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Maksym Volodymyrovych Devizorov
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Date of birth – February 3, 1996
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Place of birth – Rivne (Ukraine)
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Activity – theater and film actor
Becoming an artist
Maksym Devizorov is a Ukrainian theater and film actor. The future star of the big stage and television screen was born in Rivne. But as a child, he moved with his family to Kyiv. Creativity was present in the actor's life from kindergarten. In the capital, together with his brother, Maxim passed his first casting and got a role in a commercial. And later he appeared in a TV show. Already in his school years, he became the host of the project "Pidsumochki" on the First National and played a ghost in the program "Be careful, children".
In 2009, Maxim joined a children's creative team. The guy became part of the musical play "Colored Dreams of Ecole", all the roles in which were performed exclusively by children. The unique production was a great success and became a real theatrical hit, conquering a large audience. Maxim also developed his creative skills in the groups "Republic Kids" and the group of the modeling agency "Paradiz".
Creative path
Maxim Devizorov's debut in cinema took place in 2012. Max played the role of Yarik in the youth series "After School". After graduating from school, he attended preparatory acting courses at the Ivan Karpenko-Kary Kyiv National University of Theater, Film and Television. However, he failed to enter the university on his first attempt.
He received his theater education at the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, where he studied at the Faculty of Performing Arts in the workshop of Nina Gusakova. In 2019, he received a diploma as a director of a drama theater.
In 2017, Devizorov joined the team of "Theater-Studio 11" under the direction of Vlada Bilozorenko. He played in the plays “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (Vozhd), “Chameleon” (Frederic Bourdin), as well as in the productions “Daddy, We’re All in the Fog” and “You Can’t Leave and Stay”.
Real success in the film industry
Max Devizorov gained wide recognition and popularity after the release of the series “The First Swallows”. The producers continued their collaboration with the actor and invited him to shoot the sequel to the multi-part project, which was called “The First Swallows: The Detainees”. Fans of the popular detective series know the actor for his role as Denis Denisenko.
In 2020, Devizorov appeared in one of the main roles (he played Mark) in the comedy film Fake. In the fall of 2021, he took part in the filming of the full-length war drama "Mirny-21". Movie fans will see the premiere of the film in early 2023.
Maksym Devizorov also starred in such films and TV series as:
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"Sunny Shower";
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"Train on December 31";
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"Sons of a Happy Woman";
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“The Best Weekend”;
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“Doctor Vera”;
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“District Police Officer from the State Defense Forces” and others.
Social activity
With the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Max Devizorov made an important decision - to join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The actor served in the 103rd separate territorial defense brigade. Later he joined the Communications Department of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Command. There he works on creating documentaries and reports about the war, showing the daily struggle of the Ukrainian military.
Despite his service, Devizorov did not leave the stage. The actor takes part in the performances of the Kyiv Drama and Comedy Theater on the Left Bank of the Dnieper. Devizorov's repertoire includes performances and roles:
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“You can't leave and stay” (Max);
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“Momenti/Momenti” − ;
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VIÑO (Guest).
The artist is also involved in the initiative "Veterans Theater", which unites military personnel and artists. The example of Maxim Devizorov isодит: even in times of trial, it is possible to remain faithful to both vocations – to defend the country and create culture.
Max emphasizes: every Ukrainian, regardless of profession, can make his contribution to the common cause. People from different fields served in his unit – from actors to entrepreneurs. And everyone worked together for a single goal: to preserve the Motherland and the future of the Ukrainian people.
Awards and distinctions
In 2023, Maxim Devizorov was awarded a state award – the Order of Merit of the III degree. Maxim received this distinction for his special personal contribution to the development of Ukrainian cinema, as well as for his dedicated service in protecting the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Interesting facts about the actor
In addition to theater and cinema, sports were also present in Maxim's life. The star of the stage devoted four years to football and two to kickboxing.
