Russian film and theater lovers know Nonna Grishaeva mainly as a comedic actress. But she also has dramatic roles, she makes a living by conducting corporate events and other events of this plan, and broadcasts on TV channels.
For Russian film, television and theater stars, popularity is often not proportional to income. Many of them take on any high-paying job to supplement their budget. The actress Nonna Grishaeva got into a similar situation. For some time she even had to live in a rented apartment, since there was simply no money to buy her own.
Who is Nonna Grishaeva
The future star was born in June 1971, in Odessa, in the family of a seaman from a dry cargo ship and an English teacher. The girl got her acting talent from her maternal great-grandfather and great-grandmother, who were actors of the legendary La Scala opera house.
Nonna dreamed of becoming an actress, and always with the prefix "great", from early childhood. She herself insisted on studying at a ballet school, together with her mother she attended all children's auditions of the Odessa Film Studio, thanks to which she got her first role in a movie at the age of 5.
After graduating from school, Nonna decided to get a specialized education in the acting direction, and chose a capital university. The girl entered the "Sliver" on the first try, conquering the selection committee with both talent and charm. But my mother did not allow her young daughter to stay in a big city full of temptations, and took her home to Odessa. There Nonna graduated from a music school (vocal class). Even during her studies, she again came to Moscow, her performance was seen by members of the admissions committee of "Pike", and they had already persuaded her mother to let her talented daughter go to the capital. Grishaeva was admitted to the coveted university, and immediately to the 3rd year.
How the career of actress Nonna Grishaeva began
The student body of Nonna Grishaeva fell on difficult, crucial times for the country. There was always not enough money, and even for food, and the girl had to look for work. And she was incredibly, in her own words, lucky - she received an invitation to the TV show "Oba-Na" by Igor Ugolnikov.
At the time of graduation from the Shchukin Theater School, Grishaeva had already acted in films, had experience working on TV, and after receiving her diploma, the girl received invitations from three theaters at once - Satyricon and Lenkom and the Vakhtangov Theater.
Nonna chose the Vakhtangov Theater, but did not receive extravaganza from the main roles. She was still in dire need of money, fees for minor roles were barely enough to live on.
Only 10 years after the end of "Pike" Grishaeva received the long-awaited leading role in the theater, universal recognition and the first large fee for her acting.
Filmography and theatrical roles of the actress Nonna Grishaeva
The peak of popularity and demand for the actress came in 2012-14. She was everywhere - in the theater, on TV screens and cinemas, in commercials. It was during this period that the list of her theatrical roles and filmography was significantly replenished.
In the creative piggy bank of Nonna Grishaeva today there is
- almost 40 roles in feature films,
- 20 works in television series,
- voice acting for cartoons and foreign films,
- nearly 50 TV shows with her participation,
- experience shooting in commercials and music videos,
- 11 awards of Russian and international level.
In addition, Nonna Grishaeva wrote and published her own book “Advice for Daughters. Daddy's and Mom's”, and, according to rumors in the media, she received a pretty decent fee from the publishing house for her.
How and how much does Nonna Grishaeva earn? The actress never gave the exact numbers, but judging by her activity in the acquisition of real estate, she receives quite decent amounts for her work and often.
Nonna Grishaeva's fees
The actress received her first fee at the age of 5. She was paid 7 rubles 50 kopecks for two hours of shooting in the film "Photos on the Wall". Mom decided to please her daughter, bought her a huge doll for all 7, 50.
In the dashing 90s, when Nonna Grishaeva's career was just beginning, the earnings of the actors were very small. Perestroika literally broke the film industry, deprived the theater actors of jobs. People simply had nothing to buy a ticket for a performance or a movie theater session.
Another unpleasant financial "surprise" awaited Nonna in the 2000s. For almost 5 years she practically did not act in films, and in the theater, incomes were small. The actress earned money by conducting private events and filming in advertising.
Since 2006, the actress has been actively filming. She conducts programs on television, takes part in TV programs as a singer of songs, an invited guest and an expert. It is known from publications in newspapers and magazines that she acquired real estate in Moscow and Odessa, bought a mansion in Montenegro, and is building a luxurious house in her hometown. Nonna herself does not refute and comments on publications in the media about the level of her income and real estate.
What is the actress and presenter Nonna Grishaeva doing now?
In 2014, actress Nonna Grishaeva was appointed head of the Moscow Regional Youth Theater (Theater of the Young Spectator). Now she gives all her strength and time to this very child of hers.
On the official website of Grishaeva, information is posted that you can invite her as a host to events of any kind. The amount of the star's performance fee is not specified. There is only information that it may fluctuate depending on the region, season and other conditions.
