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Maksym Volodymyrovych Samchyk
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Date of birth – August 27, 1997
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Place of birth – Brovary (Ukraine)
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Activity – theater, film and dubbing actor
Becoming an artist
Maksym Samchyk is a Ukrainian theater and film actor, voice actor. The future star of the big stage and the film industry was distinguished from childhood by his love of creativity, was interested in the world of culture and art, and music. The young man was fond of dancing, singing songs, and playing the trumpet. However, he did not yet associate his future with the acting profession. After school, 16-year-old Maxim entered the Faculty of Journalism at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. However, after two months he realized that he was moving on the wrong track.
Maxim's stage debut took place at the age of 17 as part of the ballet troupe of the Kyiv Musical Theater "Comilfo". It was there that the young performer first appeared on stage in the musical "Marilyn Monroe" and took part in the cover show "Michael Jackson". Music still remains an important part of Maxim Samchuk's life. The artist performs dance numbers in theater performances and occasionally shares his achievements with followers on Instagram.
In 2015, Samchyk began professional acting training at the Ivan Karpenko-Kary Kyiv National University of Theater, Film and Television (Yuri Vysotsky course).
Creative path
In 2022, the actor joined the creative group of the Kyiv Academic Theater of Drama and Comedy on the Left Bank of the Dnieper. The actor's current repertoire includes performances of various genres:
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“Closeness” (Waiter, Sushi Chef, Doctor);
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“Women's Logic” (The Bodyguard);
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“King Lear” (Edmund / Burgundian);
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VIÑO (Guest);
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“Draw Me an Airplane” (Joken (Werner's Son), Lector, Martin Müller);
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“Sea... Night... Candles..." (Noah);
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“Romance” (I, a convict, a child, a nun, a Degenerate, Dr. Tagabat);
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“Kotygoroshko” (Snake).
During 2018-2022, Maksym Samchyk also played in the performances of the Kyiv Academic Drama Theater on Podil, the Kyiv Academic Theater on Pechersk. The actor also collaborated with the Lena Lazovich Workshop.
Film work
Maksym Samchyk's impressive appearance, acting talent, and natural charisma attracted the attention of directors and producers in the film industry. In 2018, Maksym Samchyk made his film debut, starring in the drama "When Trees Fall." The actor gained wide recognition with the series "The First Swallows," where Samchyk convincingly embodied the image of eleventh-grader Fedi Makarov. This role became a landmark in the actor's career and brought him real popularity and recognition among the audience. Fans of the world of cinema could also see Maksym Samchyk in the films:
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"Game of Fate" (Olexander);
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«Sister» (Mitya);
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«Salty Kiss» (Herman);
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«Botofarm» (Anton Palanytsya, social bot);
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«Circle of Deception» (Matthew Farrell);
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«Drone» (Les);
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“Just Live” (Vitka).
In addition, the actor took part in the voice acting and dubbing of dozens of films. Among them are feature and animated films, TV series: “Banger”, “The Wolf King”, “Mufasa: The Lion King”, “Joker: Madness for Two”, “OBillionaires' Club", "Disgusting", "Troll", "Wednesday" and many others.
Social activity
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Maksym Samchyk has actively supported and personally initiated various charitable initiatives. The actor combines his passion for singing with volunteer work. The artist regularly organizes gatherings for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, often adding a creative sound to them. In many of them, the actor addresses his subscribers with a "singing" call to join. Sometimes the actor jokingly reminds his fans that they can quickly close the gathering so that Maksym stops performing his compositions.
Interesting facts about the actor:
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Maksym Samchyk is a multifaceted personality: he dances, can fence and shoot a pistol, plays the guitar, trumpet and piano;
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in addition to voice acting, the actor realizes himself as a mentor for those who want to improve their own diction.
