Main points
- Vladimir Komarov, an actor in the TV series “Masks Show”, died at the age of 62 from heart failure, and he will be buried in Odessa on April 1.
- Komarov's colleagues from the series, such as Georgy Deliev, Boris Barsky, and Natalia Buzko, continue to engage in art, live and work in different countries, but maintain ties with Ukraine.
Stars of “Masks Show” / Collage of Channel 24
The legendary humorous TV series “Masks Show” was a real hit in the 90s. Short and funny clips and sketches in the style of silent films lifted the mood of every viewer. Recently, it became known about the death of one of the actors – Vladimir Komarov.
- 1 Georgy Deliev
- 2 Boris Barsky
- 3 Natalia Buzko
- 4 Oleksandr Postolenko
- 5 Evelina Bledans
Vladimir Komarov was one of the brightest actors in the series. After leaving “Masks Show”, he began to engage in his own projects. Later, he changed his field of activity and began conducting tours of Odessa, and also engaged in the manufacture of smoking pipes, writes 24 Channel .
As it turned out, Komarov was the only such master in Odessa. Sometimes the comedian appeared at the “Masks” theater, but only at the invitation of colleagues.
On March 29, the Masks Theater announced that Vladimir Komarov had passed away. The cause of death was heart failure. The artist turned 62 just a month ago. Komarov will be said goodbye in Odessa on April 1.
Vladimir Komarov / Photo from the Facebook page of the “Masks” theater
The death of Vladimir Komarov drew attention to other actors of the “Masks” theater – read further in the article to find out where they are now and what they do.
Georgy Deliev
Georgy Deliev was the founder, face, director, and unwavering leader of the comedy troupe. After the series ended, he continued to work in the theater, starred in several films, and also began drawing and writing songs.
However, the actor's political stance turned out to be quite ambiguous. In 2006, he ridiculed the Ukrainian language, and after the occupation of Crimea, he said that Russia had done the right thing – supposedly “the people decided so.” Later, he did speak out against the occupation and declared that an artist should be neutral.
After the full-scale invasion began, Georgy Deliev, along with his wife and children, went abroad to France. He now continues to engage in acting (performs in plays) and art (paints paintings).
He comes to Odessa from time to time. In March 2024, he took part in an international forum in support of Ukraine, held an auction. The funds will go to the restoration of the Stolyarsky school and to support children affected by the war.
Actors of “Mask Show” then and now / Collage of Channel 24
Boris Barsky
Boris Barsky is not only an actor and comedian, but also a poet and writer. After the start of the full-scale invasion, Boris Barsky remained in Odessa.
He is the director and director of the Odessa theater “Masks”. The artist continued to perform on stage, inviting military personnel to concerts. True, Barsky's performances continue to be performed in Russian, but he himself does not see this as a problem. In his opinion, there is no point in translating.
For his assistance to the Armed Forces, the artist was awarded the “Pride of the Nation” award. Also in April 2022, Boris Barsky became a grandfather for the first time – his daughter Nastya gave birth to a daughter.
Actors of “Mask Show” then and now / Collage 24 Channel
Natalia Buzko
After participating in the TV series “Masks Show”, Natalia Buzko starred in over 30 films and became a famous actress. She also worked at the “Masks” theater and taught acting. About 10 years ago, Natalia became interested in a new field – design – and even released a clothing collection.
Natalia Buzko disappeared from the media and is inactive on social media. According to Borys Barsky, she went to Italy, and later moved to France, where she lived with a colleague. Later, she moved to Berlin.
Actors of “Mask Show” then and now / Collage 24 Channel
Oleksandr Postolenko
The comedian remained an indispensable actor in the House of Clowns, and also starred in films and TV series. He was also fond of artistic photography. In December 2024, the actor said that he had gotten a job at a boarding school in Odessa.
Actors of “Mask Show” then and now / Collage 24 Channel
Evelina Bledans
After participating in the “Masks Show”, the actress, who is originally from Crimea, made a career on Russian television. In 2015, she supported the occupation of Crimea by Russia, and after the start of the full-scale invasion, she simply kept quiet about the war. Sanctions were imposed against Evelina Bledans in 2023 – she cannot visit Ukraine, and all her assets there will be blocked.
Actors of “Mask Show” then and now / Collage 24 Channel