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Katherine Manasyan

Actress 
Date of Birth07․11․1977
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationGraduated from the Film Actor Studio at ``Hayfilm,`` studied under the direction of Henrik Margaryan and Ashot Bznuni's course at the Yerevan State College of Pop and Jazz Art in the jazz-vocal department
Awards
2005 – “Oscar” Award from the Hayfilm film studio,
2011 – Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Culture of Armenia,
2013 – Commendation from the Chairman of the Parliament of Armenia,
2013 – Commendation from the Governor of Syunik,
2016 – Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Culture of Armenia. 

Katherine Manasyan has been an actress at the Chamber Theatre since 1998. Her debut play was “Anter Ground,” and she has since performed in almost all productions of the theatre, including “Titanic, Made in Armenia,” “Cabaret,” “Miss Armenia, Godless Comedy,” “Linsi Show Program” (“Albania+”), “Government Concert,” “Cello Sonata,” “Etude About Women,” “Nazar, Nazar till the End,” “Very Love Story,” “Armmageddon,” “Call of the Fireflies,” “Every Day is New Year,” “To Arms,” “Jubilee Client,” “It doesn’t matter with whom,” “Love Quadrangle,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Fe-Show.”
She has also hosted and edited various TV programs produced by “ErKat” Production, including “Cherchez la femme,” “Show 1-02,” “Guinness,” “Hit Parade,” “Weather Forecast,” and “Intellectual Club.”
Katherine Manasyan has acted in several films and TV series, including the TV play “Cello Sonata,” the films “Armenikum UPSA,” “Breakfast for Two,” “Forgiveness,” “Back to School,” and TV series like “Prisoners of Fate,” “Beyond the Edge,” “Kargin Serial,” “Angel School,” “Cherchez la femme,” “Girl from the Mountain,” sitcoms “La Casa de Papa,” “Kerankyuni,” “Blbulians,” “Azizyans,” and “To Be or Not to Be.” She has also appeared in short films and music videos.
Katherine is a professional singer and participated in the Armenian pop song festival “Krunk” and the prestigious all-Armenian song contest “Sayat-Nova-2003.” She took part in the “Two Stars” project on H1 TV channel and collaborated with various jazz bands. Katherine participated in the Take Five concert in Batumi.
Since 2021, she has been a guest actress in the improvisational play “Kin-Code.” Before her work in the Chamber Theatre, Katherine explored television, serving as an assistant director in the television editorial office. Later, she hosted programs on various TV channels and continues to conduct literary evenings.
Katherine Manasyan is actively involved in public speaking and voice acting for various films. She is a member of the Union of Theatre Workers of Armenia. 

Performances

Eva Khachatryan

Actress
Date of Birth13․12․1990
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, workshop of Armen Elbakyan
Awards
2018 – Honorary diploma from the Mayor of Yerevan,
2022 – “Best Female Role” at the “Artavazd Award” ceremony.

Actress Eva Khachatryan began participating in repertoire performances at the Yerevan State Puppet Theatre from her first year, including “Playing Tumanyan,” “Pakhtasar Aghbar,” “Various Games of Love,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and others.
Since 2013, she has been an actress at the Yerevan State Chamber Theatre, entering the theatre with the play “Albania+.” Eva Khachatryan has then played in a series of vibrant and impressive productions, such as “Magical Ball,” “Cabaret,” “Government Concert,” “Anter Ground,” “Cabaret Restart,” “Scotch and Whiskey,” “No Man, No Problem,” “Black Box,” “Show #3,” “Romeo & Juliet,” “5+1 Love Story,” “Behind the Scenes, or the Anatomy of the theatre,” “B14/27,” “Fe-Show,” and more.
Eva Khachatryan has also performed in improvisational plays like “+-” and “Save Million.” She has appeared in various TV projects, series, films, and music videos, including “Money Needed,” “Brothers,” “Mom,” “Crossing Traces,” “Guardian of Light,” “Hunger Games,” “Full House,” “Poker.am,” “North-South,” “Carte Blanche,” “Fathers,” “Black Mines,” “Station,” “More Honor,” “Beautiful Son,” “Super Mom 2,” “Zhirayr Glents,” “Heroic Novellas,” “Death Squad,” “Bloody Bets,” “Mechanics of Happiness,” “Landing,” and more.
Eva Khachatryan has also participated in the First Channel’s TV project “Sea in Armenian.” 

Performances

Senik Barseghyan

Director, actor
Date of Birth24․04․1984
Place of BirthArtashat
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, Workshop of Vage Shahverdyan and Satenik Matevosyan
Awards
2016: Honorary Diploma from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia,
2019: “Best Young Actor” at the annual “Artavazd” awards ceremony,
2022: “Best Actor” at the “Artavazd” awards ceremony. 

