"Our People Abroad": Elzada Lives in Istanbul, Speaks 7 Languages, and Was a Stuntwoman in Several Turkish Series
Starting a career...
Elzada was born in 2000 in the village of Tüz-Bel, located in the Jalpak-Tash ayil district of the Uzgen region in the Osh province. After studying at the U. Saliev Lyceum, she continued her education at the Faculty of International Relations at Osh State University. In her childhood, she was fascinated by films featuring Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, and Van Damme, which inspired her to take up sports and later, stunt work. Thanks to her successes in various sports, she has established herself as a talented athlete. Her family and fellow villagers support her, even naming some sports facilities in her honor in her hometown.
Sports achievements...
Since 2017, Elzada has been actively engaged in wrestling and martial arts, becoming a three-time world and Asian champion, as well as a holder of numerous medals in various competitions. Her achievements include championships in hand-to-hand combat, wushu-sanda, pencak silat, and MMA. Sports have allowed Elzada to travel to more than 15 countries.
Path to the film industry...
While pursuing sports, Elzada began filming action videos, which quickly gained popularity on social media. This led to offers to work as a stunt performer in films, including Turkish projects. She has worked on series such as "Kürdüs Fatih," "Salahaddin Ayubi," "Kuruluş Osman," and others. Elzada notes that the famous actors she collaborated with turned out to be very down-to-earth and friendly, showing interest in Kyrgyz culture and its cuisine. She has also participated in Kyrgyz cinema, appearing in the film "Karachach."
Family roots...
Elzada's mother, Aysuluu Ashimova, works as a doctor, and her father has passed away. She has older brothers and a sister who are also actively involved in sports.
Language skills...
Elzada is fluent in Kyrgyz, Russian, Turkish, Uzbek, Kazakh, Turkmen, and English. In her free time, she enjoys reading and is learning to play the guitar.
Future plans...
Elzada plans to further develop her career in the film industry and stunt work, as well as to establish her own organization providing stunt services. She hopes to participate in Kyrgyz films and dreams of starting a family with her loved one.
Awards and recognitions...
Elzada has received numerous awards, including:
1. A letter of appreciation from the President of Kyrgyzstan,
2. A certificate of honor and medal from the Jogorku Kenesh,
3. A certificate of honor and medal from the Cabinet of Ministers,
4. A certificate of honor from the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy,
5. A certificate of honor from the Presidential Representative in the Osh region,
6. A certificate of honor from the Naryn City Committee of Physical Culture,
7. A certificate of honor from the Osh City Hall,
8. A certificate of honor from the Osh City Committee of Physical Culture,
9. The title of Best Athlete of the City of Osh for the years 2018-2024.
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