Ospanov Zhanat Serikuly

Ospanov Zhanat Serikuly was born on May 22, 1987, in Almalyk village, Talgar district, Almaty region.

From 2003 to 2006, he studied acting at the Jussipbek Elebekov Republic College of Show Business and Circus in Almaty, under the guidance of People’s Artist of Kazakhstan B. Omarov.

From 2006 to 2010, he studied at the Kazakh National University of Arts, in the Faculty of Acting for Drama Theatre and Cinema, under the supervision of People’s Artist of Kazakhstan L. Beknazar-Khaning.

Since 2009, he has been working as an actor at the Kalibek Kuanyshbayev State Academic Kazakh Musical Drama Theatre.

From 2010 to 2011, he served in the military at the military unit No. 28903 in Taraz.

During his student years, he played the following roles: in Ch. Aitmatov’s “Jamilya” – Seyit, D. Isabekov’s “Actress” – Erlan, W. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” – Romeo, W. Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” – Petruchio, P. Merimee’s “Carmen” – Jose, W. Shakespeare’s “Othello” – Iago, “Phaedra” – Hippolytus, M. Auezov’s “The Bloody Bite” – Ak Azu, M. Auezov’s “Karakypchak Koblandy” – Koblandy, “Charlie’s Sister” – Jack.

Roles on the theatre stage:

M. Auezov’s “Abai” – Abish
W. Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” – Laertes
D. Ramazan’s “Kenesary – Kүnimjan” – Nauryzbay
E. Zhuasbek’s “Wedding” – Bolek
E. Zhuasbek’s “For You” – A Guy
K. Junisov’s “Love Melody” – Daryn
K. Shangytbaev and K. Bayseyitov’s “Girls, Oh, Girls” – Sultan
Sh. Murtaza’s “A Lonely World” – Tas Tuyak
K. Zhienbay’s “Wonderful Planet” – Zhasaral
A. Tarazi’s “Feathered Star” – Rustik
D. Ramazan’s “Abilai Khan’s Dream” – Sultan Zholbarys
K. Junisov’s “Saken-Sungar” – Yegor
M. Baizhiyev’s “Finding Common Ground” – Askar Akmoldaev
S. Mukhanov, Sh. Ualikhanov’s “Shokan” – Young Shokan
J. Anuy’s “Joan of Arc who Swallowed Fire” – Ladvenue
S. Balghabaev’s “The Best Man” – Ispandyar
R. Otarbaev’s “Traveler without Shadow” – Zhalgas
O. Janaydarov’s “Famine” – Akhmet
M. K. Mashadu’s “Brazilian Wealth” – Gaspar
Sh. Aitmatov’s “Tears of the Swan” – Daniyar
Zh. Ergaliev’s “Who Knocked on My Door?” – Zhanat
A. Faizullayev’s “Golden Man” – Azat
M. Auezov and K. Iskak’s “Karash-Karash” – Junis
E. Schwartz’s “The Dumpling Girl” – Prince
R. Otarbaev’s “Amire” – Investigator
Folk tale “Er Tostik” – Tobet
M. Auezov’s “The Day of the Helpless” – Zharik
U. Esdaulat’s “Zere” – Abai
K. Kizi’s “7+1” – Billy
W. Shakespeare’s “Othello” – Cassio
F. Bologna’s “Scope of Connection…” – Giulio
N. Ganjazhi’s “Layla-Majnun” – Ibn-Salam
A. Vampilov’s “The First Rain” – Zhenis Beisekenov
R. Kuni’s “Birthday” – Slayton
T. Assemkulov’s “Kunambay” – Suyindik
R. Mukhanova’s “Bopai Khanim” – Nurali Khan
H. Altai and H. Oralatai’s “The People from Altai” – Kabylykhoja, Kosh
M. Cervantes’ “Don Quixote”

Creative collaborations with directors: People’s Artist of Kazakhstan, Professor Talgat Temenov, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Nurlan Jumaniyazov, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Alimbek Orazbekov, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Bolat Uzakov, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Nurkanat Zhakypbay, People’s Artist of Bashkortostan Ayrat Abushakhmanov, Directors Zhuldyzbek Zhumanbay, Barzu Abdurazakov, and others.

Awards:

In 2014, he won the “Best Actor” nomination during the “Know Your Actor” event held for the International Theatre Day on March 27.
On March 27, 2017, he was awarded a Letter of Appreciation by the Mayor of Nur-Sultan city for his contribution to the arts.
In 2018, during the 120th anniversary of T. Zhurgenov, at the VII International Theatre Festival of Central Asian countries, he received the “Debut” award for his role as Zharik in M. Auezov’s “The Helpless Day”.
In 2018, he became a laureate of the “Serper” award of the Kazakhstan Union of Youth.
He was awarded the “SakhnaGer-2018” National Prize in the “Hope” nomination.

In Kazakh cinema, he played a leading role in the TV series “Altyn Uya” by E. Rustembekov.