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SOPRANO ENERGY

Daria SOPRANO ENERGY

Piercing eyes, grace and maddening, deep, always memorable vocals - this is Daria Lvova. It is impossible not to notice such a girl. Especially on stage. She sings as if she “breathes,” easily changing genres, moods, and characters. Music was always with her, and Daria, after music school and classes in the Orpheus academic choral singing trio, continued to improve. She graduated from the Ufa State Academy of Economics and Service, but in the end she still returned to music. Because the talented person talented in everything, Dasha shot her own video as a director, played in KVN and participated in a variety of music competitions and festivals. There is always sensuality, character and boundlessness in her voice. And she also loves cats, rain and risk.

“I’m probably a maximalist by nature. Live - to the fullest, love - forgetting about reality, work - so that the viewer, sitting even in the very last row, feels and hears every nuance of the concert. It is impossible to be an artist and not give real emotions on stage, not to invest in what is happening. Also in life. Existing at full capacity, protecting yourself from everything, not trying anything new means missing out on a huge number of opportunities, not noticing the beauty around you, not enjoying what is happening. Therefore, on stage we always give everything to the audience, completely, so that they experience the full range of feelings from the music, just like us.”

Anna

FOLK soprano

Anna FOLK soprano

The real, warm, “summer” soprano of Anna Korolik always impresses with its purity of sound, emotionality and beauty. Is it possible for a voice to convey the coolness of a green forest and the murmur of a stream, the tenderness of a summer night and the enthusiasm of a holiday? Yes, it's possible. If it's Anya singing. Music career It began in childhood, when she mastered folk wind instruments and piano. And it continued first at the Perm Regional College of Arts and Culture, and then at the Russian Academy of Music. Gnesins. Whatever song she sings - joyful, sad, touching - generosity of feelings, breadth of emotions is her know-how. But if on stage Anna is sincerity itself, then in life she is a real mystery. One thing is clear: she is creative person, writes poetry, composes music, and one of her songs, “White River,” is included in the repertoire of the Soprano art group. It is known that her favorite song is “The Daisies Hid,” and her friends love her for her sensitivity and kindness.

Iveta

SOPRANO LATINO

Iveta SOPRANO LATINO

Bright, sultry, daring Latin soprano. The northern capital, where the family moved with little Iveta, did not in any way affect her hot temperament. Graduated from St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Culture, faculty " Musical art pop and artistic communication" with a specialization in "pop-jazz violin", "pop-jazz vocals". She acted in films, worked at Lenconcert, created a rock band, where she sang her own songs. Her voice has the chic of a French cabaret, light jazz, insinuation and sophistication. And when Iveta plays the violin, the atmosphere in the hall is electrified and scatters with sparks from the luxurious instrument in the hands of the luxurious artist. By the way, the lyrics for many songs from the Soprano repertoire are also her work. He loves music, life in all its diversity, and considers the most important thing in people to be neither more nor less, kindness and honesty.

“To live in our team, and to live successfully, you need, of course, an obsession with music. Understanding that you cannot exist without a stage - with all the ensuing consequences - no days off, endless rehearsals, rare meetings with friends and family. Plus self-discipline: maintaining yourself in ideal physical, vocal and moral shape. When I joined the art group, I automatically signed up for it. And I like it all!”

Olga

SOPRANO COLORATURA

Olga SOPRANO COLORATURA

The crystal voice of the team. Her talent was first polished in music school, and then at the Institute of Arts. Serebryakov and the Moscow Academy of Choral Art in the “solo singing” department. In her professional biography - best places at music competitions, work in opera companies and Solo career. Fragility, blond curls and dimples on the cheeks, combined with the flight of a voice somewhere behind the clouds, always make an unforgettable impression. A modern Turgenev young lady with an independent character, efficiency and a bright personality. A representative of academic vocals, Olya sings with ease in pop works. She also loves photography, subtle irony and high heels.

