What 10 popular TV presenters of the 1990s are doing today: Parfyonov, Komissarov and others

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

In the distant 1990s, millions of viewers gathered at television screens to watch the next new program or show. Then programs of a new format appeared, and their hosts carried them out, instantly becoming popular. Demidov, Parfyonov, Komissarov and others made new television, they knew how to keep the audience's attention and played a major role in increasing ratings. Where did the main beauties of the 1990s disappear, and what are they doing now?

Ivan Demidov

The charming host of the MuzOboz program introduced the audience to the latest music and was remembered for his image of a respectable young man in dark glasses, which he retained for almost ten years. Already in 1994, he took over as director of the TV-6 Moscow channel, where under his leadership the programs “Sharks of the Pen”, “Catastrophe of the Week”, “I Myself” and many others were aired. Later, Ivan Demidov became the host of the program "Russian View", and then acted as the creator of the Orthodox television channel "Spas" together with Alexander Batanov. Subsequently, the presenter went into politics, and since September 2019 has been the director of the Moscow Zaryadye park.

Igor Ugolnikov

In the early 1990s, he became the face of the "Oba-na!" Program, unusual for those times, and after that he hosted "Corner Show!" and Doctor Angle. The next projects of Igor Ugolnikov, which appeared on the air, were no longer very popular. However, this was not at all a reason for the gloom of the talented actor and presenter. Today, he increasingly acts as a screenwriter, director and producer. With his light hand there were films "Brest Fortress" and "Battalion", film almanacs "The First World War. WW1 "and other projects.

Anton Komolov

He started working on radio, but gained real fame and popularity as the host of the MTV Russia TV channel. The audience especially remembered the duet of Anton Komolov and Olga Shelest, which took shape on the interactive show "Cheerful Morning". Later, together with Olga Shelest, he hosted a similar program "Star Evening" on the Zvezda TV channel. Today Anton Komolov continues to cooperate with various TV channels and radio stations, he wrote the book "I am a sloth", and is also actively involved in dubbing.

Valery Komissarov

In the 1990s, the program "My Family" became a real hit. Frank conversations about family problems attracted millions of audiences on TV screens, and even the appearance of a masked man made viewers hold their breath in anticipation of the most shocking revelations. Later, Valery Komissarov went to the radio, creating two of his own radio stations, but then returned to television, hosted the program "Our Man". In addition, Valery Komissarov became the author and producer of many projects, the most famous of which are "Windows" and "Dom-2". In 2020, on the Megogo video service, Valery Komissarov launched a new shocking show "Battle of Thrones", a project in which participants live in grandiose scenery according to the laws of the Middle Ages.

Boris Kryuk

For almost ten years Boris Kryuk hosted the show "Love at First Sight", combining this work with the service in the program "What? Where? When?”, Where he was an assistant director. After the death of Vladimir Voroshilov, his stepfather, he became the host of the legendary club. In addition, Boris Kryuk became the director and general producer of the program.

Andrey Bakhmetyev

The masterful and inventive presenter of the Crazy Hands column in the program “While Everybody's Home” presented material in an incredibly interesting way and taught viewers to literally build models, useful things and even small masterpieces from rubbish. And this despite the fact that Andrei Bakhmetyev is an electrical engineer by education. True, he has many inventions on his account, from a simple engineer he first became a teacher at his own university, and then an inventor and developer of electronic devices. The desire for creativity led Andrey Bakhmetyev to open his own company (together with Zhang Tianguo), which is engaged in the release of unique developments for children: electronic construction sets, books, educational rugs, posters and much more.

Nikolay Fomenko

At one time, "Empire of Passion" became a kind of symbol of freedom on television, and the host of this frank show became a real star. Nikolai Fomenko today acts in films, is engaged in dubbing, conducts programs on television, is the host of concerts and ceremonies, jokes in the radio program "Fomenko on Humor FM". And he can boast of very serious achievements in sports: he is a master of sports in alpine skiing, a master of sports of Russia of international class in motorsport.

Leonid Parfyonov

Leonid Parfyonov is the author of the first two parts of the New Year's show "Old Songs about the Main", the host (together with Elena Khanga) of the Russian version of the game "Fort Boyard", the producer and head of many topical television projects, as well as the host of the analytical program "Namedni". Today he makes documentaries, writes books and runs his own YouTube channel, Parfenon.

Valdis Pelsh

Glory and truly nationwide love for Valdis Pelsh was brought by the program "Guess the melody", which he hosted. And the projects "Russian Roulette" and "Raffle", which appeared later, only strengthened the position of the charming TV presenter. Now Valdis Pelsh conducts major concerts, often appears on screens as a member of the jury of KVN games, and also makes documentaries and sometimes acts in films himself.

Timur Kizyakov

As part of his program "While everyone is at home," he visited celebrities on weekends and became almost his favorite presenter. He seemed familiar to the audience for a long time and was almost associated with a relative. However, Timur Kizyakov never left television, even at the time when he had to leave Channel One with his program. Now the rebranding program "When All Homes" is broadcast on the Russia-1 channel.

Television has long been an integral part of the everyday life of millions of people. Dozens and hundreds of people who are known to the whole country are broadcasting from the blue screen. The presenters and journalists were the real stars of the screen in the infamous "dashing 90s".