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Andrey Aleksandrovich Chadov (born 1980) is a Russian theater and film actor, producer. The elder brother of actor Alexei Chadov.

There are many interesting facts in the biography of Andrei Chadov, which we will recall in this article.

So, here is a short biography of Chadov.

Biography of Andrey Chadov

Andrei Chadov was born on May 22, 1980 in the western district of Moscow - Solntsevo. He was raised in a simple family that had nothing to do with the film industry. His father worked in construction, and his mother was an engineer.

Childhood and youth

The first misfortune in Andrei’s biography occurred at the age of 6, when his father passed away. At a construction site, a concrete slab fell on the head of the family. This led to the fact that the mother was forced to take care of her sons alone, providing them with everything they needed.

Andrey Chadov in childhood

As children, both brothers showed great interest in the performing arts, possessing good artistic abilities. They attended a local theater studio, where they performed in children's plays.

At the same time, Alexey and Andrey Chadov went to hip-hop dances. In many ways, this was due to the work of Michael Jackson, who at that time was at the peak of his popularity. The guys watched his videos and performances with great pleasure, which were full of “plastic” dances.

An interesting fact is that after receiving a diploma in secondary choreographic education, Andrei taught theater art for some time in one of the Moscow schools.

In 1998, Chadov successfully passed the exams at the Shchukin School, but a year later he decided to transfer to the Higher Theater School. M. S. Shchepkina, immediately into the 2nd year. As a result, he became a classmate of his brother Alexei, who also decided to connect his life with the theater.

Andrey Chadov: biography

Andrei Chadov is a popular theater and film actor, whose career is now at the peak of popularity. Chadov receives many offers to appear in TV series and films, and numerous fans of the handsome actor are eagerly awaiting the release of these films.

Andrei has a younger brother, Alexei Chadov, also an equally popular actor, with whom Andrei often plays in joint films. Chadovs are often offered to play on-screen relatives. The brother actors are very similar, they have almost the same facial features, similar facial expressions and even the same height (176 cm). Many even consider them to be twins, but this is simply not true. Andrey and Alexey are not even twins, they are the same age.

Andrey Chadov (left) with his brother as a child

Andrey Chadov was born on May 22, 1980 in Solntsevo, on the outskirts of Moscow. Andrei's childhood was not at all cloudless. When Andrey was 6 years old and his brother was 5, their father, who worked as a builder, died in an accident. These are very difficult times for the family. My mother, an engineer by training, had to work two shifts: it was the dashing 90s.

While studying at school, Andrei attended a choreographic studio, thanks to which he was able to teach dance and earn a living from it before entering a theater university.

Andrey Chadov

Soon after school, Chadov entered the Shchukin Theater School. However, after studying there for only a year, he transferred to the Shchepkin Higher Theater School (workshop of Vladimir Seleznev), where his younger brother studied. The Chadovs graduated from the theater department together. They were real favorites at the institute. Despite the fact that the guys were local, they were mistaken for newcomers - talented and shy. The brothers made friends with many fellow students and left behind good memories.

Movies

Andrei Chadov appeared on the big screen during his student years. He played a minor character in the film Avalanche. In 2004, he got the main role in the drama “Russian,” which brought him great popularity.

For his work in this film, Chadov received the prize for best actor at the Moscow Premiere film festival. Then he appeared in the TV series “Cadets”, playing Pyotr Glushchenko.

This film received many positive reviews from critics, and the actor himself gained even greater fame. 2 years later, Andrei was lucky enough to star in the mystical film “Alive,” which aroused great interest among domestic viewers.

It is worth noting that both brothers participated in this film. Andrey got the role of a contract soldier, and Alexey got the role of a clergyman. The drama received many awards, including Nika, while Andrei Chadov was recognized as the best actor according to the MTV Russia Movie Awards.

In 2008, the premiere of the film “Bigger Ben” took place, directed by Susie Hailwood. It is curious that Andrei was approved for the role based on a photo. According to the director, when she saw the artist, she immediately realized that this was a perfect fit for the character.