“... First there was a music school. Then 4 years at school, 5 years at institute. Everyone has gone through their long musical path absolutely purposefully, obviously in order to meet in the Sopranos project. And the fact that today the composition of the art group is exactly like this is not at all accidental. Of course, in a purely human way, we can somehow quarrel and be offended by each other. But for each of us, music is the meaning of life. Since we are all professionals in our field, we have one goal - creativity. We make new ones together musical discoveries, discuss some interesting solutions, give the audience a feeling of happiness and magic as much as possible during the performance. Thus, there is simply no time or desire left to sort things out. After all... “everything is transitory, but music is eternal!”

Tamara

JAZZ-MEZZO SOPRANO

Tamara JAZZ-MEZZO SOPRANO

Warm and reliable, like a fire in a fireplace, everyone loves the festive voice of Tamara Madebadze. This is melted chocolate, early warm autumn and bright temperament. Elegance, luxury, and at the same time mischief and a sense of humor are always with her. And her contact and unique flair for the audience determined that it was her entertainment that accompanies the performances of the art group. Since childhood, Toma has been very versatile - she wanted to become both a chemist-inventor and a dramatic actress. But in her soul there lived alone main love- to music. And the fact that Tamara’s mother is a musician also played a role and influenced her choice. Studying at a music school began, and the first victories appeared at a variety of music competitions. And then - the Institute contemporary art in the class “pop-jazz vocals”. At the same time, Tamara worked in various musical groups. Today she is a real, versatile artist who always brings new and interesting things to her images. Tamara loves travel and spring very much, and her favorite musical genres- rock, blues and jazz.

“Relationships with people are such a delicate matter...Honesty and delicacy, attention, sensitivity and warmth are only a small part of what is needed for harmony between loved ones. And, of course, time. This is what is sometimes lacking the most. But sometimes a short meeting, one call or even several kind words can do a lot. I sincerely wish everyone to always find time for their loved ones who so need your company!”

Zhenya

DRAMATIC SOPRANO

Zhenya DRAMATIC SOPRANO

A beauty from Hollywood films, a stylish, original singer with her own exclusive picture of the world. Her voice is soft, like moonlight, intriguing, like a mystery, exciting, like love. And, of course, many more comparisons are appropriate, but it’s better to hear it once. Zhenya, graduate of the Russian Academy of Music named after. Gnesins, before studying at one of the leading music universities in the country, she graduated from the Gnessin School, and also toured with the Bolshoi Children's Choir. Popova. Her repertoire includes the most diverse roles, her character is characterized by honesty and faith in her dreams, and only she herself knows what is in her soul. But when Zhenya is on stage, it’s always femininity, expression and real professional vocals. She is a very deep and subtle person, passionate about many things, but especially literature and psychology.

“You have to be able to enjoy the moment. Yes, set long-term goals, think about the future, but don’t forget that we live today, now, at this minute! You shouldn’t put it off until tomorrow, wait for Monday or Friday, graduation from university or a new job. It’s better to be, as they say, open-mind, to live with an open heart, to enjoy touching little things - someone’s eyes radiating with happiness, a kind word spoken while running, or simply good weather. And then goals will be achieved faster, bad days will pass easier, and relationships with people will become easier. I think it is precisely this philosophy of life that allows us to notice and hear the beauty around us!”

Iveta Rogova will become a mother in September. The girl shared with OK! happy news and talked about how her colleagues took this news and whether the pregnancy affected the creative plans of the team.

Photo: DR Iveta Rogova (SOPRANO-LATINO, electric violin)

American television has always been famous for its high-quality television series filmed on a variety of topics. In particular, already in the 90s their level was not much different from feature cinema. And the reason for this was solid funding from major television channels, which were not afraid to invest large sums of money in the production of series. And one of the most iconic television projects those years, undoubtedly, is "The Sopranos".

