Matyoqub Matchonov
People's Artist of Uzbekistan (2026), stage and film actor known for roles in Shabnam, Uylanish and Tilim qursin; chairman of the Union of Cinematographers of Uzbekistan.
- Occupation:
- Actor, Film actor, Stage actor
- Born:
- 1956
- Birthplace:
- Tashkent
Biography
Matyoqub Matchonov was born in 1956 in Tashkent. After school he entered the Tashkent Institute of Theatre and Fine Arts. In 1985 he began his career at the Yosh Gvardiya Theatre.
Over the years he has appeared in a wide range of films. His comic roles, including one in the film Bozor ko'rmagan yigit, made him popular with audiences. In the 2000s and 2010s he played in many Uzbek films, among them Shabnam, Uylanish, Tilim qursin and To'qlikka sho'xlik. In 2025 he played the lead in the drama Farz.
Since 2018 he has been chairman of the Union of Cinematographers of Uzbekistan. In 2019 he chaired the selection commission of the national film festival Golden Humo.
He was awarded the Order of Friendship in 2016. In 2026 he was granted the honorary title People's Artist of the Republic of Uzbekistan by a presidential decree.
Education
- State Institute of Arts and Culture of UzbekistanUniversity · Tashkent
Career
- Union of Cinematographers of Uzbekistanchairman · Tashkent · 2018–presentEveryone who held this post →
- Yosh Gvardiya Theatreactor · 1985–…
Awards
People's Artist of Uzbekistan2026 · Uzbekistan
Order «Do'stlik» (Friendship)2016 · Uzbekistan
Life path
- 1956Birth
Born in Tashkent.
- 1985Yosh Gvardiya Theatre
Began working as an actor at the theatre.
- 2016Order of Friendship
Awarded the Order of Friendship.
- 2018Chairman of the Union of Cinematographers
Elected chairman of the Union of Cinematographers of Uzbekistan.
- 2019Golden Humo selection commission
Chaired the selection commission of the national film festival.
- 2025Farz
Played the lead role in the drama.
- 2026People's Artist
Granted the title People's Artist of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Filmography
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