Velko Kynev(1948-2011)

Velko Kynev was born in Elhovo in 1948. He graduated in acting at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria in 1973 in the class of Professor Apostol Karamitev . From 1973 to 1976 he played in the Drama Theatre Sliven , then played in the Satire Theatre for three seasons. Since 1979 he became a member of the troupe of the National Theatre "Ivan Vazov". Velko Kanev played over 40 roles in theater. For his role as Krusty Nikiforov in the drama "Easter Wine" by Konstantin Iliev Velko received the Prize "Asker" for leading actor in 1994. In 2007 " Teacher " by Jean-Pierre Dopa won second prize at the International Festival of mono performances "Monocle" in St. Petersburg. In 2008 he was invited to the Kings of Comedy. On 2 October the same year Velko Kynev was awarded the Order of St. St. Cyril and Methodius first degree of merit in the field of culture and art. On the same date Velko Kanev celebrated its 60th anniversary on the stage of the National Theatre with the premiere of the mono-drama " Twelve angry monologue ." He participated with leading roles in the films " Orchestra without a name ", " Boy last ", " Matriarchy ", " Manly Times"," Bon chance, Inspector! ", " All For Love " and others. Along with George Mamalev and Paul Poppandov create and band UFO, which is one of expressive satirists of socialism . They issued several plates, which enjoy great success. Their project later grew into a TV show club UFO. Velko Kanev died on 11 December 2011, 63 years after severe and prolonged illness.