Marko Matvere
Marko Matvere (born 4 February 1968) is an Estonian actor and singer. He was the front actor of the Tallinn City Theatre, but was to go freelance in 2004.[1]
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| Born | Marko Matvere 4 February 1968 Pärnu, Estonia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Tiina Matvere |
Biography
Matvere was born in Pärnu, and graduated from the Higher Theatre School of the Estonian Academy of Music in 1990. He is married to Tiina Matvere and they have daughter Matilde and son Oskar.[2]
Marko has played many roles, including the musical blockbusters of Les Misérables (Javert), Tanz der Vampire (Chagal), The Sound of Music (Von Trapp) and Miss Saigon (Engineer). He has performed the main role in several films ("Georg) and television series. He hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 with Annely Peebo. Also he has hosted TV-show Songs with Stars with Karin Rask. He has been a member of the music group "Väikeste lõõtspillide ühing" ("Association of Little Accordions") since 1989[3] and released two albums with Jaan Tätte.
He made his first movie appearance in Suflöör (1993). So far, Matvere has played or voiced in seven films and television series including foreign TV- series.[4]
Recognition
Marko has been awarded with the First Prize in the category of young actors at the International Theatre Festival in Torun in 1992, the Estonian Theatre Union Award in 1996, the award for Best Actor in 1997 at the National Drama Festival, and the Tallinn City Theatre Collegiate awards of Best Actor in 1995, 1996, 1998, and 1999.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Film gross | Notes |
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| 1993 | Suflöör | Unknown | ||
| 1994 | Tulivesi | Pilli-Villu | ||
| 2001 | Lepatriinude jõulud | Pedro (voice) | ||
| 2003 | Vanad ja kobedad saavad jalad alla | Ranger | ||
| 2006 | Vana daami visiit | Bodyguard Roby | ||
| Leiutajateküla Lotte | Mati (voice) | |||
| 2007 | Georg | Georg Ots | 32 million EEK | |
| 2009 | Johan Falk: National Target | Raivo | video | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1995 | Wikmani poisid | Penno |
| 1996 | M-Klubi | Maahärra |
| 2001 | Bekännelsen | Peeter |
| 2004 | Kodu keset linna | Mihkel |
| 2006 | Tusenbröder | Mart |
| Georg (musical) | Georg Ots | |
| 2006–07 | Ohtlik lend | Andres Västrik |
| 2008 | Tuulepealne maa | Artur Kallaste |
References
- Marko Matvere miljonidividendid Archived 2009-07-12 at the Wayback Machine ohtuleht.ee
- Marko Matvere räägib suu puhtaks kroonika.ee
- Official page vly.ee
- Profile imdb.com
External links
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Eurovision Song Contest presenter (with Annely Peebo) 2002 |
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