This cult series was filmed in the crime drama genre. It was about modern mafia groups. It is noteworthy that by that time this genre was not going through the best of times. Of the truly high-quality projects of this kind, it was possible to single out only “A Bronx Tale”, “Carlito’s Way” and the third part of the great “The Godfather” franchise. So The Sopranos became a bit of a mouthful fresh air for this genre, which has become quite boring to many viewers. And the main reason for the success of the series was the presence of such a colorful character as Tony. It was he who fell in love with millions of viewers around the world and became one of the most recognizable anti-heroes in the history of television. Next we will talk in detail about this fictional criminal. You will be able to learn many new facts about his biography, and you will also be able to better understand the character of the main character of the series “The Sopranos” - Tony.

The plot of the series "The Sopranos"

But first of all, it makes sense to briefly recall the plot of the film about Tony Soprano. Events take place in North Jersey. It was there that a large and influential criminal group settled, whose leader was this moment is a man named Tony Soprano. By nature, he is quite cruel and hot-tempered. It is for this reason that no one risks crossing his path. He firmly holds the family “business” in his hands, having the most loyal bandits under his command, ready to carry out any of his orders.

Tony Soprano also tries to do everything possible to give his family everything they need. In particular, he keeps children as far away from crime as possible and pays for their education. He also has a beloved wife, with whom Tony has conflicts from time to time. But soon the situation worsened. And the reason for this was unexpected attacks of panic that began to overcome the seasoned gangster. And in order to understand everything that is happening, he begins to secretly visit a psychotherapist, sharing with him all his experiences. But can a simple doctor help Tony overcome the crisis and return to normal life? And what will happen if someone from his criminal circle finds out that the mafia leader is visiting a “shrink”? Ahead of the main character will be numerous criminal showdowns, as well as problems in personal life, which will not be easy to solve.

Leading actor

The role of Tony Soprano was played by actor James Gandolfini. For him, participation in the TV series “The Sopranos” was the pinnacle of his career. It was because of this role that until the end of his life he became a hostage to one single image, unable to fully reveal his creative potential. Like many other cast members, James was of Italian-American descent. This also became an advantage for him during the casting process. The producers decided to invite the actor to audition after seeing his cameo role in the popular crime thriller True Romance, based on the script of the well-known Quentin Tarantino. As a result, Gandolfini amazed the producers with his acting and immediately received the coveted role of Tony Soprano. To better suit his character, James was forced to gain an extra 12 kilograms.

Before this, the actor played mostly small roles, which did not allow him to fully demonstrate all his talent. However, after The Sopranos, James still managed to take his place in Hollywood. In particular, in the same year, the famous film “8 Millimeters” was released with his participation, in which Nicolas Cage, incredibly popular in those years, also starred. This was followed by the successful "The Mexican", in which James Gandolfini had the opportunity to share the screen with Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts. No less successful for him was his appearance in the neo-noir "The Man Who Wasn't There." However, after this his career in feature films rapidly declined. Among more or less successful work We can only highlight the crime films “Dangerous Passengers of Train 123” and “Casino Robbery”. The actor managed to try his hand at a new role only in 2014. That's when he played main role in the dramatic film "Enough Words." It was well received by both critics and audiences. But James Gandolfini was not destined to live to see the premiere. On June 19, 2013, the actor died in hospital from cardiac arrest.

Biography of Tony

Next, we propose to talk in detail about the biography of the character Tony Soprano, which turned out to be no less fascinating and worthy of attention. From the series we find out that in the 60s, little Tony lived with his sisters Janice and Barbara in Newark. Their mother and father also lived with them. Even then, the head of the family was engaged in far from legal activities, occupying a prominent place in criminal circles. All this allowed the family to live in abundance. However, Tony repeatedly witnessed showdowns. This is what played a key role in the development of his personality.

