Kystykbayev Kuandyk Kapyslanuly

Kuandyk Kystykbayev Kapyslanuly was born on August 1, 1977, in Kyrgyzsay village, Uyghur district, Almaty region.

After graduating from the T. Zhurgenov Kazakh State Theater and Cinema Institute in 1998, he was invited to work as an actor at the Kazakh Musical Drama Theater named after Q. Kuanyshbaev, which was then in the city of Akmolinsk (now Astana).

Since joining the theater, he has demonstrated his talent, inquisitive nature, and hardworking character.

Roles in theater productions:

M. Auezov “Abai” – Aidar
“Kara Kipchak – Koblandy” – Koblandy
“Karagoz” – Syrym
“Enlik-Kebek” – Kemabai
“Ayman-Sholpan” – Alibek
F. Herve “Fox Princess” – Shampetro
G. Musirepov “Kozy Korpesh – Bayan Sulu” – Aidar
“Akan Seri – Aktoqty” – Zalmukan
J. Almashuly “Meeting at the Top of the Baiterek” – Isatay
V. Delmar “The Fleeting Fortune” – Harvey
I. Esenberlin “Makhambet” – Makhambet
B. Uzakov “Hope” – Zamir
T. Akhanov “Lost Friend” – Mangas
E. Amanzhaev “Broken Lullaby” – Ol
M. Khasenov “Oh, young couples!” – Kasym
W. Shakespeare “Romeo and Juliet” – Romeo
Tybalt, J. Molière “Scapin’s Trick” – Leandre
A. Said “Bride Uprising” – Kemel
M. Frish “Don Juan’s Feast” – Don Juan
Strauss “The Marriage Puzzle” – Falk
E. Juasbek “Marriage” – Assistant
“For You” – Man
“Deep Roots” – President
A. Tsagareli: “Gamarjoba!” – Prince
W. Shakespeare “Hamlet” – Laertes
E. Khushvaqtov “Red Apple” – Abbas
Sh. Murtaza “A World of a Single Flaw” – Abadan
A. Valyeho “No Sunlight” – Vicente
D. Ramazan “Abilai Khan’s Dream” – Abilai Khan
V. Ezhov “Night of Nightingales” – Timofeev
S. Mukhanov “Shokan” – Shokan
J. Patrick “Dear Pamela” – Brad
Sh. Aitmatov “A Day Longer than a Century” – Abutalip
“Revisor”, “White Ship” – Seydakhmet, M. Auezov
K. Iskak “Karash-Karash” – Baktygul
V. Ezhov “Crane Flies” – Timofeev
T. Temenov “Tears of the Swan” – Daniyar
A. Chekhov “Cherry Orchard” – Gaiyp (Gaev)
W. Shakespeare “Othello” – Othello
K. Kizi “7+1” – McMurphy
N. Ganjawi “Layla and Majnun” – Majnun’s Father

Filmography:

In 2002, he starred in the film “Sardar” as the main role, Kulzhan.
In 2004, he played the lead role of Almaty in the film “The Man of the Wind.”
In 2007, “The Man of the Wind” won the “Best Male Actor” award at the International Film Festival in Nizhny Novgorod.
In 2008, he played the main role in the film “The Bride.”
In 2010, the film “The Bride” was nominated for an Oscar.
In 2009, he played the role of a Detective in the film “Who Are You, Mister K?”
In 2010, he starred in “Seven May Days.”
In 2013, in the TV film “Kasim,” he portrayed the role of National Hero Kasim Kaysenov, which won “Best Film” at the Sevastopol International Film Festival.
In 2014, he starred in the film “Jat” directed by E. Tursunov. The film “Jat” was nominated for the Oscar for “Best Foreign Film” in 2015.

Achievements:

In 2005, at the 13th Theater Festival in Kyzylorda, he won the “Best Male Actor” nomination.
From 2009 to 2010, he was a recipient of the President of Kazakhstan’s Scholarship.
In 2010, he performed at the International Theater Festival in Iran with his theater troupe.
In 2011, he received a grant in the “Best Actor” category from the Mayor of Astana, I. N. Tasmagambetov.
In 2013, he was named “Patriot of the Nation” at the VI “My Kazakhstan” patriotic forum.
In 2013, he hosted the 300th anniversary of Abilai Khan and the 350th anniversary of Tole Bi in Kokshetau and Taraz.
In 2014, for the film “Kasim,” he was awarded the “Kuzbass” Honorary Order by the Governor of Kemerovo Oblast, Aman Tuleev.
In 2015, he portrayed the character of Kerei Khan in the “Eternal Nation” theatrical performance, dedicated to the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh Khanate.
In 2015, he was honored with the title of People’s Artist of Kazakhstan.
In 2016, he was awarded the “25 Years of Kazakhstan’s Independence” commemorative medal by President N. Nazarbayev.
In 2016, the production of A. Chekhov’s “Cherry Orchard,” in which he played the role of Gaiyp (Gaev), won “Best Play” at the XXIV National Theater Festival for the 25th Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan. It also won the Grand Prix at the “Kazakhstan – Heart of Eurasia” International Theater Festival.
In 2017, he received high praise at the “CHELoBEK THEATER” International Small Form Theater Festival in Chelyabinsk (Russia) for his portrayal of Gaiyp (Gaev) in the “Cherry Orchard” comedy, which later earned acclaim at the XIII “NAURYZ” International Theater Festival in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan.
From 2020 to 2024, he served as the Artistic Director of the Q. Kuanyshbaev Kazakh National Musical Drama Theater.