Acting
Valery Nikolaev
Valery Nikolaev is a talented actor and dancer known for his contributions to theater and film. He has choreographed five productions for the prestigious Chekhov MKhAT theater and notably worked on the musical My Fair Lady in Moscow in 2000. In 1997, he made a significant move to Hollywood, appearing in Phillip Noyce's film The Saint. Nikolaev honed his craft at MKhAT, studying under the renowned Oleg Tabakov, where he also met his future wife, Irina Apeksimova. After completing his education, he continued to perform with the Chekhov MKhAT theater. A dedicated dancer, Nikolaev specializes in rock and tap dance, having received formal training at a university in Florida where he earned a certificate in tap dancing.