Tony Soprano went to school (the series also contains footage from the hero’s childhood) with Artie Bucco and David Scatino. In the future they will remain his good friends, although they will not deal with the criminal world. Together, the friends had to go through many not-so-pleasant trials, which only strengthened their trust in each other. In high school, the main character also meets Carmella, who later became his wife. Shortly after graduating from high school, Tony tried to go to college and get a higher education. But the future criminal only lasted there for a few months. After that, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and formed his own group, which included people such as Silvio Dante and Ralph Cifaretto. In the future, the first will become one of Tony’s most faithful assistants and right hand. Tony's mentor was his father. However, in 1986 he died from the disease. So this post went to Uncle Junior, who throughout for long years was one of the key figures in the "family".

Initially, Tony was an ordinary six and tried to do everything possible to gain the trust of other members of the criminal gang. Years later, he still achieves respect and takes the place of his uncle Junior, who has pretty much given up due to age and illness. Tony Soprano's team included such colorful and charismatic personalities as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bompensiero, Polly Galtieri and the aforementioned Silvio Dante. Long years The "family" under Tony's leadership occupied a prominent place in Jersey and coexisted quite peacefully with other "families". But, as you know, sooner or later a division of power and a struggle for territory begins between the mafias. So members of the Soprano team repeatedly had to risk their lives and kill competitors in the most brutal ways.

Tony's family life

As mentioned above, Tony met his wife Carmella while still a schoolboy. They fell in love with each other almost immediately, and as a result, she became his faithful wife. Years later, Tony Soprano bought himself a house (address: 633 Stag Trail Road, North Caldwell, New Jersey). He chose housing located away from noisy streets and prying eyes. By the start of the first season, they already had two children - Meadow Soprano and Anthony Soprano Junior. He strongly supports his children in all their endeavors and allocates money for personal needs. But Tony doesn’t intend to pamper or be too condescending either. It doesn’t cost him anything to break down and yell at his household if the situation demands it. But most importantly, he tries with all his might to protect them from his secret life.

However, with Tony Soprano's wife, not everything is as smooth as he would like. And the reason for this is his numerous infidelities. Initially, Tony Soprano's wife, Carmella, tried to turn a blind eye to them. But soon numerous quarrels began to occur between them, which put Tony and Carmella's marriage in jeopardy. However, throughout the series they never completely separated, finding a compromise.

Over the years, problems with children also began to appear. Anthony Junior behaved extremely strangely and for a long time could not find a common language with his peers. Because of this, he began to have problems with his studies. And once he was almost expelled altogether. And only thanks to the influence of his father, the son was able don't fly out. As he grew older, he also could not get rid of his bad character, causing Tony a lot of inconvenience every now and then. There were also problems with my daughter. But here the reason was her personal life. The main character turned out to be extremely demanding in relation to the young gentlemen, which is why scandals arose again in the family.

As you know, many people have their own quirks and Tony Soprano is no exception to the rule. For example, for all his cruelty and cold-bloodedness towards people, Tony simply adores animal world. A great example is the episode in which he encounters ducks in his yard who have taken up residence in the pool. For several weeks he closely watched them and fed them. And when they unexpectedly flew away, he could not hold back his tears. You can also recall the situation in which Ralphie set fire to the stable in which Tony's favorite horse was located. He became so attached to her that in the end, after everything that happened, he killed Ralphie, saying before that: “She was an innocent, beautiful creature, and you killed her.”

Tony Soprano is also a big fan of classic heavy rock music. Throughout the series, he listens to tracks from the groups "AC/DC", " Deep Purple" And " Pink Floyd"As for film preferences, he considers the films with which he has long become classic in the USA to be an ideal actor and a model of courage.

In respect of personal qualities One can highlight Tony Soprano's attitude towards his family, which he puts above all else. He also treats his criminal team, which includes exclusively those close to him and loyal people. For their sake, Tony Soprano, whose photo you can see in the article, is ready to give his life if necessary. He also never forgives betrayal and lies. And if Tony finds out that you betrayed him, then rest assured that he will soon deal with you without an ounce of regret. In one of the episodes, he kills his old friend nicknamed Pussy, who began to cooperate with the FBI and leak information. Around the middle of the series, Tony Soprano also did not feel sorry for his school friend, who lost a round sum of money in his underground casino. But this time Tony did not have to resort to harsh methods, since the man committed suicide.

