All actors of Diesel Show: biographies, new faces and cast of comedians.
Today, it is difficult to find a comedy show that can compete with «Diesel Show». Each actor of «Diesel Show» has their own role, charisma, and character. Recently, one of the leading actresses left the show, making both old and new actors of «Diesel Show» interesting to the public again.
Main actors of «Diesel Show»
If you look at the actors of «Diesel Show» biographies, you can learn a lot of interesting things about each actor and actress. And although each of them is a comedian, they also demonstrate good results as actors.
It is worth starting with the fact that «Diesel Show» is a Ukrainian humoristic project that gained wide popularity among viewers from its first episodes. Its feature is the precise combination of current humor, political satire, household sketches, and musical numbers. The team of «Diesel Studio» has become a unique phenomenon on Ukrainian television, as viewers see not just actors but a real family, where each participant has their own charisma, character, and unwavering support from colleagues.
Over Time, the show has gone through periods of rise and tragic losses, the most painful being the death of actress Marina Poplavskaya in 2018. However, the team stood strong, renewed itself, and continued to bring joy to millions of viewers across the country. Today, «Diesel Show» is not just jokes; it is a part of Ukrainian cultural identity, associated with sincerity, laughter, and resilience.
After 2018, when the show lost Marina Poplavskaya, new actors joined the team, bringing fresh ideas and new energy. Alexander Berezhok, Dmitry Tankovich, as well as young actors who now appear in sketches joined the collective. They successfully complement the main backbone of the team and allow the show to develop and adapt to new themes and trends.
Not long ago, one of the main actresses also left the show independently, as she saw no further development for herself.
Yana Glushchenko
Yana Glushchenko is one of the brightest actresses of the show, adored by viewers for her sharp humor, temperament, and charisma. Her heroines are often daring, ironic but sincere women from the people, with whom any Ukrainian can easily identify. In sketches, she plays wives, lovers, officials, housewives, and her characters are always highly lifelike.
She was born in 1984 in Zhytomyr. She graduated from the Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema, and Television named after I. Karpenko-Kary. Before «Diesel Show», Yana participated in various theatrical and television projects; however, her role in this comedic collective brought her true fame. In 2021, the actress became a mother, giving birth to a son, which was an important event in her life. Offstage, Yana leads an active lifestyle, travels, and engages in sports.
It was Yana who left the show a few months ago. As the girl states, she got tired of the work and the monotony of her characters.
Instagram of Yana Glushchenko.
Victoria Sergeyivna Bulitko
Victoria Bulitko is an actress, singer, screenwriter, and a true headliner of «Diesel Show». Her roles are emotional, plastic, often with elements of parody. Viewers remember her for the image of «an ordinary woman with her character», who can «put in place» even the most audacious man.
Victoria was born in 1983 in Zaporizhzhia and graduated from the Kyiv University of Theatre and Cinema. She has experience working in theater, where she gained acting stamina. She joined the show from the first season and became an integral part of it. Offstage, Victoria engages in music, writes songs, takes an active stance on helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and often performs charity concerts. She is also the author of many mini-scripts for the show’s sketches.
Instagram of Victoria Bulitko.
Egor Krutogolov
Egor Krutogolov is not just an actor but also the creative director and face of «Diesel Studio». His characters are charismatic men «with a belly» who find themselves in funny situations and always evoke a smile. His style is benevolent humor without aggression, with a subtle subtext and respect for the viewer.
He was born in 1983 in Kyiv. He received his education at the Nizhyn Pedagogical Institute, and then at the Kyiv Theatre University. He began his acting career with performances in KVN, particularly in the teams «Girls from Zhytomyr» and «Team of Ukraine». Together with his partners, he founded «Diesel Studio», which gave a new impulse to Ukrainian humor. In private life, Egor is a caring father and husband. He often shares photos with his family and supports the Ukrainian army, participating in charity marathons.
Smorygin Yevgen Mikhailovich
Yevgen Smorygin is a Belarusian-Ukrainian actor who mostly plays the roles of ordinary men, married men, taxi drivers, and entrepreneurs in the show - all those characters that viewers easily recognize in their own lives. His talent for transformation, mimicry, and intonation make every performance unique.
He was born in 1978 in Minsk. He moved to Ukraine, where he continued his acting career. He has experience acting in theater and in the improvisational show «Country U». Smorygin is considered one of the most flexible actors in the collective, especially due to his ability to improvise and convey the subtlest emotional nuances.
In 2022, he actively supported Ukraine during the full-scale invasion, despite his Belarusian origins. He emphasizes that for him, Ukraine is a native home. Offstage, he is a loving father of three children and an avid fishing enthusiast.
