Tursynbek Qabatov
| Tursynbek Qabatov | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 October 1979 Aqpäter, Kaztal District, West Kazakhstan Region, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union |
| Alma mater | Kazakh Agro Technical University |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Genres | |
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| Spouse |
Möldir Mūqanova
(m. 2003; sep. 2025) |
Tūrsynbek Amanğaliūly Qabatov[a] (Kazakh: Тұрсынбек Аманғалиұлы Қабатов; born 10 October 1979) is a Kazakh comedian, actor, and media personality. Previously known for his work as a KVN comedian, he later started performing independently.[1]
Early life
[edit]Qabatov was born on 10 October 1979 in the Aqpäter village of the Kaztal District, West Kazakhstan Region, Soviet Kazakhstan. His parents were kolkhoz people. His mother, Taliga, currently still resides in the village, and his father died in 2012.[1]
Qabatov hails from the Begimbet branch of the Qipchaq tribe from the Middle jüz. His mother was from the Qaraqoily tribe, which makes him maternally related to fellow comedian Nurlan Koyanbayev.[3] He did not grew up shy and quiet, until his school class was assigned a new teacher, Gülniazat. After school, Qabatov studied at Kazakh Agro Technical University in Astana.[1]
Career
[edit]During his university studies, he started his KVN career as "Agrarka sarbazdary" ("Soldiers of the Agrarian") student team captain. Afterwards, he became a member of the Kazakh national teams "Astana.kz" and "KaZakhs". He has thus performed in Sochi and at the KVN Supreme League.[1]
During his KVN years, Qabatov struggled with publicly speaking Russian. His accent later became his signature feature, as well as his female roles. In 2010, he became best player of the season.[1]
After his success at KVN, he opened two theatres, "Bazaq Joq" and "Äzil Älemi" in 2011, and in 2018, opened the first comedy and satire theatre in Astana. Later, he became a TV show host of the shows "KTK-da Qabatov" and "Good evening, Kazakhstan!".[1]
In January 2023, Qabatov was appointed creative producer of the Khabar Agency.[4]
Controversies
[edit]In 2021, it was reported that Qabatov's daughter was caught cheating at the Unified National Testing (ŪBT) exam by switching places with another girl. He later clarified not being aware of the plan beforehand.[5][6]
In June 2025, Qabatov was arrested and taken to court for vandalism. Before this, a drunken Qabatov started a feud onboard of an airplane, where he cursed at airline employees.[7]
Personal life
[edit]During his studies in Astana, Qabatov met dombrist, economist, and fellow student Möldir Mūqanova. They got married in 2003, and have five children:[1] three daughters and two sons.[8] Mūqanova leads an arts school opened by Qabatov. In 2021, their daughter, Ädemi, graduated school.[1]
In June 2025, rumors have surfaced that Qabatov has obtained a second wife. It was said that she was born in 1997, in Besaryq, Syrdariya District, Kyzylorda Region, and that they share a son.[9] Qabatov's official wife, Möldir Mūqanova, has confirmed the rumors, saying that "you can't hide anything from the people anymore these days", and refused to confirm whether or not they divorced.[2]
Health problems
[edit]During an Astana jubilee concert on 6 July 2025, Qabatov revealed going through a craniotomy operation.[10]
Awards and honors
[edit]Qabatov was named Honored Artist of Kazakhstan in 2015.[5]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Often transliterated as Tursynbek Amangaliyevich Kabatov through a Russified Romanization of Турсынбек Амангалиевич Кабатов.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i Nagornaya, Anastasiya (3 June 2021). "Турсынбек Кабатов: биография и творческий путь" [Tursynbek Qabatov: biography and creative path]. nur.kz (in Russian). Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ a b "«Это жизнь. Я приняла это»: супруга Турсунбека Кабатова впервые высказалась о слухах вокруг семьи" ["So is life. I have accepted that": wife of Tursynbek Qabatov has commented the rumors about her family for the first time]. ru.qaz365.kz (in Russian). 29 June 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ Äbişeva, Alma (9 January 2023). "Турсынбек Кабатов оказался родственником Нурлана Коянбаева" [Tursynbek Qabatov turned out to be a relative of Nurlan Koyanbayev]. caravan.kz (in Russian). Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Турсынбек Кабатов стал креативным продюсером "Хабара"" [Tursynbek Qabatov became creative producer of "Khabar"]. informburo.kz (in Russian). 9 January 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Шоумена Турсынбека Кабатова арестовали на пять суток за «хулиганство» на борту самолета" [Showman Tursynbek Qabatov is arrested for five days for "hooliganism" aboard an airplane] (in Russian). Radio Free Europe. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "«Всю вину человек берет на себя». Подставные лица на ЕНТ и выборочное следствие" ["The entire blame falls on the person": Fake people at ŪBT and handpicked investigations] (in Russian). Radio Free Europe. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Турсынбек Кабатов получил пять суток ареста за дебош в самолёте" [Tursynbek Qabatov arrested for five days for feud aboard an airplane]. informburo.kz (in Russian). 28 June 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Турсынбек Кабатов показал подросших сыновей" [Tursynbek Qabatov has shown his grown-up sons]. zakon.kz (in Kazakh). 15 May 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ "Тұрсынбек Қабатовтың тоқалы кім, қанша бала туып берген, қайда тұрады?" [Who is the younger wife of Tursynbek Qabatov, and how many kids has she gifted him, where is she from?]. democrat.kz (in Kazakh). 29 June 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "«Удалили половину черепа»: здоровье Турсынбека Кабатова обеспокоило публику" ["Removed half his skull": health of Tursynbek Qabatov concerns the public]. ru.qaz365.kz (in Russian). 11 August 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.