Key supporting characters

Undoubtedly, the most striking figure in the series is Tony Soprano. But in the background you can also see many important figures who deserve special mention. We present you some of them.

Christopher Moltisanti

One more important character series "The Sopranos" is Christopher Moltisanti. Tony replaced his real father and also brought him into the “family” in which Chris began to occupy a prominent place. Initially, Tony entrusted him with minor tasks, without involving him in serious disputes. However, seeing the young man’s desire, he still made him a full-fledged member of the team. But by nature, Christopher was an incredibly rude, envious and hot-tempered person, which repeatedly led to irreparable consequences not only for himself, but also for Tony Soprano.

Due to the rapid advancement in the “family”, a craving for unintentional violence began to arise in him. Repeatedly he committed actions without thinking, leaving behind many corpses. For the time being, Tony and his subordinates tolerated Christopher's antics. However, soon their further - worse. Christopher became seriously addicted to hard drugs, which completely worsened the situation. During the series, he dated Adriana La Cerva for a long time, and was also interested in acting, script writing and cinema in general. For some period of time I abstained from using drugs and alcohol. This helped him become a little more reserved and confident again. It’s only after a serious verbal altercation that he finally breaks down. One of the main episodes in Christopher's life is the birth of an illegitimate child. Because of drugs, he almost lost his life, being in a car with his child. Seeing all this, Tony can't stand it and kills Christopher.

Livia Soprano

Livia Soprano, who was Tony's mother, deserves special attention. From the very first episodes, it becomes clear that she has long been out of her mind and cannot adequately perceive reality. Tony Soprano's mother literally infuriates everyone in the household, and then begins to pose a threat. All this forces the main character to send his mother to a nursing home. The character appeared on screens in the first and second seasons. It was also planned to further participate in the plot of Livia Soprano. However, in 2000, actress Nancy Marchand, who played this role, died suddenly.

Janice Soprano

Another notable figure in the series is Tony Soprano's sister, Janice. She doesn't appear in the series very often. However, even during this period of time she manages to cause a lot of trouble for the experienced mafioso.

Tony Blundetto

This character appears approximately halfway through The Sopranos. The role of Tony Blundetto was played by the notorious Hollywood actor whom you may have seen in the films "Reservoir Dogs", "Con Air", "Fargo" and "The Big Lebowski". This is not the first time this actor has had the opportunity to play criminals, in whose role he looks incredibly convincing. However, Blundetto, who is Tony Soprano's cousin, does not lack a comic edge. In particular, Blundetto, trying to return to the criminal world after a long prison sentence, continually gets into trouble, from which for the time being the main character pulled him out. As a result, one of the murders he committed almost unleashed a large-scale war between two influential criminal groups. So the appearance of this character in the plot was an extremely successful idea. Buscemi, as always, played his role brilliantly and was remembered by the audience.

Selected Tony Soprano Quotes

A character like Tony has become so iconic that some of his statements have been dismantled into quotes. Let's look at just a few of them, the most famous.

Tony Soprano once said: “I decide what and how it will be! And if you don’t love me anymore, I’m very sorry, but that’s nonsense, because you may not love me, but you will respect me!”

The following words were also put into Tony’s mouth: “All friends sooner or later let you down. Family is your only support.” That's a strong word, isn't it?

It is also impossible not to agree with another statement by Tony: " The more you lie, the less likely you are to stop.".