Yevgen Ivanovich Gashenko
Yevgen Gashenko is a true veteran of Ukrainian humor. In «Diesel Show», he appears in the images of colorful men - slightly naive, somewhat grumpy, but sincere and funny. His heroes are typical «uncles from the district center», among whom many recognize their relatives, neighbors, or acquaintances.
He was born in 1981 in Chernihiv. He began his career in humor at KVN, where he was the captain of the «Diesel» team. Later, he became one of the co-founders of «Diesel Show». He has charisma, a recognizable manner of speech, and vast experience in comedy. His acting skill often manifests itself in household sketches with deep subtext.
In real life, Yevgen is a modest person who values family and friends. In his free time, he enjoys sports and fishing. He never stays aside when it comes to helping the army or civilians during the war.
Berezhok Oleksandr Kostyantynovych
Oleksandr Berezhok is one of those actors who added a special type of humor to «Diesel Show» - more philosophical but no less funny. In sketches, he often plays the roles of intelligentsia, officials, taxi drivers, or «enthusiast engineers»; his characters have an expressive ironic nature. Viewers loved him for his ability to pause and respond subtly to absurd situations.
He was born in 1976 in Kryvyi Rih. He received his education at Kryvyi Rih Technical University, after which he joined the KVN humor movement. It was there that he met Yevgen Gashenko and became one of the constant participants of the «Diesel» team. He joined «Diesel Show» not from the first season but quickly became a favorite of the public due to his recognizable style.
Offstage, Berezhok is interested in cinema, music, and classical literature. He is not very active on social networks but periodically appears in joint videos on the «Diesel Studio» YouTube channel and gives interviews in which he shares his creative plans and vision of Ukrainian humor.
Instagram of Oleksandr Berezhok.
Marusya Grytsuk
Marusya Grytsuk is a young and energetic actress who joined «Diesel Show» as a new face, representing Generation Z in humor. She became a worthy replacement for the female cast after changes in the team. Her heroines are modern girls, with characteristic youthfulness, irony, and a light rebellious spirit.
She was born in 1995. She received her education at the Kyiv University of Culture and Arts. Before joining «Diesel Show», she participated in theatrical productions, appeared in short films, and actively worked on Instagram and TikTok, creating short humorous videos. Her first appearances on the show were episodic, but thanks to her sincerity and natural acting, she became a permanent participant.
Offstage, Marusya is passionate about fashion, dances, and participates in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, actively engaging in charity initiatives and performances in frontline cities.
Sergiy Pysarenko
Sergiy Pysarenko is a familiar face not only to Ukrainian but also to Russian-speaking viewers. Previously, he was one of the duo with Yevgen Nikishin in the KVN team «District City», with which he performed on stages across the CIS. In «Diesel Show», their duo revived in a new, Ukrainian quality, with patriotic notes and sharp social satire.
He was born in 1968 in Magnitogorsk (Russia); however, after the full-scale invasion, he supported Ukraine and left the Russian market. His appearance in Ukrainian humor became evidence that true art knows no borders when it comes to human values. Pysarenko plays the roles of parents, uncles, and middle-aged men that you cannot help but recognize.
Since the beginning of the war, he left Ukraine and automatically lost his right to stay on the show.
Yevgeniy Nikishin
Yevgeniy Nikishin is another member of the «diesel duet» with Pysarenko, who easily wins the audience with his sincerity and comedic manner of delivery. In sketches, he often plays the roles of somewhat naive men who constantly find themselves in awkward situations due to their simplicity or greed. His performance is a masterclass in precise timing, mimicry, and pauses.
He was born in Omsk and has been engaged in humor since his teenage years. He began his career in KVN, where he gained recognition. After 2014, he increasingly worked in Ukraine, and at the beginning of the war, he left Ukraine.
Tankovich Dmitro Leonidovych
Dmitro Tankovich is a Belarusian-Ukrainian TV presenter, actor, and screenwriter who appeared in «Diesel Show» as a host and guest, and later became a full-fledged member of the team. His presentation style is intellectual, balanced, with subtle humor and self-irony. Viewers immediately remembered him as «that host who doesn't overdo it with jokes but is always funny».
He was born in 1978 in Minsk. After 2014, he moved to Ukraine, where he quickly integrated into the media space. He was the host of the show «I Change My Wife», «Ukraine's Got Talent», and also wrote scripts for many television projects. In «Diesel Show», he is responsible not only for humor but also for the logical construction of performances, sometimes performing roles of announcers, officials, or «life teachers».
Dmitro actively expresses support for Ukraine, participates in charity events, and volunteer initiatives. You can often see him not only at concerts but also in live broadcasts of charity marathons.
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