Origin and childhood
Sofia Kashtanova was born on August 6, 1987 in Moscow, into an acting family. Dad, Andrei Antonov, was a writer and screenwriter. Mom, Alla Kashtanova, played on the stage of the Moscow Art Theater. When my daughter was little, her parents divorced.
After some time, Sofia's mother married a Mexican. When they first met, the girl did not like her stepfather, but he turned out to be a good person, as she later realized. The family moved to Mexico. From nine to fifteen years old, Sofia lived in the small village of Playa del Carmen, in the complete absence of civilization. As she put it, it was heaven on earth.
Sonya did not study at school, but self-educated at home. She completed her senior year as an external student. During the years spent in Mexico, the girl mastered Spanish and English. She was also interested in dancing and horse riding.
Childhood and youth
Sofya Andreevna Kashtanova was born on August 6, 1987 in Moscow. The family is creative: father - Andrei Antonov , playwright, screenwriter, mother - Alla Kashtanova , actress, played on the stage of the Moscow Art Theater under the direction of Oleg Efremov. After the birth of her daughter, she left the troupe, raised her child, and occasionally went on tour.
Sophia's parents divorced early, when she was still very young. Alla Kashtanova had to go back to work in the theater. The grandmother was completely involved in raising the girl, while her mother went on theater tours throughout Russia and abroad. While on tour in Cuba, Alla Kashtanova met her second husband. After marriage, Sophia and her mother moved permanently to Mexico.
In her new homeland, the future actress learned Spanish and English and can communicate freely in both. Here the girl began to study Latin American dancing and developed her painting abilities. In Mexico, Sophia began to develop a love for horses, and she actively plunged into show jumping.
2002 - my father, Andrei Antonov, . It is the love of horses that saves the girl from depression. The actress began to be afraid to sleep, she was overcome by panic attacks. To smooth out this state of her daughter, Alla Kashtanova gives a gorgeous gift - she gives a horse named Phobos . But then I had to choose between study and sports. In order to get a good education, it was decided to forget about show jumping and sell the horse to local farmers.
At the age of 14, her mother sent Sophia to a local modeling school, where the girl developed good posture, a model gait, and gained even greater self-confidence. Kashtanova lived in Mexico until she was 14 years old.
With mom
Education
Since childhood, Sofia Kashtanova dreamed of an acting profession, which she considered the best in the world. Moreover, she had a good example in her mother. At the age of 15, the girl returned to Moscow, where she entered the Moscow Art Theater School on her first try. She studied on the course of Brusnikin and Kozak. Among her fellow students, Sonya was the youngest.
Biography
Sofya Kashtanova is a Russian film actress who gained popularity by starring in the films “The Thaw”, “Resort Romance”, “Jolly Fellows ;)”, “Kilometer Zero” and “Casual Affair”.
Today, the actress has attracted the attention of television viewers with her enduring role as the elite prostitute Christina in the comedy series “Policeman from Rublyovka.” Sofya Kashtanova was born on August 6, 1987 in the family of screenwriter and writer Andrei Antonov and actress Alla Kashtanova. Sophia’s mother worked at the Moscow Art Theater when Oleg Efremov was the director there. After the theater was disbanded, she left it and toured the country with actor friends. When her daughter was born, Alla Afanasyevna devoted herself entirely to raising her.
From early childhood, Sophia read a lot, and was especially fond of poetry. Until the age of eight, the girl lived in Moscow, but after her parents’ divorce she moved with her mother and stepfather to Mexico. In this country, she went to school, studied Spanish and English, and was interested in Latin American dancing and equestrian sports. When Sophia was 7 years old, she sat in the saddle for the first time - she had to overcome strong fear. The actress admits that she immediately fell in love with equestrian sports: she was involved in show jumping, and now no one and nothing can knock her out of the saddle.
At the age of 15, horses saved her from severe depression. When Sofya Kashtanova learned about her father's death, she began to suffer from panic attacks. Then her mother bought her an English horse named Phobos. The girl became friends with her, rode horseback every day - soon the disease subsided.
Kashtanova returned to Russia at the age of 17 to enter the Moscow Art Theater School. In 2004, she was accepted into the course of Dmitry Brusnikin and Roman Kozak.
Today, the actress lives in two countries - she spends 5 months in Mexico and the rest of the time in Russia.
Career path
Sofia Kashtanova took her first steps in cinema in 2006. Like most beginning actors, she played several episodes in diverse films. Then she was involved in crime series, playing supporting roles. For the first time, the actress received the main role in the film “A Casual Affair,” which received high ratings at three film festivals. It was 2010.
A meeting with Valery Petrovich Todorovsky gave the young actress the opportunity to play the role of Sophia Loren in the TV series “The Thaw,” released in 2013. After this picture, Sofia began to receive many offers, and often starred in diverse films.
Best roles
Kashtanova became widely known for her role in the film “Policeman from Rublyovka.” The actress was involved in all seasons of the comedy series, she got the minor role of Christina, a girl of easy virtue. Her character was so memorable to the audience that many began to become interested in Sofia’s biography and personal life.
No less successful was the role played by Vicky in the series “Psychologists”, where the personal dramas of the main characters unfolded, played out in a humorous style. The second season of the comedy serial film was released in August 2020. During filming, Kashtanova was four months pregnant, but this did not stop her from successfully completing the project.
“Terrible and disgusting”: Sofya Kashtanova about her relationship with a married man
The actress spoke about her preferences in men. She admitted that she could not maintain romantic relationships with married people. However, she already had a similar experience in her personal life.
