Taxi film star Samy Naceri is impressed by the hospitality of the Armenians in Yerevan.
Taxi movie star Samy Naceri arrived in Armenia on Saturday to attend the MIX FIGHT 40 martial arts tournament.
Samy Naceri has arrived in Armenia at the invitation of Gagik Tsarukyan to be present at the tournament, the actor told reporters on Sunday.
He noted that sport was part of his life from the childhood, however, when he started filming he realized that cinema is better for him.
The actor said he didn’t know much about Armenia, but “he has many Armenian friends, and he grew up in a neighborhood with Armenians.”
His brother, Bibi, who was also present during the press conference, mentioned that he grew up around the Armenians and always wanted a movie about our nation.
By the way, last year, Naceri and Gérard Darmon were shot in the Armenian Film director Artak Igityan’s movie Anatolian History.
Speaking about Armenia and Armenians, Naceri talked about Charles Aznavour, who was quite close to him.
"I have many memories with Aznavour. When we were little, we used to travel with our families. When I started filming, I got acquainted with Aznavour, but unfortunately, I wasn’t shot in a movie with him. Last time I met Aznavour in Versailles after the concert ... We dined at one of the restaurants and were talking with each other. He was speaking about Piaf and other great figures …”
Naceri also talked about Luc Besson- writer of Taxi film. He noted that he was impressed with the professional drivers and stuntmen, but added with regret that he did not notice the same professionalism in Taxi 5.
The well-known brothers have not managed to see much in Yerevan yet. Today they will explore the city, and tomorrow will discover Armenian sights.
Syune Arakelyan
Photos by Arsen Sargsyan
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