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Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –
Students of the State University of Management met with actress Vasilina Yuskovets. During a casual conversation, they asked the star guest questions of interest.
Vasilina Yuskovets played the leading role in the successful STS channel series “Ivanovy Ivanovy”, after which she participated in such projects as “Out of the Game”, “IP Pirogova”, “Life on Call”, etc. In 2022, Vasilina received the “Best Actress” award at the Pilot festival for the series “Alice’s Dreams”, which became the only Russian participant in the international festivals Canneserials and Berlinale Series Market Selects.
The meeting took place as part of the VI All-Russian Festival of Student Short Films “Kinosfera”.
We started the conversation with the usual question about the reasons for choosing this profession. Vasilina told a story familiar to every child with an active mother and a large number of accessible sections.
“My mother took me to all the clubs that were in our area: sports, vocals, dancing, drawing, etc. At some point, I said that I was tired of this, I didn’t want to develop and it was time to stop. And then my mother took me to a theater studio, saying, “You always wanted to play roles, did productions for holidays.” I came, tried it and I liked it. This profession captivates people and leaves them in itself. Acting is a whirlpool, but I’m glad that I’m in it.”
Vasilina also shared her experience of taking her first steps in art.
“My first steps were steady, if we talk about the first shoots and castings. I was charismatic, young, stuck up and not afraid of anything. You need to follow yourself, form your self-identity and understand yourself, and I did it.”
When asked what field the guest sees herself in besides filming, Vasilina admitted that she always loved writing and would become a journalist, book author or scriptwriter. Moreover, the actress said that she will soon go to study at the screenwriting department and wants to make her own film in the future.
“It’s really cool that our profession involves mixing different professions. I won’t lose anything as an actress if I also become a screenwriter. On the contrary, it will give me a lot on the set.”
The actress also admitted that she has no problems with fame, she enjoys taking photos with fans and she is pleased when people recognize her. There was no hate or bullying in her life because of filming, and she sincerely wishes that no one would ever encounter such negative phenomena. As for criticism, one should listen to objective criticism, because it helps to make oneself better, Vasilina believes. She admitted that she is her main critic.
The audience perked up when the guest told about her usual day, which is so similar to the life of almost every working person.
“If I don’t have a project, I sleep and rest a lot, I can stay all day. I also walk the dog, scroll through social networks and just unload myself. When inspiration comes, I make some notes. I am a very private person and have decided not to attend large events for now in order to focus on what I am outside of the media.”
Throughout the conversation, the heroine noted the importance of a person’s inner world and the special significance of the ability to be oneself for an actor.
“An actor is not only about acting, initially it is a search: first you need to find the material in yourself, your treasure, which you will then use. Even if now you do not know when you will need it, but this day will definitely come. Someday a casting director or a director will come to you and say that this is exactly what he was looking for. When a role comes, the search begins again: you look for a connection with this character in yourself and the world. And when you find it, this moment cannot be confused with anything. The main thing is when you bring all this to the set, and your vision coincides with the director’s opinion and with the entire filming system – this is great. And if it does not coincide, then this is also normal, then you search again.”
Vasilina also told the details of the filming process, warning the guys that they had to be prepared for a tough filming regime.
“Today, there is almost no preparation during filming, no readings, no rehearsals, no director’s tasks for the actor. Even at the auditions, you have to come as a ready-made character, because the shift is coming soon, everything is ready for filming, and you have to fit in there like a puzzle. If you want to work in this industry, then be people who are passionate about their work and are ready to accept it. At the same time, all responsibility for the role lies primarily with the actor. In order to prepare, you need to listen as much as possible to what they say at the auditions, try not to forget it and then implement it on the set.”
When asked about her plans for the near future, including her own script, the actress admitted with a smile that “actors always have the feeling that “I will be a blogger, a model, a screenwriter, a musician, etc.” only when they don’t have work. When you work, you don’t have time for it. I film 300 days a year and don’t think about anything else. Three premieres are expected in the coming year. And since my recent filming was in the winter at -30 and I was very cold, my immediate goal is to work when it’s warm.”
In addition to interesting stories, Vasilina gave some practical advice on how to cry on camera, why it is important to remain yourself, and what is important during castings and self-tests.
“The main thing in an actor’s work is the ability to transform your state, control it and direct it in the right direction. There are many techniques for this, and some people just know how to do it from birth. If you understand that you need to be active, bright, charged, and you can quickly bring yourself to the right state, then this is already the path to success. For self-tests, you need to not only be in your organic state, but also capture it in the best possible way: with good light, on a plain background, in a way that is comfortable for you and suitable for the character. An actor and a creative person have a billion shades, you need to be able to choose correctly.”
At the end of the meeting, the actress emphasized that it is important not to lose yourself and to live not only on camera, but also in real life.
“To get out of the role, it is enough for me to lie down, rest and take care of my life. Of course, there are those who lay themselves at the feet of acting. But I believe that if you do not have a personal life, relationships with others, a personal brand, other income, parents, loved ones, etc., then everything is bad. The acting world does not expect you to sacrifice yourself. Even if you do, it will say thank you, but will not give the same. Do not forget about yourself, because no one will replace you.”
At the end of the meeting, the actress gave the children autographs and took a photo with the students.
Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 10.04.2025
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