Finished

First season

At a family picnic, Tony fainted, the hospital told him that this was not a physiological abnormality, but a psychological one, and on the recommendation of his neighbor doctor, Bruce Cusamano, Anthony goes to see psychotherapist Jennifer Melfi. Tony cannot tell all the details of his life due to loyalty to his “family” and vow of silence. Dr. Melfi also immediately warned that if she learns anything about even possible harm to a person, she is legally obligated to report this information to the police. In the process of therapy, some details of Anthony's life are revealed, his attitude towards life, towards his family, towards his children and towards his mother, who makes him very nervous, since no matter what he does, no matter how he behaves, his mother Livia is always unhappy. Tony carefully hides the fact of visiting a psychotherapist from his friends and assistants.

In the first episode, most of the participants in the series are introduced. Tony's friends: Jackie Aprile, Silvio "Seal" Dante, Polly Galtieri, Salvator "Big Pussy" Bompensiero and Christopher "Chrissy" Moltisanti, as well as his family members - Livia Soprano (mother), Corrado "Junior" Soprano (uncle, older brother father), Carmela Soprano (wife) and children Meadow and AJ Soprano.

Chrissy is Carmela's nephew, but Tony loves him so much that he can't call him anything other than nephew. Tony loves and cares for Christopher, entrusting him with small tasks, and Christopher himself wants to join the “organization.” Christopher also commits robberies with his friend Brandon "Chub" Filon.

The head of the family, Jackie Aprile, fell ill with cancer, and during his illness he handed over the reins to Anthony, which greatly upsets Junior. He believes that Tony is walking over heads, or rather through his head. One day, Christopher and Brandon robbed a Kamli truck owned by Junior, which made the latter very angry. Tony settled this conflict by saying that there wouldn't be another time like this. Brandon persuades Christopher to rob Junior again, but Chrissie refuses, so Philone goes on the case with other people. During the robbery, uncoordinated actions occurred as a result of which the driver died. Brandon, in a panic, goes to Christopher and asks him through his uncle to solve this problem. Christopher calls Tony, tells him how it all happened and asks him to get rid of them. Junior personally and his right-hand man Michael "Mikey" Palmisi showed up at Brandon Filone's apartment and "Mikey" shot him in the eye with the words "Hi Jack, bye Jack." After the death of Giacomo "Jackie" April, Tony becomes the "Boss", since no one can become a full-fledged boss. Ackley DiMeo, serving life in prison, remains the de facto boss of the DiMeo family. Only after his death will the DiMeo family be called the Soprano family. So, by the conspiracy of the caporegime - Jimmy Altieri, Raymond Curto, Laurence "Larry Boy" Barese, Junior was appointed "Boss" of the family, to play the role of a lightning rod for the FBI. Junior often visits Livia in a nursing home, where Tony has placed her against her will. Also, other capos settled their mothers in this establishment, and from time to time they held meetings there, without fear of FBI wiretapping. Junior learns about this from Livia, and, thinking that they want to remove him, he is going to remove his nephew. Livia understands what she's talking about we're talking about, but tells Junior he doesn't want to hear anything. During the attack, Tony was able to protect his life, killing one and wounding another participant in the attack. Having escaped with bruises and abrasions, Tony finds out who ordered him. The mother suffers a pseudo-stroke, and Junior is arrested by the FBI on indictments.

History of creation

Concept

Before starting work on The Sopranos, David Chase spent about twenty years producing various television series and writing scripts for them, and took an active part in such projects as The Rockford Files, I'll Fly Away and North Exposure. Initially, he was going to make a feature-length film about a gangster undergoing psychotherapy due to problems with his mother, but later, on the advice of his manager, Lloyd Brown, he decided to adapt the work to a multi-episode format. In 1995, he entered into an agreement with the Brillstein-Gray production center and wrote the original script for the pilot episode. While thinking through the plot, Chase used his personal experience and memories of growing up in New Jersey, tried to imagine my own family life in a criminal environment. For example, the complex relationship between protagonist Tony Soprano and his mother, Livia, is loosely based on Chase's relationship with his mother. At that time, the screenwriter himself used the services of a psychotherapist, so he decided to introduce Dr. Jennifer Melfi into the plot, who would listen to the protagonist’s personal problems from episode to episode. More from youth Chase admired the mafia, grew up watching classic gangster films like The Public Enemy, was very fond of the crime series The Untouchables, and real life repeatedly dealt with people from criminal backgrounds. The plot was based on the activities of the real-life Decavalcante mafia family, New Jersey's premier organized crime group based in the city of Elizabeth. Italian by origin (his real name Decesare), Chase believed that the mafia environment would allow him to touch on the topics of ethnic self-identification of Italian-Americans, speculate on the nature of violence and many other problems.