The Chadov brothers in the film "Alive"

In 2011, Chadov played a key character in the military drama “Quiet Outpost.” The film, based on real events, told the story of the battle between Russian border guards and militants trying to break into Tajikistan.

For this work, the actor received a prize from the FSB of Russia. After that, Andrei and his brother starred in such projects as “SLOVE: Straight to the Heart” and “A Matter of Honor”.

In subsequent years, Chadov played the main characters in the films “The Ideal Couple”, “Escape to the Dream” and “Provocateur”. The last film, in which he played an undercover agent, gained great popularity in Russia.

In 2020, the fantastic film “Mafia: Game of Survival” was released on the big screen. In it, Andrei played a guy with cancer, hoping to win a prize to pay for treatment. The following year, he starred in 5 films, including Shameless and Dominica.

In 2020, Andrei Chadov again appeared in 5 projects, receiving leading roles in 4 of them. Over the years of his creative biography, he starred in about 40 films, and also appeared on the theater stage several times.

The Chadov brothers are grateful to their mother for everything

Their calling card was their roles in war films. Alexey woke up famous after the release of the film “War”, Andrey - after the premiere of the series “Cadets”. Today, the CHADOV brothers are in great demand among directors. They are filmed without interruption, becoming symbols of the younger generation of Russian actors.

Inna LEVITSKAYA, photo by Tatiana KUZMINA

— At what age did you feel your calling as an actor?

Alexey: Such insight does not come unexpectedly. As a child, I attended a theater club, but took it rather calmly. However, by the age of 17, I finally decided that acting is what I want to devote my life to.

Andrey: I chose this profession quite consciously, but not everything went smoothly for me.
I experienced what it means to not act for a long time, to sit without money. It’s a terrible state when you feel potential in yourself, but there is no way out. At such moments, it is important to find the strength to believe in yourself, in your destiny. After the first picture, I finally realized that I did everything right! — What did you have to do before the roles came?

Alexey: When I was a student, I worked as a bartender and waiter. You needed money to, say, invite a girl to the movies. I got a tough life experience, because drunk, violent, cheerful people come to the nightclub. I was very interested in immersing myself in this world. I began to understand people better.

Andrey: I managed to work as a physical education and dance teacher.
Then he bombed. I remember a man, an athlete, gets into my car. We started talking. I told him that I am an actor, but have not yet found a job. He looked at me and said: “You will be fine.” I didn’t even take money from him; I felt something special in his statement. And then things really took off.

Faith helps

— What is your relationship with religion?

Alexey: We are both believers. Our mother instilled this feeling in us as children. I go to church, I have a confessor. He knows me well from films and is aware of what is happening in the acting world. Sometimes I discuss my roles with him.

Faith helps a person in life. As a child, I had serious grievances and reasons to shout to the sky: “There is no God!” - but even then I understood that all these were emotions, but the core of faith remained in me.

Andrey: I agree with my brother that it was my mother who gave us the right upbringing. She is a very wise person. She instilled in us the correct, vital ideas, and gave us the necessary books to read.

— How similar are you to your on-screen characters?
Andrey: People often think that I am the same on screen as in life. And fans love us precisely for our roles, because many recognize themselves in our heroes. But no matter what roles I play, the inner world of my heroes does not in any way come into contact with mine.

Alexey: This is why I studied the acting profession, so that I could notice characteristic details in different people and then use them in new roles.

— Nowadays young actors star in soaps a lot. Do you avoid this genre on principle?

Alexey: I would not throw stones at actors who star in television series. You need to earn money to feed your family. I don’t have a family yet, I belong to myself. It can be difficult financially, but for me there are things in the profession that are more important than money.

Andrey: When actors, without reading the script, agree to star in the first series they come across, this speaks volumes about their attitude towards the profession. The material in which I am invited is very important to me; what I can say with my work is important. Fortunately, the TV series are also good.

