Ksenia Vertynska

Full name – Ksenia Alekseevna Vertynska
Date of birth – August 7, 1990
City – Uzhgorod (Ukraine)
Language – Ukrainian
Activity – theater and film actress

Main facts from the biography

Ksenia Vertynska is a Ukrainian theater and film actress. The hometown of the star of the big stage is Uzhgorod. Ksenia’s parents are the famous theater and film actor, People’s Artist of Ukraine Alexei Vertynsky and artist Tatyana Vertynska. Her father supported her daughter in her creative development from her youth. And her mother worked with her husband at the Uzhgorod Drama Theater. Unfortunately, in 2013, Tetyana Vertinskaya passed away at the age of 46 after a long struggle with a rare disease.

As a child, Ksenia did not dream of an acting career. However, creativity and music interested the girl. At first, she wanted to become a dancer, and later a singer. But when she entered the variety and circus school, the applicant was refused, saying that Ksenia had neither hearing nor voice. Then the future actress decided to choose the direction of "actor-puppeteer". Later, fate brought her together with Bohdan Stupka, who taught students at the I. K. Karpenko-Kary KNUTKiT. It was in the workshop of the star of the domestic theater that Ksenia began her professional journey.

Vertinskaya graduated from the University in 2010, receiving a bachelor's degree in acting. The artist's type is mainly comedic. Although the actress herself does not share the strict theatrical distinction of roles.

Creative path

Ksenia Vertinskaya began her journey to recognition and popularity among fans of cinema and theater in her youth. The performer of vivid roles has shown herself as an actress with a wide range of emotions, incredible charisma and a talent for transformation. The love of a large audience came after participating in a number of Ukrainian TV series and films, where Ksenia clearly demonstrated her professional flexibility.

Since 2010, Vertinskaya has been gaining acting experience at the I. Franko Theater in Kyiv. Cooperation with the creative team of the institution continued until the start of a full-scale invasion. Due to the fighting in Ukraine, the actress's life changed dramatically. In the absence of work in theaters, Ksenia was forced to learn a new profession. For some time, on the advice of a doctor friend, she worked as a masseuse in a clinic. Later, she returned to her work, reappearing on stage, where, according to the star herself, she feels “at home”.

Personal qualities and life values

Ksenia Vertynska is not only a bright representative of the new generation of Ukrainian actresses, but also an example of a strong, deep personality. Her ability to combine career, family and inner harmony is impressive. The actress is married to actor Igor Rubashkin, takes care of her family and retains a sincere love for her profession.

During the war, Ksenia showed extraordinary care for her family – when her father needed urgent heart surgery, it was her daughter who organized a fundraiser. Despite the difficult circumstances, the necessary amount was collected in 24 hours. Both fans of the Vertynskas’ work and simply caring people joined in.