Senik Barseghyan joined the Chamber Theatre in 2007 with the production of “Cabaret.” Soon, he became passionate about musical shows and dramatic characters in the theatre. On the stage of the Chamber Theatre, Senik played roles in performances such as “Sasunski David Copperfield,” “Lindsay’s Show,” “Government Concert,” “Armageddon,” “Every Day is New Year,” “Call of the Fireflies,” “Gentlemen, everything is falling apart, but you can still live and have fun,” “Very Love Story,” “To Arms,” “Scotch and Whiskey,” “Miss Ad,” “White Storks,” “Show No. 3,” “Cabaret Restart,” “Black Box,” “Declaration of Love,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Guys Cross Borders, or an Etude about Women,” “Hamlet,” “Fe-Show,” and others.
Senik Barseghyan was the second director of the play “Hamlet” and the director of “Fe-Show.” He also starred in feature films by Ara Yernjakyan, such as “Jeanne,” and in historical-documentary films like “Grigor the Illuminator.”
Senik Barseghyan participated in TV projects such as “AI Superstar,” “The Voice,” and “Dancing.” He performed in musicals like “Mowgli” and “Sunset Boulevard.” Additionally, he has been actively involved in individual musical activities and has been a soloist in the Camaradas group for many years. 

Performances

Ani Lupe (Grigoryan)

Actress
Date of Birth15.06.1984
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationA.Ter-Gevondyan Yerevan Music School in piano and vocal departments, folk dance class at the Yerevan State Choreographic College, Faculty of Musical theatre at the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography
AwardsIn the category of ``Best Young Actress,`` Ani Grigoryan was awarded the annual ``Artavazd`` prize, Certificate of Appreciation from the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia

Best known by her stage name Ani Lupe, she has created a series of vivid and impressive characters on the stage of the Chamber Theatre, including performances in “Cabaret,” “Linsi Show Program” (“Albania +”), “Government Concert,” “Armageddon,” “To Arms,” “Miss Odd,” “Gentlemen, Everything is Falling Apart, But You Can Still Live and Have Fun,” “Love Confession,” “Cabaret Restart,” and more. Among her television projects, the sitcom “Azizyans” is particularly noteworthy.

Performances

Nerses Markosyan

Actor
Date of Birth17․07․1983
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, Armen Meliksetyan's Studio
Awards
2014 – Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia,
2019 – Honorary Certificate from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia.

Nerses Markosyan’s career began as a dancer. From 1996 to 2006, he danced in the contemporary dance ensemble “Lights” led by Gevorg Gevorgyan. He was one of the pioneers contributing to the development and spread of the breakdance style in Armenia.
He worked as an actor at the Yerevan State Chamber Musical theatre. Nerses Markosyan performed in various musicals, dramas, and children’s musical shows.
Among the musicals he participated in are “Notre-Dame de Paris,” “Cats,” operetta “Karine,” “Broadway-Broadway,” as well as “Anush,” “Sexual Disorder at the Hotel,” “David of Sassoon,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Cinderella,” “Tom and Jerry.”
In 2006, he presented a solo concert “Spirit of the Musical” on the stage of the Yerevan National Theatre.
In 2009, Nerses Markosyan portrayed Charles Aznavour in the musical “Hats Off, Aznavour is calling!” dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Charles Aznavour. In 2011, he participated in the TV show “Dance, If You Can” on Shant TV. In 2013, he joined the Yerevan State Chamber Theatre with the play “Government Concert.” He also performed in productions such as “Magical Ball,” “Anter Ground,” “Cabaret Restart,” “Show #3,” “Guys Cross Borders, or Etude About Women,” “Hamlet,” “Birth Certificate,” “Fe-Show,” and others.
Nerses Markosyan appeared in “Old Kings,” “La Casa de Papa,” and other projects. He took part in the Broadway musical “Sunset Boulevard.” 

Performances

Hasmik Ter-Karapetyan

Actress
Date of Birth23․01․1954
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, Workshop of Kim Arzumanyan
Awards
1986 – State Order of Honor,
2017 – Certificate of Gratitude from the Union “Narek” and the Commemorative Medal “Narekatsi”,
2019 – Certificate of Gratitude from the Library of Nork Administrative District. 

Hasmik Ter-Karapetyan is the daughter of Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia Zare Ter-Karapetyan and Varsenik Grigoryan, a distinguished figure in the arts and theatre critic. From an early age, she appeared in various children’s programs and television productions.
During her student years, she performed at the Yerevan Drama Theatre named after Hrachya Ghaplanyan and later worked as an actress in the Youth Theatre.
In 1991, she moved to Australia, where she continued her theatrical activities. For the Armenian youth, she directed three plays and prepared a series of radio programs dedicated to Armenian theatre, actresses, and contemporary poetry.
In 2003, she portrayed the role of Mari Nvard in the play “The Last Creator,” dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the actress.
In 2006, she presented the realistic elegy “Frightened Silence,” dedicated to the life and work of the renowned actress Siranoosh.
In 2007, Hasmik Ter-Karapetyan was one of the organizers of the “Pomegranate Seed” festival for children’s troupes and also led the children’s troupe “Arpi.”
In 2008, she was the assistant director of Ara Yerjankyan’s play “Etude on Women,” invited by the theatrical troupe “Adamian” in Aleppo, Syria.
She has acted in films such as “Voice in Dialect,” “Priestess,” “Artist,” “Simor,” and others.
Since 2011, Hasmik Ter-Karapetyan has been working as an actress at the Yerevan State Chamber Theatre, presenting the solo performance “Curtain of Time,” embodying the rise, victory, and tragedy of the first Armenian actress, the great Arusyak Papazian.
In 2012, her book “Letter to My Father, Address – Paradise” was published.
From 2012 to 2020, she taught stage speech at the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema.
During literary hours on Public Radio, she periodically introduces famous Armenian figures and records works of Armenian classics on Armenian-American radio.