SVETA SVETIKOVA: ANDREY AND LESHA ARE THE COOLEST!

The CHADOV brothers are very popular with girls, but they try not to advertise their personal life. There is one piquant detail in their biography. The fact is that the actress Sveta SVETIKOVA, who was Alexei’s girlfriend several years ago, changed him to Andrey. They say that when this happened, a black cat ran between the brothers and they even stopped communicating. And recently rumors appeared in the press that Sveta and Andrey broke up. But it turned out that this was empty gossip, as we learned about first-hand.

Dina SVETLOVA

- Sveta, is it true that you broke up with Andrei Chadov?

- Nothing of the kind, we are still together, but we try not to advertise our relationship. In general, it is difficult for two actors to get along; we are extremely emotional people. On the other hand, our relationship is a storm of passions, vivid, strong experiences. The Chadov brothers, thanks to their roles in films, personify masculinity for many. They are like that in life, it’s true. Very brave, cool, very special. When I watch Andrey work on the set, he simply shocks me with his hard work and acting capabilities. He was able to turn me around 180 degrees and changed my attitude towards life. I used to allow myself to maneuver, sometimes I betrayed my own feelings and views. In show business, everyone betrays themselves. When Andrey came into my life, I realized how important it is to remain yourself. I value our relationship very much. Now we try to be together all the time. It's complicated. Especially when Andrei is filming. But whenever possible I come to his set.

REFERENCE

* Alexey CHADOV was born on September 2, 1981.

* Graduated from the M.S. Shchepkin Higher Theater School.

* Starred in films and TV series “War”, “At a Nameless Height”, “Night Watch”, “9th Company”, “Day Watch”, “Count of Montenegro”, “Heat”, “Alive”, “Servant of the Sovereigns”, “ Prophet: Mission of the Fifth Angel”, “Street Racers”, “Viy”, “Dance of the Ermine”, etc.

* Alexey was known as a Don Juan. The actor himself claims that many novels are simply attributed to him. In particular, with Zhanna Friske and Marina Alexandrova, with whom he is connected only by friendship. In his early youth, Alexey lived in a civil marriage with actress Maria Kurkova for six years. Now he continues to meet with the young beauty actress Agnia Ditkovskite.

* Andrey CHADOV was born on May 22, 1980 in the Moscow region. The father of the Chadov brothers died when Andrei was six and Alexei was five years old.

* Graduated from the Higher Theater School named after. M.S. Shchepkina. Has a choreographic education.

* Starred in films and TV series “Avalanche”, “Russian”, “Cadets”, “Captain’s Children”, “Alive”, “Young Wolfhound”, “Open Space”, “Heart of the Enemy”, etc.

Personal life

Andrei Chadov has never been married and he also does not have children yet. However, there were many women in his life. At the beginning of the new millennium, he dated actress Svetlana Svetikova for 5 years, but in 2010 the couple announced their separation.

After this, rumors appeared in the media about Andrei’s affair with the artist and fashion model Anastasia Zadorozhnaya. In 2020, the guy even starred in her video for the song “Conditioned Reflex.”

However, Chadov has repeatedly stated that he and Nastya have purely friendly relations. Later, rumors appeared about Andrei’s relationship with Yulia Baranovskaya, the ex-wife of Andrei Arshavin. However, this time too, the guy admitted that he was not dating anyone.

Andrey Chadov and Yulia Baranovskaya

In 2020, Chadov often appeared with model Alena Shishkova. It is curious that in this case, he refused to comment on his “friendship” with Alena. It is worth noting that in his interviews the man has repeatedly said that he wants to start a family and have children, only for this he should truly fall in love with a girl.

Alexey Chadov did not speak to his brother for two years

Andrei Chadov was remembered by viewers for his films “Young Wolfhound”, “Alive”, “Quiet Outpost”, “Mafia. Game of Survival", "Shameless". The 38-year-old actor is very friendly with his younger brother, Alexei Chadov, and often spends his free time with him and his 4-year-old nephew Fedor.

