Scandal of the indecent video, assassination attempt, divorce: What happened to Diana Yagofarova's fate?

Actress Diana Yagofarova, known not only in Uzbekistan but also in Russia and the CIS countries for her clever bride character in the film "Super Bride," celebrated her 36th birthday on February 27. It is hard to believe that Diana has only appeared in 4-5 films so far. After not being seen on screen for 15 years, the actress is now a mother of three children, a housewife, and has returned to active creativity.

Childhood

Diana Yagofarova was born on February 27, 1989, in Tashkent. Her father worked at an aviation factory, and her mother was a housewife. From a young age, she was interested in the film industry and began attending an acting skills club. The future actress studied with excellent grades in school.

Beginning of Creativity

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Continuing to participate in the theater club, 18-year-old Diana caught the attention of the famous Uzbek film director Bahrom Yoqubov one day. It was Bahrom Yoqubov who invited Diana to try herself in cinema. Thus, Diana entered the world of creativity and played an episodic role in Bahrom Yoqubov's film titled "Abandoned" in 2008.

Star Moments

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In 2008, the film "Super Bride," in which Diana played the lead role, was released in theaters. After the film's premiere, Diana became a true movie star. The film tells the story of an Uzbek guy who falls in love with a girl of Russian descent and the difficulties he faces in winning her heart. In turn, Diana's character also uses all her resources to win over a strict mother-in-law.

In 2009, Diana starred in a romantic film called "Ichkuyov." In the same year, another film featuring the actress, "Zirapcha," was presented to the audience. After that, there was a noticeable break in Diana's creativity.

Scandal Related to the Indecent Video

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While Diana Yagofarova was being recognized as one of the most successful debutants in Uzbek cinema, and audiences were eagerly awaiting her new projects, the actress completely disappeared from the screens. This was due to the spread of an indecent video featuring a girl who looked very much like Diana. In an interview given several years later, the actress mentioned that she even attempted suicide because of that incident.

— To put an end to this topic, I will say: I do not know where this video came from. I did not answer this question for 15 years. Because I do not have an answer to this question myself. But I understood how far people can go with their malicious actions. The video had a huge impact, and within minutes my whole life was ruined. At that time, I was famous throughout the country for my work, acting skills, and talent. But everything disappeared in an instant because of that video. It felt like a terrible nightmare. For some time, I did not go out at all.

Later, when people would ask, 'Are you that Diana?', I would say, 'No, I am not her.' There were even times when I distanced myself from my own identity. This was my protective reaction at that time. I was an 18-year-old girl then. I had no one to lean on to teach me how to behave in such a situation. More than anyone, I was afraid of how my grandmother would react to these events. But my grandmother supported me, keeping her head held high in this sorrowful situation. I had to leave the country for some time. I was not in Uzbekistan for a month.

My grandmother told me that this was a major provocation against me and comforted me. They have always supported me through good and bad times throughout my life. I do not know who spread this video. But the people in it look very much like us. The video spread like lightning, and everyone saw it. I want to emphasize one more thing: at that time, women's rights protection was not as developed as it is now. Today, this area has changed for the better. New laws are being adopted. There is a lot of talk about women's rights. But unfortunately, that was not the case back then, Diana says.

Personal Life

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Diana Yagofarova married a guy named Murod Yunusxo‘jayev in 2009. The couple is said to have met through mutual friends at a restaurant. Murod saw Diana at a cultural event and immediately felt the desire to marry her.

“At that time, I had two options. To go abroad and develop as an actress or to get married and dedicate myself to the family. Just as family is important for every woman, I chose the second option,” Diana said in one of her interviews.

Murod and Diana lived together for 14 years. During this time, they became parents to three boys. In an interview given in 2024, the actress spoke about her divorce from her husband.

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— It has been a year since our marriage ended. For a year now, I have decided to leave home. We are currently in the process of divorce. We maintain friendly relations with my ex-husband. I must say that he is a very good father to the children. I currently have three sons. I have always dreamed of adopting a girl from an orphanage, the actress says.

Return to Cinema

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Diana says that she has tried herself in many fields, but none of them have given her the joy that acting does.

— During the 15-year break, I tried myself in many fields, but I realized that nothing gives me the joy that cinema does. Therefore, I decided to return to cinema. I started filming in new series for those who are not indifferent to my creativity.

Diana Yagofarova starred in a comedy-crime film titled "Let's Go, Leave Everything" by Kazakh filmmakers in 2024. This film tells the story of two friends who consider themselves worthy of an "Oscar" but have not had much luck in real life and the difficult situation they find themselves in.