Anna Manucharyan

Actress
Date of Birth09․10.1986
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Komitas Conservatory, Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, workshop of Armen Elbakyan

Actress Anna Manucharyan joined the Chamber Theatre with the play “Cabaret.” She later performed in productions such as “Government Concert”, “Show #3”, “Love Confession”,  “Fe-Show”, “Hamlet”, “Romeo & Juliet”.
Anna Manucharyan has participated in various television projects, including “From Big to Small”, “In the Camp”,  “Sand Castle,” “Stone Pain,” and more.
She also works at Public Radio, where she hosts her own program called “Road Book,” in which she explores the works of Armenian and international writers.

Performances

Zhora Hovhannisyan

Actor
Date of Birth11․05․1985
Place of BirthVayots Dzor Province, Getap village
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, workshop of Mayis Raphaelyan
Awards2018 - Honorary Diploma from the Ministry of Culture of Armenia

Zhora Hovhannisyan has been an actor at the Chamber Theatre since 2013. He performs in both dramatic and comedic, as well as musical productions, including “Magic Ball,” “Government Concert,” “Cabaret Restart,” “White Storks,” “Show #3,” “Romeo & Juliet,” “Black Box,” “Behind the Scenes, or the Anatomy of the Theatre,” and more.
In addition to his theatrical roles, Zhora Hovhannisyan has appeared in various films and TV projects such as “Towards the Dream,” “Honeymoon,” “Agent 044,” “Meeting Place,” “Full House,” “Domino,” “Our Yard 25 Years Later,” and others.
Zhora founded and serves as the lead vocalist in the musical band “Halva.” He is proficient in several musical instruments, including the flute, drums, and guitar. 

Performances

Zhora Martirosyan

Actor
Date of Birth30․04․1995
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, workshop of Ara Yernjakyan

Actor Zhora Martirosyan began working at the Chamber Theatre as a props manager in 2016.
In 2018, he was entrusted with the role of the main character in the play “Romeo & Juliet” – Romeo. Currently, Zhora Martirosyan is involved in almost all productions of the Chamber Theatre, including “Romeo & Juliet,” “Hamlet,” “To Arms,” “Cabaret Restart,” “Show #3,” “Who Cares,” “Birth Certificate,” “Fe-Show,” and more.
In 2023, Zhora Martirosyan tried his hand at directing, presenting the play “B14/27” to the Chamber Theatre audience.
Zhora Martirosyan has also appeared in the artistic film “Jeanne,” directed by Ara Yernjakyan, as well as in TV series such as “Meeting Place,” “Poisonous Love,” “Death Squad,” and “Bloody Stake.”

Performances

Suren Poghosyan

Actor
Date of Birth05․10․1998
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, workshop of Grigor Khachatryan

Suren Poghosyan’s professional journey began at the educational complex Mkhitar Sebastatsi, where he studied acting. From his student years, he performed in various plays such as “Marriage,” “My Heart in the Mountains,” “Shoes,” “Othello,” “Chronicle of a Madman,” and the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar,” portraying the character of Jesus. He participated in the musical “Sunset Boulevard” and worked at the Norwegian theatre Stella Polaris.
He joined the Chamber Theatre in 2017 with the production of “Romeo & Juliet.” Currently, he is involved in repertoire plays including “Cabaret Restart,” “Show #3,” “Government Concert,” and “Fe-Show.”
Suren appeared in Armenian-Swedish films “The Eye of God” and “Hello Au Revoir,” as well as in the American series “Purgatory.” In addition to his acting career, Suren has been actively engaged in music. He achieved significant success in various festivals, becoming a semi-finalist in the “New Wave” song contest, securing 3rd place in the Francofone Song Festival, and being a finalist in the Armenian selection for the “Slavic Bazaar” international song contest in 2019. He represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018, was a finalist in the “Best of the Best” song contest at the Theatre of Song in 2017, and won the “Singer of the Year” award at the 21TV Awards in 2017. He has also participated in international competitions and won awards for his vocal talent.
Suren Poghosyan has had two solo concerts on the Chamber Theatre stage. He has toured in Russia, Norway, Sweden, and Poland. Suren Poghosyan is also the host of the news program “Vivaro Media.”

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