Samovolka is a legendary film that premiered 30 years ago. What do the actors from this film look like now, and what are they doing?
- Jean-Claude Van Damme.
This hero of the 80s and 90s set a wonderful example in his day, motivating people to take up sport. And he continues to do so today.
The famous actor is celebrating a milestone birthday in this difficult year of 2020 — he turns 60 on 18 October.
Of course, it’s a shame that there are so few decent films with him in them these days. However, those who follow the actor on Instagram will attest that he energises his followers with positivity and keeps himself in excellent shape, which he demonstrates regularly.
At the same time, Jean-Claude Van Damme has had plenty of work in films and television series. Long life, old friend!
- Ashley Johnson.
The little girl Nicole, the main character’s niece, was played by actress Ashley Johnson. She is now 37 years old.
In the USSR, people like her were described as ‘athletes, Komsomol members and simply beautiful women’.
There are many examples in the film industry of child actors who later faded into obscurity. This did not happen to Ashley. No, she did not become hyper-popular, but she is not out of work. One of the famous films she starred in is What Women Want, where she shone alongside Mel Gibson, playing his daughter.
She still acts quite a lot, enjoys horse riding and swimming, she owns her own photo studio; she does voiceovers for cartoons and computer games; she plays several musical instruments. In short, she is a well-rounded person!
- Deborah Renard.
The mercenary young lady Cynthia was memorable to viewers of Samovolka. It is worth mentioning that actress Deborah Renard did not stay in cinema for long — in the United States, she is mainly known for her roles in television series.
The actress stopped actively filming in the 2000s, appearing sporadically in one of the series in 2015.
After her divorce from top Hollywood screenwriter Paul Haggis in 2016, Deborah turned to music. She sings, gives concerts and writes plays for theatre productions.
- Brian Thompson.
A powerful man who is remembered for his villainous roles in films of the 80s and 90s. He also had a notable role in the series The X-Files, where he played an alien.
What can we say today? Brian is still filming a lot, although the quality of the films is, of course, not what it used to be. The man is still in excellent physical shape.
- Michelle Cisse.
Van Damme’s close friend is Michel Kissi. He did not stay in cinema for long, playing minor roles with Van Damme, the most famous of which was the villain Tong Po in the film Kickboxer.
He currently acts a little and works in cinema as a fight scene choreographer.
- Abdel Kissi.
Another of the Kissi brothers is the eldest, Abdel. He has done very little acting and is currently working as a coach.
- Harrison Page.
The actor is already 79 years old, which is hard to imagine, but he still works in television series.
- Lisa Pelican.
The actress is known mainly for her roles in television series, although she has appeared in very few productions recently. According to foreign websites, her last role in a television series was in 2018.
