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Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1986-08-12

Place of Birth

Karasaz village, Raimbek District, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

Yerkebulan Daiyrov

Biography

Yerkebulan Muratovich Daiyrov was born on August 12, 1986, in Karasaz village, Raimbek District, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. In 2008, he graduated from the Faculty of Musical Theater and Variety Arts at the T. K. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts. Since 2006, he has been an actor at the Mukhtar Auezov Kazakh State Academic Drama Theater. Over the years, he has received several prestigious awards, including the "Serper" Youth Union Prize in 2013, the Baurzhan Momyshuly "Namys" Order in 2015, and the title of Honored Artist of Kazakhstan in 2018. In 2021, he gained international recognition by winning the "Best Asian Actor" award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in the movie Sunflower, directed by Eli Gilman. On July 25, 2014, he married actress Leila Muratovna Tleuova. The couple has two daughters, Kausar (born March 23, 2015) and Salima (born May 5, 2019), as well as a son, Bauyrzhan (born November 16, 2022). Yerkebulan Daiyrov is known for his roles in films such as Kash (2022), The Way of the Leader: Astana (2018), and Amre (2018).

Known for

Rise of the Conqueror

Rise of the Conqueror

In the 14th-century, as the Silk Road crumbles and rival factions tear the land apart, fearless warrior Timur emerges from exile. Stripped of everything, he fights to unite the fractured kingdoms, using strategy and sheer will to carve an empire from chaos. Undefeated in battle and widely regarded as one of history’s greatest military leaders and tacticians, not to mention one of its most brutal, Timur would found the Timurid Empire, which ruled over modern-day Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia.

Qas

Qas

A story about the harsh times during colonization and famine of the 1930’s. The main character, gravedigger Isatai, played by Yerkebulan Dairov, will find himself faced by a hard choice that will predetermine the fate of his village.

The Legend of Tomiris

The Legend of Tomiris

This is the story of the life of the great queen of the steppe - legendary Tomiris. She is destined to become a skillful warrior, survive the loss of close people and unite the Scythian/Saka tribes under her authority.

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

In order to fulfill his father's last will, the Cossack Aljoha goes abroad to worship the Virgin Mary. The road takes him through the Ottoman Empire, where he is captured and becomes the janissary Ali. However, nothing can stop a free Cossack. Aljoha does not lose hope that he will regain his freedom, fulfill his father's will, meet love and return to his homeland.

The Conquest of Siberia

The Conquest of Siberia

Ivan Demarin, a young officer of Peter the First’s new guards, follows the Tsar’s order and goes to the frontier town of Tobolsk, deep in the Siberian forest. There Ivan falls in love for the first time and he and his regiment happen to be involved in conspiracy of local princes who hunt for gold in the town of Yarkand. His fort is surrounded by hordes of wild Dzungars and there is no one to call for help…

Seven Pirates

Seven Pirates

Late 1970s. Dinmukhamed Kunaev brings together seven Kazakhs — criminals and homeless youths — and entrusts them with a secret mission against the Soviet regime. Their goal is to stop nuclear weapons testing at the Semipalatinsk Test Site, which threatens humanity.

Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword

Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword

Set in the 15th century, the story follows the formation of the Kazakh state after the death of Genghis Khan and the usurpation of power by one of Khan's descendants, leading the sultans Kerei and Janibek to resort to some nomadic tribes to remove the usurper, hoping for a better life and freedom.

Sweetie, You Won't Believe It

Sweetie, You Won't Believe It

Dastan can no longer stand the constant nagging of his highly pregnant wife and decides to run away for at least one day with his friends. The men go fishing, which would have gone smoothly, if not for a series of unforeseen events.

Kazakh Khanate: The Golden Throne

Kazakh Khanate: The Golden Throne

XV century. In the vast expanses of Eurasia, the descendants of Genghis Khan create their own state. The promised land of Kazakh Khanate is resisting its enemies..

Taraz

Taraz

Once upon in a time in Taraz, a bunch of friends goes to night club and find themselves in a tricky situation after conflict with son of local mobster.

Тәубе

Тәубе

Toll Bar

Toll Bar

Rauan works at a parking lot in a prestigious residential complex. Aidar drives past it every day in his father, an oil worker, in an expensive car. Both strive to build their lives on their own. They live in the same city, cross paths in the same courtyard, but there’s a chasm between them. There’s a barrier between them, created by wealth and poverty. One day, Aidar and Rauan will cross paths, and their worlds will collide.

Sunflower

Sunflower

Teenager Amir hides from reality in his virtual world. Unlike problems at home and at school, everything is simple and clear in the game. However, conflicts are accumulating, including due to attachment to such a digital escape.

Super courier

Super courier

Timur is a kind-hearted courier who is always ready to help others, even at his own expense. One day, after defending a respected judge from a group of thugs, he receives an unusual offer—to become the driver for the judge’s daughter, Sabina. However, he soon realizes that his real job is to be her bodyguard, as a powerful enemy of the family is willing to do anything to take her away. When Sabina is kidnapped, Timur must cast aside his fears and become a hero to save her and uncover why she is so important to the criminals.

The Stars Have Aligned

The Stars Have Aligned

An English correspondent arrives in Astana to interview the named Leader of the Nation Nazarbayev. Nazarbayev is hosting an English guest. The interview turns into Nazarbayev's story about life, fate and the difficult path of gaining independence. The President introduces the writer to local customs, at the same time telling about the most difficult periods of his life, from his appointment in 1984 as chairman of the Council of Ministers to becoming President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 1991.