Sofia Kashtanova
Recently, 32-year-old Sofya Kashtanova became a mother for the first time. The star of the series “Policeman from Rublyovka” gave birth to a charming son, whom she named George, but the name of the child’s father is still kept under seal. The actress gives only meager descriptions of her chosen one, noting that he has already received the status of a husband. There were rumors that her secret lover was Artem Semakin, who allegedly left Maria Mashkova for a new relationship. However, the artist herself notes that she would never have an affair with a married man.
“Unfortunately, I had such an experience in my life, and I still feel uneasy when I remember it. Firstly, this is bad from the point of view of karma, and for all participants in the events. Secondly... Yes, here you can endlessly list why I am against it, but I am against it, period. Moreover, many men hide the fact that they are married,” the artist shared.
Sophia hides her son's appearance
She also told the details of such a relationship, which ended in disappointment. “A young man once courted me. I had no idea that he was married; for me he was always free,” Kashtanova recalled. “One day I forgot one thing in his car, I called and said: “Please give it to me, I’ll drive past you now.” I drive up, he opens the window, and I see a wedding ring on his hand that wasn’t there half an hour ago! I ask: “Are you married?” He was confused and said: “Well, yes.” - "How old is your child?" - "Two month".
Sophia was offended by the admirer’s action and hastened to break off communication with him. Now the actress saw only a traitor in her failed boyfriend. “Naturally, I never saw this man again. I will never forget this story, it was so terrible and disgusting. Not even in relation to me, but to the woman who just gave birth to his child,” the star was indignant.
Kashtanova herself was raised without a father and is glad that her son has the opportunity to receive love from both parents. True, according to the actress, the lack of male care affected her character. “I grew up very independent. At least in everyday life. I can easily free my husband from any worries around the house: I can hammer a nail, hang a shelf, and operate a drill. Anything! I work very hard on myself to give my husband the opportunity to do all this himself. I have to slow myself down and say: “Oh no, Sonya. This is not your task! - said the artist.
Personal life
Sofia is officially married; it is not known who her husband is. The girl prefers to keep her personal life secret. Information appeared online that the actress’s husband is not associated with the creative profession and has Armenian roots.
In 2020, the couple had a son, George. He was born in Mexico. Sofia's fans learned about the birth of her first child only a few months later; the girl did not try to hide her pregnancy, but did not advertise her situation.
Sofia Kashtanova about the greed of men and betrayal
In the sitcom about the daily work of an elite police officer, Sofya Kashtanova plays the role of Christina, a former prostitute who is head over heels for the main character of the show, Grisha Izmailov, played by Alexander Petrov. He doesn’t show mutual feelings for her, and in the last episodes of the second season it became clear that nothing would work out for them. Despite this, Christina remained an important and, of course, beautiful heroine of a serial film with many fans.
As the actress says, her character does not intend to return to her previous job, but at the same time she is able to use her knowledge to help other people overcome difficulties. About the character’s personal life, she noted that moving away from such strong feelings as she had for Grisha would be difficult for her, and she would still compare him with any of her potential partners for some time.
Comparing the heroine and herself, Sofia says that in terms of unrequited love they are absolutely not alike. The actress would succumb to feelings only if she knew for sure about reciprocity. Kashtanova hopes that the character’s experience will not affect her.
On the subject of experience, Sofia recently turned 30 and admits that she is becoming more accepting of certain aspects of relationships. Or, at least, she is able to hear the opposite side and understand, first of all, it is worth finding a middle ground in such matters. However, under no circumstances would I tolerate rudeness and greed in a relationship. Sofia specifically noted that she finds greedy men disgusting.
Sofia Kashtanova also does not consider cheating acceptable and does not agree with the idea of a polygamous marriage* (one spouse has several marriages). However, he doesn’t deny it; he may change his mind over time. The possibility of not having to worry about cheating seems attractive to her, but she cannot yet accept such thoughts.
Speaking about her recent candid photography for men's magazines, Sofia says that the reaction of her relatives to the pictures was positive. The actress’s mother is a progressive person, so she wasn’t worried about her. But with my grandmother it’s a different matter. However, despite the Soviet training, my grandmother called the photos “beautiful.”
As Sofia noted, it’s better not to do anything at all than to be embarrassed.
You can tell everyone how proud you are of what you have done, which will make others think so. Even though this is a magazine for men and I’m not in a huge sweater, but I’m not completely naked either.
Kashtanova herself likes the pictures and thinks that her children will also appreciate them.
Hobbies
Sofia is interested in painting; the girl discovered her talent for drawing during a difficult period in her life. To cope with stress, Kashtanova began painting. In 2013, her mother helped her organize an exhibition and hold a small auction. As a teenager, Kashtanova became interested in yoga. To master the basics of ancient practice, she traveled to India. Now the girl can easily do a headstand. This pose changes blood circulation, which is very beneficial for the body.
The girl loves animals, especially horses; she has been involved in equestrian sports since childhood. The actress also finds time to practice academic vocals.
Interesting Facts
Kashtanova always dreamed of meeting a man who would respect and protect her, and also be understanding of her profession. The girl planned to raise two children next to such a person. Perhaps Sofia’s husband has all the positive qualities that are so important to her, and in the future the couple will become parents for the second time.
Sofia has been independent since childhood, and even now she can cope with any difficulties without anyone’s help. But, according to the actress, this character trait is more of a minus than a plus. The woman should be weaker, thereby giving the man the opportunity to prove himself.
To cheer up and improve her mood, the girl goes to the gym, and then swims for a long time in the pool and steams in the sauna. Three years ago, a photograph of Sofia appeared on the cover of the men's magazine Maxim. The girl also gave an interview for this publication.
