Matvey Lykov

His father is Alexander Lykov. A renowned actor, many remember him for his role as Captain Kazantsev ("Casanova") in the TV series "Streets of Broken Lights." Alexander and Alla have been together for over 40 years. Incidentally, Alexander was his son's first teacher. Sometimes father and son attend premieres together—for example, Alexander supported Matvey at a screening of the TV series "The Story of His Handmaid."

His mother, Alla Gospodenko, has a theater background but focused on family: raising the children and creating a cozy home. Alla later became her husband's manager.
Sister

Ekaterina Lykova is Matvey's older sister (born in 1985, about two years apart). She graduated from the theater studies department of the St. Petersburg State Academic Theatre Institute (SPbGATI), then completed her postgraduate studies. Ekaterina worked as an art historian and taught film history at the Annenschule and the history of foreign theater at the St. Petersburg State Academic Theatre Institute. She, in turn, gave her parents grandchildren, David and Avdotya. Matvey has noted in interviews that his sister taught him many things.
Matvey is married to Jessica Steneros, a fashion designer. The couple met while Matvey was working in the modeling industry. They married in 2013.

chaos on the set - he is for a clear organization of the process and does not tolerate it when plans are disrupted due to fuss;
insincerity - feigned emotions and ostentatious reactions are alien to him, he values ​​truth in people and characters;
when work “flows” into personal space, he tries not to drag work problems home and protect family time;
routine without a creative task - if a project lacks a challenge (directorial, acting, linguistic), it quickly becomes uninteresting.

work with languages ​​- he enjoys using English in his work, used to teach, and values ​​the opportunity to communicate without barriers;
being on the move and learning new things - he enjoys traveling, changing locations, experiencing life in different countries, this feeds him as an artist;
to be involved in directing - I like not just acting, but also participating in the creation of the frame, thinking up scenes, influencing the image of the story;
spending time with his family - ordinary things like walks, trips to the aquarium or park are important and enjoyable for him;
explore visual imagery - as a former top model (including the face of Gucci), he is fascinated by style, shots, and how a picture comes together.

chaos and disorganization on the set - he values ​​discipline and can firmly demand silence and order if there is too much noise around;
falseness and pretense - in interviews he emphasized that he looks for sincerity in people and roles, and that ostentatious, “rehearsed” emotionality is unpleasant to him;
a strict mix of work and personal life - tries to clearly separate these spheres, save time with family and not bring work conflicts home;
predictability and routine without meaning - he values ​​internal motivation in a project: if there is no interesting task (directorial, acting, linguistic), the work quickly loses its value for him.

Languages ​​and communication - I've been seriously interested in foreign languages ​​since school, speaks English fluently, and has taught;
Travel and change of scenery - in his youth, he traveled on the Work and Travel program, lived in different countries (including the USA, France, Spain), and values ​​the experience of living abroad;
cinema and directing - not just acting, but trying his hand at directing, looking for directorial challenges in projects;
family and time with loved ones - talks a lot about the importance of work-family balance, loves spending time with his wife, going with them to the oceanarium, VDNKh, and Dream Island;
fashion and visual aesthetics - he was a sought-after model for many years (including as the face of Gucci), so working with images and style is important to him.

Matvey Lykov was born in 1987 in Leningrad to actor Alexander Lykov. He spent his childhood in difficult circumstances—first in a communal apartment, then in a cramped one-room apartment; he spent much of his time with his grandparents in Kuban. At the age of five, he starred with his father in the television play "Thomas Becket," and a year later in the film "Journey to Happy Arabia." In seventh grade, he transferred to a school with an in-depth study of languages ​​and, by the time he graduated, spoke almost fluent English.

Personality. Matvey combines seemingly contradictory traits. On the one hand, he can be reserved, collected, and able to keep his emotions under control. On the other, he is naive, kind, and respectful of others. The actor's father noted that in real life, Matvey displays a strong stance when it comes to protecting loved ones: for example, he once stood up for a classmate. At the same time, in conversation, he can be extremely polite.

Matvey himself said in an interview that he views himself with modesty, values ​​his sense of humor, and maintains it even in difficult situations (for example, when he broke both his arms and had to cope with household chores while wearing a cast). He also noted that he inherited his father's meticulousness, especially in his work. He also emphasizes that he only needs an acting "mask" on set; outside of work, he can "take it off."

Matvey has a distinctive, distinctive appearance. It's often described as "alien"—there's something unusual about his facial features, yet he exudes a warm, even charming energy. He has regular, noble features and expressive brown eyes. In his youth, his lean build and pale skin became an asset in the modeling industry. Later, to further his career, he actually hit the gym and built up his muscle mass. His height is approximately 187–188 cm.