Chase and producer Brad Gray, head of the Brillstein-Gray Center, pitched The Sopranos to several television networks. Previously, people from the Fox Broadcasting Company became interested in the idea, but after reading the script for the pilot episode, they still refused to continue working. Soon the unusualness and great potential of the show was noticed by HBO; then director Chris Albrecht ordered funds to be allocated for the filming of the first episode, describing his impressions in the following words:

The pilot episode, originally called simply "Pilot", but renamed "The Sopranos" for the DVD edition, was filmed in 1997, with Chase himself acting as director. HBO management, after viewing the footage, postponed the show for quite a long time, ordering a full season of thirteen episodes only a year later. The premiere, therefore, took place on January 10, 1999, “The Sopranos” became the second after “Oz” HBO dramatic television series with an hour-long episodes.

Casting

Most of the show's actors, like their characters, are Italian-American, and many of them have previously starred together in various crime films and TV series. For example, 27 people from cast"The Sopranos" starred in the 1990 film "Goodfellas", including the leading actors: Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Tony Sirico. Eight actors participated in the 1999 comedy Blue-Eyed Mickey.

The team of actors was assembled as a result of a long audition, all the applicants were personally reviewed by Chase, and none of those who came were sure of their choice until the very end. In particular, Michael Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti, beat out several competitors and noted in an interview: “He had a stone face, he endlessly gave advice, constantly asked to repeat certain things - usually this happens when the game is unsuccessful. I decided that he didn’t like it, he just said “Thank you,” and I left, thinking that I would never come back here. But then they suddenly called me.” James Gandolfini was invited to try out for the lead role after casting director Susan Fitzgerald saw his performance in a small fragment from the 1993 film Love Actually. Lorraine Bracco, who played the wife of the main gangster in Goodfellas, was originally planned for the role of Carmela Soprano, but later she asked to be given the role of Dr. Jennifer Melfi - the actress wanted to try something new, to test her abilities in a different role. Tony Sirico, who himself has a criminal past, agreed to play Paulie Galtieri on the condition that his character would not end up becoming a “snitch.” Steven Van Zandt, better known as the guitarist of the E Street Band, had no previous acting experience, but Chase was impressed by his performance at the 1997 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and decided to cast him in the role of Silvio Dante, consigliere ) of the Soprano family, and for the role of his wife, Gabriela, they called real wife musician, Mourin.

Cast

• Eddie Falco - Carmela Soprano
• Michael Imperioli - Christopher "Chrissy" Moltisanti
• Lorraine Bracco - Dr. Jennifer Malfi
• Steve Van Zandt - Silvio "Sil" Dante
• Tony Sirico - Peter Paul "Paulie" Galtieri
• Robert Iler - Anthony "AJ" Soprano Jr.
• Jamie-Lynn Sigler - Madow Soprano
• Aida Turturro - Janice Soprano
• Dominic Chianese - Corrado "Junior" Soprano
• Drea di Matteo - Adriana La Cerva
• Marchand Nancy - Livia Soprano

Crimes of actors

Series

In total, the series has 86 episodes, combined into six seasons. The first five seasons consist of thirteen episodes, while the sixth season consists of twenty-one episodes.

