for many songs from the Soprano repertoire are also her work. He loves music, life in all its diversity, and considers the most important thing in people to be neither more nor less, kindness and honesty.

“To live in our team, and to live successfully, you need, of course, an obsession with music. Understanding that you cannot exist without a stage - with all the ensuing consequences - no days off, endless rehearsals, rare meetings with friends and family. Plus self-discipline: maintaining yourself in ideal physical, vocal and moral shape. When I joined the art group, I automatically signed up for it. And I like it all!”

Olga

SOPRANO COLORATURA

Olga SOPRANO COLORATURA

The crystal voice of the team. Her talent was polished first at a music school, and then at the Institute of Arts. Serebryakov and the Moscow Academy of Choral Art in the “solo singing” department. In her professional biography - best places at music competitions, work in opera companies and Solo career. Fragility, blond curls and dimples on the cheeks, combined with the flight of a voice somewhere behind the clouds, always make an unforgettable impression. A modern Turgenev young lady with an independent character, efficiency and a bright personality. Representative academic vocals, Olya sings with ease in pop works. She also loves photography, subtle irony and high heels.

“... First there was a music school. Then 4 years at school, 5 years at institute. Everyone has gone through their long musical path absolutely purposefully, obviously in order to meet in the Sopranos project. And the fact that today the composition of the art group is exactly like this is not at all accidental. Of course, in a purely human way, we can somehow quarrel and be offended by each other. But for each of us, music is the meaning of life. Since we are all professionals in our field, we have one goal - creativity. Together we make new musical discoveries, discuss some interesting solutions, we give the audience a feeling of happiness and magic as much as possible during the performance. Thus, there is simply no time or desire left to sort things out. After all... “everything is transitory, but music is eternal!”

Tamara

JAZZ-MEZZO SOPRANO

Tamara JAZZ-MEZZO SOPRANO

Warm and reliable, like a fire in a fireplace, everyone loves the festive voice of Tamara Madebadze. This is melted chocolate, early warm autumn and bright temperament. Elegance, luxury, and at the same time mischief and a sense of humor are always with her. And her contact and unique flair for the audience determined that it was her entertainment that accompanies the performances of the art group. Since childhood, Toma has been very versatile - she wanted to become both a chemist-inventor and a dramatic actress. But in her soul there lived alone main love- to music. And the fact that Tamara’s mother is a musician also played a role and influenced her choice. Studying at a music school began, and the first victories appeared at a variety of music competitions. And then - the Institute contemporary art in the class “pop-jazz vocals”. At the same time, Tamara worked in various musical groups. Today she is a real, versatile artist who always brings new and interesting things to her images. Tamara loves travel and spring very much, and her favorite musical genres- rock, blues and jazz.

“Relationships with people are such a delicate matter...Honesty and delicacy, attention, sensitivity and warmth are only a small part of what is needed for harmony between loved ones. And, of course, time. This is what is sometimes lacking the most. But sometimes a short meeting, one call or even several kind words can do a lot. I sincerely wish everyone to always find time for their loved ones who so need your company!”

Zhenya

DRAMATIC SOPRANO

Zhenya DRAMATIC SOPRANO

Beauty from Hollywood films, a stylish, original singer with her own exclusive picture of the world. Her voice is soft, like moonlight, intriguing, like a mystery, exciting, like love. And, of course, many more comparisons are appropriate, but it’s better to hear it once. Zhenya, graduate of Russian Academy of Sciences named after. Gnesins, before studying at one of the leading music universities in the country, she graduated from the Gnessin School, and also toured with the Bolshoi Children's Choir. Popova. Her repertoire includes the most diverse roles, her character is characterized by honesty and faith in her dreams, and only she herself knows what is in her soul. But when Zhenya is on stage, it’s always femininity, expression and real professional vocals. It's very deep and subtle nature, who is interested in many things, but especially literature and psychology.

“You have to be able to enjoy the moment. Yes, set long-term goals, think about the future, but don’t forget that we live today, now, at this minute! Don’t put it off until tomorrow, don’t wait for Monday or Friday, graduation from university or appearance new job. It’s better to be, as they say, open-mind, to live with an open heart, to enjoy touching little things - someone’s eyes radiating with happiness, a kind word spoken while running, or simply good weather. And then goals will be achieved faster, bad days will pass easier, and relationships with people will become easier. I think it is precisely this philosophy of life that allows us to notice and hear the beauty around us!”

Today's site will tell about eight charming soloists of the group. Each of the girls has her own attitude to people and work, as well as to the style of clothing and her own image on stage and in life. the site has prepared small dossiers on each of the girls so that viewers can get to know them better before the meeting.

There were more than 200 talented and professional applicants among those wishing to get into “The Sopranos.” Among the mandatory requirements were: higher education musical education, possession different instruments, stage experience and dedication to his craft. As a result, 40 girls were selected, with whom professionals worked for 4 months. Not only the vocal and external data of the applicants were taken into account, but also artistry, charisma, stage experience, choreographic abilities, erudition and musical taste. As a result, the team remained best artists from different cities of Russia and CIS countries.

Daria Lvova, driving soprano

Brunette with piercing gaze and deep, always memorable vocals was born in Ufa on June 22. Graduated music school in piano, studied vocals at the Ufa School of Arts, and sang in the academic choral trio “Orpheus”.

About Me: hot-tempered, but fair. "I am probably a maximalist by nature. Live to the fullest, love - forgetting about reality, work so that the viewer, sitting even in the very last row, feels and hears every nuance of the concert. To be an artist and not give real emotions to stage, it’s impossible not to invest in what’s happening. It’s also impossible in life.”.

