Dom-2 is closing: How reality show became a launching pad for 8 new millionaires

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

On December 18, 2020, the TNT channel management announced the closure of one of the most scandalous and long-lasting reality shows in the history of Russian television. All 16 years of existence, "Dom-2" was subjected to numerous attacks from its opponents, but remained one of the most rated projects. Despite the fact that there are many scandals associated with the show, there was also good in it. There are families that have already passed the test of time, but for some, Dom-2 has become a good launching pad and has given a start in life.

Olga Buzova

In 2004, Olga Buzova first appeared on the set of the country's most ambitious television set. She was able to use the opportunities provided to her by Dom-2 in full. For 16 years, she has turned from a modest student girl into one of the most successful stars of domestic show business with millions of dollars in income.

Despite numerous criticism addressed to her, outright hostility from both her colleagues and the audience, Olga Buzova feels great and is frankly proud that she began her career at Dom-2, going from a modest participant to a television presenter …

Daria and Sergey Pynzar

The scandalous project is rightfully proud of this family. The project participants registered their relationship more than 10 years ago. Since then, they have become the parents of two sons, were able to build a business in Russia and buy real estate in Turkey. Two years after the wedding, the couple got married and today, for many, they are an example of an ideal family.

In addition to the fact that the family has a business in Russia, the couple opened a real estate agency in Turkey and invite everyone to fulfill their dream of living at sea. For the spouses, the reality show seems to continue, because in their blog they still share the secrets of their family and, it seems, life in front of millions of fans suits them quite well.

Alena Vodonaeva

Alena Vodonaeva, whose name is known today to millions of viewers, is not ashamed of her participation in the scandalous TV show. She collaborates with television channels as a presenter, maintains columns in magazines and online publications and makes releases on her own youtube channel. By the way, the rest of the participants openly dislike Alena Vodonaeva, because they believe that she is ready for much for the sake of cheap popularity.

Vodonaeva herself compares the first composition of "House-2" with the pioneer camp, where everyone was sincere and really everyone tried to find their love. By the way, despite such memories, Alena would never let her own son go to the project.

Stepan Menshchikov

Another “pioneer” of “House-2”, thanks to his participation in the TV project, was able to loudly declare himself and become a real favorite of the residents of the perimeter, employees and a million army of viewers. After leaving the TV set, Stepan Menshchikov organized a holiday agency and now he is happy to hold events of various levels. In addition, he created his own pop and jazz orchestra and often performs with it as a vocalist. Stepan Menshikov chose the motto of the TV show “We are happy” as the slogan of his event agency.

The former project participant does not hide: thanks to "Dom-2" he became famous, and his popularity has already allowed him to create his own successful business.

Alexander Nelidov

One of the first participants in the scandalous telestroke today is one of the most successful and demanded business coaches in Russia. He calls himself an expert in sales, presentations and negotiations. For 12 years of activity, he managed to train more than 7,500 people. He works very productively with several banks and serious companies.

For Alexander Nelidov, "Dom-2" has become not only a school of life, but also a kind of training for personal growth. It was here that he learned to build relationships and look after beautifully, and even while participating in the show, he observed the dynamics of small groups in a confined space and tried to understand how people influence each other. He is not ashamed of his participation in the telestroke and is happy to answer questions asked about life in the perimeter.

Sam Seleznev

A bright participant in the project stayed at the "House-2" for three years. He had a good reputation in the perimeter, and after the telestroke Sam Seleznev's life was quite successful. He originally used reality TV as a launching pad to make his mark.

Today he lives in his native Krasnodar, where he opened his own agency for organizing events. In addition, Sam Seleznev actively collaborates with the Stunt Theater, is the host of extreme shows, hosts programs on Krasnodar television and is engaged in advertising. According to Sam, from "House-2" he managed to get the main thing - popularity, which, together with the received fees, became the start-up capital for the beginning of his new life after the project.

Victoria Bonya

The bright girl stayed on the show for only eight months, but this was enough for Victoria to be noticed. Immediately after leaving the project, she began to conduct a morning show on the radio, and a month later, the TNT channel began to broadcast the program “Cosmopolitan. Video version , which Victoria Bonya hosted for four years.

Today Victoria Bonya runs her own blog, but her main income comes from online stores selling perfumes and clothes. In addition, she has her own clothing line, which she constantly advertises on social media. After parting with Alex Smerfit, common-law husband and father of their daughter Angelina, Victoria Bonya resides in Monaco. She was able to successfully monetize her fame as a member of "House-2".

Fans have been following the lives of many TV stars for a long time thanks to social networks. But microblogging has ceased to be just a platform for communication and exchange of pictures and videos. In particular, Instagram is a good platform for additional (if not main) income.