Recently, Andrei became a guest of Boris Korchevnikov’s program “The Fate of a Man” and said that once a conflict almost quarreled the brothers forever.

The cause of the quarrel was a girl whom both liked at the same time. As a result, the brothers did not speak to each other for two years after a quarrel. Andrei admitted that he himself was wrong in that situation, and is grateful to Alexey for the first step towards restoring relations. The artist noted that later, in a different situation, he answered symmetrically and himself took the first step when his younger brother was wrong.

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Andrey Chadov with his brother Alexey and nephew Fedor

Andrei added that at that period of his life he was going through difficult times and lost many friends: “It seemed that the world had collapsed. And now it seems to me that this was the best thing in my life. Only in these moments do you discover yourself, understand who you are and what you are about,” he explained.

The artist noted that he suffered without communication with his brother and was happy after reconciliation:

“The most important thing is not to tear us apart. No matter what the outside interferes with, this is impossible. For a while - maybe. But my brother and I truly trust each other with our blood. And, no matter what happens, I understand: even if Alexey is wrong a hundred times, I will take the first step,” Andrey admitted.

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Andrey and Alexey Chadov

Andrey Chadov has never been married. The artist said that he had been dating a girl named Anastasia for a year and valued the relationship very much. The lovers met on the set and quickly realized that the sympathy was mutual. Andrey has already introduced his chosen one to his mother, and she approved of her son’s choice:

“My mom told me, 'She's a good girl, don't let her go.' Now we often meet for family dinners,” said the artist.

Anastasia also appeared in the program’s studio. The girl said that she values ​​Andrei very much: “He will never deceive or betray. Andrey is a thinking person who thinks a lot. It's easy to remain silent with him. Sometimes it seems to me that we have known each other for an eternity. It’s easy to be with him, he doesn’t know how to cheat or lie, which is very valuable,” said the artist’s chosen one.

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Andrei Chadov's beloved - Anastasia

On this topic: Ex-spouses Alexey Chadov and Agniya Ditkovskite reunited for the sake of their son

Photo: Persona Stars; @alexeychadov; @andreychadov

Collaborative films

The Chadov brothers starred together in several films. In 2006, they worked together in the film “Alive”.

In this mystical drama, Andrei became a private contract soldier Kira, and his younger brother became a priest Sergius (Peresvet). There is an interesting story connected with the film. At first Andrey was supposed to play the priest, but a little later the elder Chadov got the main role in the film, and Alexey became Peresvet. In 2007, Andrey was nominated for a Nika Award in the Best Actor category.

In 2011, the brothers jointly took part in the international project “Slove. Straight to the heart,” and two years later they starred in “A Matter of Honor.”

“Slove. Right in the heart"

"A Matter of Honor"

This television series was shown on Channel One in 2014. The Chadovs played brothers whose parents died and are now driven by a thirst for revenge. But one of them becomes a policeman, and the second is drawn into the criminal world.

Andrey's personal life

While still at school, Andrei Chadov began dating a girl, Nadya, but their relationship did not last long. When he was a student at a theater school, he met aspiring actress Lyubov Zaitseva, whose affair lasted for four years, after which the couple separated.

It was at this time that his school love, Nadezhda, reappeared in Andrei’s life, whom Chadov had not seen since receiving his secondary education certificate. By that time, Nadya had managed to have a child, but this did not bother the actor. They lived together for a whole year, but eventually broke up.

Then the press began to write about Andrei Chadov’s new passion, Star Factory graduate Svetlana Svetikova, but the actor did not have a long-term union with her either.

The press wrote that his lovers were actress Nastya Zadorozhnaya, ex-wife of football player Arshavin Yulia Baranovskaya and Timati’s former common-law wife, model Alena Shishkova.

With Nastya Zadorozhnaya

With Yulia Baranovskaya

With Alena Shishkova

Today, the elder Chadov is single and prefers not to tell reporters about his personal life.