Olga Brovkina, coloratura soprano

Olga has been in Soprano 10 since its founding. The crystal voice of the team. Her talent was polished first at a music school, and then at the Institute of Arts. Serebryakov and at the Moscow Academy of Choral Art in the “solo singing” department.

The girl’s professional biography includes best places in music competitions, work in opera companies and a solo career. A modern Turgenev young lady with an independent character, efficiency and a bright personality.

The main thing for Olga in clothes and life is individuality. For example, a girl loves heels, but will not refuse semi-men's shoes without heels, playful ballet shoes or colored sneakers.

Evgenia Fanfara, dramatic soprano

A beauty from Hollywood films, a stylish, original singer with her own exclusive picture of the world. Her voice is soft, like moonlight, intriguing, like a mystery, exciting, like love. And, of course, many more comparisons are appropriate, but it’s better to hear it once.

Graduate of the Russian Academy of Sciences named after. Gnesins, before studying at one of the leading music universities in the country, she graduated from the Gnessin School, and also toured with the Bolshoi Children's Choir. Popova. Her repertoire includes the most diverse roles, her character is characterized by honesty and faith in her dreams, and only she herself knows what is in her soul.

Life philosophy: “You have to be able to enjoy the moment. Yes, set long-term goals, think about the future, but don’t forget that we live today, now, at this minute! You shouldn’t put it off until tomorrow, wait for Monday or Friday, graduation from university or the appearance of a new job “It’s better to be, as they say, open-mind, to live with an open heart, to enjoy touching little things.”

Tamara Madebadze, jazz mezzo soprano

This is melted chocolate, early warm autumn and bright temperament. Elegance, luxury, and at the same time mischief and a sense of humor are always with her. And the contact and unique flair for the audience determined that it is Tamara’s entertainment that always accompanies the performances of the art group.

Since childhood, the girl was very versatile - she wanted to become both a chemist-inventor and a dramatic actress. But in her soul there lived one main love - for music. And the fact that Tamara’s mother is a musician also played a role and influenced her choice. Studying at a music school began, and the first victories appeared at a variety of music competitions. Next - the Institute of Contemporary Art, class "pop-jazz vocals". At the same time, Tamara worked in various musical groups.

Tamara is not particularly fond of high-heeled shoes, but generally likes to walk barefoot along the sandy seashore.

Appreciates in relationships between people there is honesty, sincerity, trust and, of course, attention: “Sometimes a short meeting, one call or even a few kind words can do a lot. I sincerely wish everyone to always find time for loved ones who so need your company!”

Anna Korolik, folk soprano

Is it possible for a voice to convey the coolness of a green forest and the murmur of a stream, the tenderness of a summer night and the enthusiasm of a holiday? Yes, it's possible. If Anya sings it.

Her musical career began in childhood, when she mastered folk wind instruments and piano. And it continued first at the Perm Regional College of Arts and Culture, and then at the Russian Academy of Music. Gnesins.

He speaks about happiness for himself: “When I’m driving at speed along the highway, alone or with friends, with music or in silence, in the rain or the sun in my eyes, this is real happiness. It’s in such moments that I feel absolutely free from bad mood, some prejudices, unnecessary obligations. I experience about the same feelings on stage."

Victoria Wood, lyric soprano

The dark-eyed beauty with a languid gaze loves web design, her friends and studying. She positions herself as a sociable, energetic and ambitious person. Victoria is a native Muscovite, graduated from the Russian Academy of Music. Gnesins.

Be sure to follow the emergence of new trends, shows, fashion exhibitions. She believes that bright evening makeup for a woman is only appropriate for events. And in Everyday life It’s still better to be natural.

Loves heels very much: “It’s beautiful, it gives confidence and charm. But, unfortunately, due to my profession, I’m constantly on tour, so I can’t afford to wear heels all the time. Therefore, most often I wear comfortable shoes.”.

Valeria Devyatova, soul soprano

The owner of a sensual soul soprano was born in the city of Leninsk-Kuznetsky, Kemerovo region. Graduated from music school in classes classical guitar and vocals, as well as RAM named after. Gnesins, specializing in pop-jazz vocals. Since 2009, she has been a soloist of Soprano 10, but left the art group in 2011 for personal reasons. In the summer of 2013 she returned to the team.

The girl loves beauty, photography, holidays and is sad when it rains. For her, it is important to live, not to exist.

Treats fashion as a kind of entertainment. She prefers comfortable shoes, but if such shoes have heels, then this gives the beauty double pleasure.

Rogova Iveta, soprano-latino

Iveta was born on January 16, 1983 in the small town of Kola, Murmansk region in musical family. Grandfather was a leader musical theater. It was he who instilled in the girl a love of music. At the age of 10, she wrote her first song, which brought success at a regional competition. Iveta received the audience award and an award - an electric iron (!), which became a home relic. When Iveta was thirteen years old, the family moved to St. Petersburg.

The northern capital, where the family moved, did not in any way affect the girl’s hot temperament. Her voice has the chic of a French cabaret, light jazz, insinuation and sophistication.

The girl graduated from St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Culture, faculty of "Variety Musical Art and Artistic Communication" with a specialization in "pop-jazz violin", "pop-jazz vocals". She acted in films, worked at Lenconcert, created a rock band, where she sang her own songs. By the way, the lyrics for many songs from the Soprano repertoire are also her work. Sneakers, boots and sneakers complement her style. Harmony in everything is extremely important for Iveta.