The program "Big Difference" is a Russian entertainment and parody program, which is released not only in Russia, but also in Belarus, Kazakhstan, Estonia and Ukraine. She made her debut in January 2008, and the first show was so successful that it was decided to continue filming. The program was broadcast from 2008 to 2014, with a break for the fall of 2013 - winter of 2014, after which the program returned to the broadcast. But in the summer of 2014, the broadcast was again discontinued. The project was completely closed by the death of one of the actors - Alexei Fedotov (died January 25, 2015).
Leading
The constant presenters of the program were Ivan Urgant and Alexander Tsekalo. They not only announced what awaits the guests further, but also entertained them by talking and making fun of them and each other. Alexander Tsekalo, in addition to his work as a leader, was one of the producers of the program. In 2012, Ivan Urgant left the program, citing employment in other projects.
Popularity
Probably everyone in Russia knows what the Big Difference program is. Actors who make fun of other celebrities are a feature of this show. This program has gained quite wide popularity, especially among the Russian-speaking population and countries of the former USSR. This is due to the fact that it is Russian actors, musicians and showmen who are mostly exposed to parodies. But sometimes foreign celebrities and films are also played in this program.
In addition, each of the actors participating in this show is not only a huge parody talent, but also a professional acting in general. And this is not surprising, because most of them play in the theater or cinema.
In addition, even despite the experience of the parodists participating in the program, they carefully prepare before each performance: they carefully study all the characteristic features of the hero they are to display on the screen. A few minutes on the air may require a weekly workout.
The Big Difference: actors
During the existence of this program, the main skeleton of the cast was established in it, which includes: Nonna Grishaeva, Oleshko Alexander, Valentina Rubtsova, Sergey Burunov, Igor Kistol, Victor Andrienko, Maria Zykova, Alexei Fedotov, Svetlana Galka, Vladimir Kisarov and many others. Most of them have been working from the very beginning of the project, but some joined later.
For the entire time of the program’s release, in addition to these actors, new people were also attracted who became an “addition” to the troupe or replaced the parodists who left this show. Also, episodic characters were invited for some episodes, the roles of which were played by such celebrities of the Russian theater and cinema as Eduard Radzyukevich, Mikhail Policeitsimako, Fedor Dobronravov, Andrei Rozhkov and others.
There is also the so-called "little difference", in which the roles are played by children. Despite their young age, many of them have already managed to gain fame in the walls of the theater or cinema.
The essence of the transfer
"Big Difference" is a parody show in which various celebrities, shows and movies are played. This program is shot not only for the audience, but also for those who, in fact, beat it. In each issue there is a person on whom the parody was shot. Actors do not seek to flaunt all the negative traits of the hero being played - their task is not to anger or offend people, but to cheer. Be that as it may, thanks to their skill, nobody remains indifferent.
Many characters and programs were beaten in the program "Big Difference". Actors mimicked such projects as The Most Intelligent, The Gennady Malakhov Show, Let They Say, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?, Field Of Miracles, Minute Of Glory, and many others. In addition, the “victims” of parodists were many individual figures from among Russian and foreign celebrities, as well as all kinds of movies.
Cast
Not only for their parodies, "Big Difference" gained such popularity. There are a huge number of such comedy programs. Despite this, this particular program won the greatest fame in the vastness of Russian television. What caused such a big difference program? Actors are an integral part of this show. Participants in projects such as “Thank God you have come!”, “Six shots” and other well-known projects immediately drew attention to this program.
Nonna Grishaeva
Nonna Grishaeva was born in Odessa in 1971. During her life, she managed to try herself as an actress (played in films and in the theater), singer and TV presenter. She is the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. She graduated from the Odessa school of ballroom dancing and music school. Subsequently, I studied at the Higher Theater School named after Shchukin. She first performed on stage at the age of ten (playing at a local theater).
Despite the fact that Nonna participated in many theatrical productions and sitcoms, she gained wide fame after becoming a member of the series "Daddy's Daughters". In the same year, at the personal invitation of Alexander Tsekalo, she joined the project "Big Difference".
