Macha Tukenova

Macha Tukenova

About me

I was born in Semipalatinsk, in the former USSR, near Siberia, where I lived until I was seventeen. I then went on to study medicine in Saint Petersburg before moving to France, where I worked for several years in the medical field — first as a nurse, and later completing a PhD.

Despite this scientific background, I never forgot my years in musical theatre — without a doubt, the happiest time of my adolescence. The joy of performing, embodying characters, and telling stories has always stayed with me.

Having grown up in the USSR, within a culture and environment so different from that of France, I carry a unique perspective and emotional depth — a life experience that deeply enriches my work as an actress.

A few years ago, I decided to follow this passion fully. I put my medical career on hold to dedicate myself entirely to acting and cinema. I trained for two years at Philippe Landoulsi’s Studio in Paris, attended masterclasses with Jack Waltzer and Jean-Bernard Feitussi, and completed training with Giles Foreman (in English).

Today, acting has become an essential part of my life. I hope to keep growing in this world, to collaborate with inspiring directors and artists, and to live fully from this passion that has always been part of me.

Information

Acting age
40-46 years
Place of birth
Semipalatinsk
Height (cm)
170
Weight (in kg)
58
Eye color
green yellow
Hair color
dark blond(e)
Hair length
Medium
Ethnicity and heritage
White or Caucasian, Mixed
Stature
slim, athletic / training
Place of residence
Paris (FR)
Nationality
French, Russian
Languages
Russian(native)EnglishFrench
Accents
Russian
Sport
GolfMountain bikeRunningSwimmingTennis
Dance
DiscoSalsa
Main profession
Actor
Singing
Chanson
Pitch
Soprano
Driver's licenses
B - Car

Credits

Other professional training

Giles Foreman Centre for Acting
Jean Bernard Feitussi
Jack Waltzer
Studio d'acting de Philippe LANDOULSI (Paris)

Film

Les Tourmentés (Cinema film)
La témoigne de mariage (SUP) Lucas Belvaux Distribution: UGC
Les âmes soeurs (Feature film)
infirmière André Téchiné Producer: Curiosa films
L'homme parfait (Feature film)
danseuse (OTH) Xavier Duringer
Tout est gris (Medium length film)
Magalie (LR) Philippe Landoulsi
ADERSS20 (Fashion movie)
professeur (ELR) Agathe Riedinger
L'ÉTAU (Short film)
Astrid (LR) Philippe Landoulsi
Bonhomme (Feature film)
infirmière (EFR) Marion Vernoux Distribution: Orange studio, UGC
Le suicide de Emma Peeters (Feature film)
cliente du salon de coiffure (OTH) Nicole PALO Distribution: Imagine Films Distribution (Belgique)
Emancipation (Short film)
Élise (SUP) MBA ESC

Television

Escort Boys (TV movie (series))
barmaide (EFR) Ruben Alves Distribution: Amazon Prime Video

Internet

Tango Charlie Le latte chaud (Mini series)

Commercial

Nexety (Commercial)
IBIS Business (Commercial)
LIDL Voyage (Commercial)