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Ainur Turgambayeva: Life Itself Is Art

12.10.2026 03:19

Cinema is a unique world where different forms of art come together. For Ainur Turgambayeva, this journey began in childhood — with books, music, and visual art.

Raised in a creative family, Ainur studied music from an early age and graduated from the conservatory. She became a mother of four, worked as a music teacher, and later unexpectedly found herself on a film set. What began as an acting opportunity soon opened the door to directing.

Her breakthrough came with the film Shuga, where she played the role of Anna Karenina. The experience inspired her to explore filmmaking from behind the camera as well. Encouraged by director Darejan Omirbayev, Ainur entered a directing workshop and began creating her own films. For Ainur, cinema is a collective art that requires the work and trust of an entire team. Acting and directing became two different ways of expressing herself — one through entering a character’s world, the other through creating and shaping an entire story. Today, Ainur continues to explore new dreams. She has returned to another childhood passion — dance — and takes part in international Latin American dance competitions. Her story is about a woman who refuses to limit herself to just one role. She continues to discover new meanings in art, in people, and in life itself. “I realized that it is never too late to make your dream come true.”

“For me, what matters most is enjoying life itself — being grateful for the fact that I am alive.”

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