Oleshko Alexander
He was born in 1976 in Chisinau. Most of the projects in which he took part are mainly aimed at a children's audience. At the age of 14, he entered the Moscow School of Variety and Circus Arts, which he graduated with honors. After that, he also studied at the Shchukin Theater School. Alexander performed in many theatrical productions, for which he received a number of awards. In the winter of 2015, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.
Oleshko received great popularity not on the stage of the theater, but on television. Participation in the projects "Alphabet" and "Minute of Fame" gave Alexander an impetus in the development of his career, and his role in the series "Daddy's Daughters" only cemented the status of a popular actor. He also starred in many films of Russian cinema, and since 2008 he became a member of the program "Big Difference".
Valentina Rubtsova
Born October 3, 1977 in Makeevka. Graduated from GITIS - Russian Academy of Performing Arts. She played in performances at the Theater of Young Spectators in Donetsk, and then at the GITIS Theater. She also participated in the musicals "12 Chairs" and Cats.
She received her first fame by taking part in the program "Thank God you have come!" (since 2006). After that, she auditioned for the role in the TV series "Univer", passed the selection and starred in this sitcom until 2011. The role in the series brought her great popularity. After the cast was changed, she starred in a separate project, "SashaTanya." Since 2008, participates in the program "Big Difference".
Sergey Burunov
Born March 6, 1977 in Moscow. From childhood, Sergei wanted to become a pilot. He grew up near the airport, and it was this neighborhood that determined his choice. He studied at the Kachinsky Higher Aviation School named after Myasnikov. But by the will of fate, nevertheless, he was among the artists.
Sergei regularly attended classes at the school named after Shchukin, successfully graduated from it. In addition, for some time he studied at the circus circus school named after Rumyantsev. For four years, Sergei performed at the Moscow Theater of Satire. Burunov is also known for performing dubbing in many films. His voice can be heard in more than 200 foreign films. In addition, he voices all the roles of Leonardo DiCaprio.
He has been involved in the project since its foundation. During his work on the show, Sergey Burunov became a real master of parody. "Big Difference" gave him the opportunity to beat more than a hundred characters in the program. Despite the fact that most celebrities are quite tolerant of parodies, there have been cases when they expressed dissatisfaction with stories dedicated to them.
Maria Zykova
Born in 1986 in Moscow. In her early years, she studied at the Secret Children's Theater in Tula. After that, she was able to become a host on one of the local television channels. Thanks to her ambitions, Maria managed to come to the capital and make a career.
After many unsuccessful castings and meetings, she nevertheless got an administrator on Channel One, worked next to Alexander Tsekalo. Luckily, on one of the shootings, the participants in the show noticed her resemblance to Ksenia Sobchak. They decided to give her a try to play a role with which she coped brilliantly. This was the beginning of her career. During the project, she participated in more than 20 skits.
After she passed the casting in the sketch show “Give Youth”, her popularity grew rapidly, Zykova began to be invited to participate in other projects.
Svetlana Galka
Real name - Svetlana Galenisheva. Born in 1976 in the city of Gavrilov-Yam. She graduated from the Yaroslavl Theater Institute. Before starting work in the acting environment, she managed to visit as a correspondent on Russian television channels. She also starred in many other projects, such as Voronin and Happy Together.
She is an actress, performing mainly in the genre of parody. "Big difference" took her in 2008, and she got there by accident. Svetlana received an invitation to an interview from the director, passing the casting of another program.
Conclusion
So what is the reason for the huge popularity of the show "Big Difference"? Actors, presenters and even spectators - all of them, participating in this program, carry a huge positive in themselves. This mood certainly affects those who watch the program on television. After all, the secret of any successful comedy show is precisely in the good mood and cheerfulness of all participants. Neither the skill of the actors, nor their experience and professionalism will be able to amuse a person if there is no properly set mood.