see also

• TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time

Notes

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4. Mark Lee. Wiseguys: A conversation between David Chase and Tom Fontana (English). Writers Guild of America (May 2007). Archived from the original on February 17, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2010.
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6. Robin Dougherty. Chasing TV (English) . Salon.com (January 20, 1999). (inaccessible link - story) Retrieved September 22, 2010.
7. Will Dana."Sopranos" Creator Shoots Straight. Rolling Stone (March 10, 2006). Archived from the original on February 17, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
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Biography of the criminal life of Anthony Soprano - all the criminal details of the DiMeo family

Anthony Soprano is the de facto boss of the New Jersey DiMeo "family", although he is technically only the acting "acting boss". This complex title is explained by the fact that the official boss is Dominic "Ackley" DiMeo, who is serving a life sentence, and the official "acting boss" is Corrado "Junior" Soprano, who is in a mental hospital.

EARLY YEARS

Anthony Soprano was born into a family with close ties to the mafia. His father, Giovanni "Johnny Boy" Soprano and uncle Corrado "Junior" Soprano were soldiers and later caporegimes in the DiMeo crime "family".

Tony admired his father and decided to follow in his footsteps. But his parents insisted that he get a higher education. Tony studied for three years and dropped out of college, but managed to gain some cultural knowledge.
Together with his childhood friends, many of whom were also relatives of the mafia, he began to commit petty crimes. Tony had outstanding leadership qualities. The only person in his company who surpassed him in leadership was Jackie Aprile. His older brother, Richie Aprile, was a gang soldier and important breadwinner.

Tony and Jackie's youth gang also included Silvio Dante, Ralph Cifarreto and Tony Blundetto. For your future wife Tony began courting Carmella while still in school. In addition, people close to him - school friend Artie Bucco, a restaurateur, and Chris Moltisanti, a younger cousin whom Tony considers his nephew. Tony also has fond memories of his uncle, Junior Soprano, who spent more time with him than his father and taught him to play baseball. The nickname is simply the first letter of the name "Tony".

CARIER START

Tony joined his father's team and began to master the "basics of the trade" under the guidance of soldiers Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri and Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero. But he, along with Jackie Aprile and other childhood friends, dreamed of fast career in the mafia. The young people conceived a daring plan that threatened very serious trouble. In the late 70s they robbed " Big game poker", a regular card competition, which was held under the patronage of caporegime Michele "Feature" La Manna. Sicilian La Manna arrived in the States as an adult, and became one of the most powerful capos in New Jersey.

Richie Aprile and Johnny Boy Soprano stood up for the youngsters, and they got away with it, although, of course, they had to return the money. But the main thing is that they became famous and earned admiration for their audacity. Jackie Aprile and Tony Soprano became " rising stars» New Jersey Mafia.

In 1982, Tony “made bones” - he committed his first murder. He did this on behalf of his father and under the supervision of Paulie Walnuts. Tony soon became a "made" soldier.

PANIC ATTACKS

Tony has a slight mental disorder.

Occasionally, he experiences attacks—panic attacks—that result in him losing consciousness or being close to fainting. Undoubtedly, this is very inconvenient for the boss of the “family”, so he began to see a psychiatrist. But this is also a risk: if his colleagues find out about his visits to the psychiatrist, he will have problems. However, panic attacks also brought benefits to Tony. Due to the attack, he missed the planned raid, which failed. As a result, he remained free, and his cousin Tony Blundetto received 17 years.

Because of this, Tony always felt guilty towards his cousin.

In addition, Tony has a very tense relationship with his oppressive, grumpy mother, who criticizes him all the time. The doctor believes that this is one of the reasons for his panic attacks.

ELEVATION

In 1986, Johnny Boy Soprano died suddenly of emphysema. With the support of Paulie Walnuts and "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero, Tony inherits his father's team. The other team in the "family" is led by his uncle Junior.

Since that time, Tony has been the de facto leader of the DiMeo “family.” He has to go through many conflicts and crises, losing loved ones and risking his life.