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The heroine of the program Catch in 24 hours: interview 2017
Elena Zhuravleva, 38, an administrator from Yekaterinburg, took part in the New Year’s edition of the “Catch in 24 Hours” program on STS. After the scandalous divorce, Elena again learned to take care of herself and be bright. How presenter Alexander Rogov helped her get out of depression, she told Woman`s Day.
– I came to the project with a story about my divorce. The husband went on a spree with a colleague, scandals began at home, and then everything was revealed. I was very offended: after all, we lived together for more than 8 years. In 2016, I filed for divorce. And all this time she was in a prolonged depression.
I decided that something needed to be changed. I sent a questionnaire for the project “To be in time in 24 hours”. A few months later, they called me back and invited me to the casting. I went through it, consulted with my relatives and thanks to them I decided: it won’t get any worse – I have to go. And flew to Moscow.
Cool people are working on the project! I have a hard time getting along with people and at first, of course, felt constrained, but quickly got along with the team. Then, in between filming, we sat together, giggling. The film crew called me “the silent”. They joked: “Lena, we understand that you are silent, but there should be dialogue in the frame” (laughs).
Elena before the transformation: at the beginning of the show
And for the host, Alexander Rogov, at first I was terribly scared to even say a word! But nowhere to go: inhale-exhale – and went. But it turned out to be very simple and enjoyable. He does not have a “crown” on his head, like many stars: he could, for example, bend over and help fasten my sandals. And he constantly exclaimed: “Lena, how little you are!”, Because my height is only 152 cm.
“When my wardrobe was criticized, I wanted to burst into tears.”
The most terrible moment on the project for me was the criticism of the experts – several times I even wanted to cry. I was angry at myself at these moments: I realized that I had let myself go. And there should be criticism, without it a person does not realize his mistakes. In my case, criticism threw adrenaline into the blood.
The first such case was when my wardrobe was criticized. Rogov said that the clothes are old and irrelevant, it is time to update them. I don’t have a lot of things that I wear every day, so most are already in the closet. And you could smell it – musty. But when they started talking about shoes, I replied: “I have 34 foot size! What is in the stores, I take it. It is very difficult to find something beautiful and not in the children’s department. ” The experts laughed.
The second stressful moment for me was when they talked about teeth. But it was worth it – in the end they gave me an awesome smile. There was a lot of work, so they put me to sleep and did everything under anesthesia: some teeth were cured, some were inserted. I am very pleased with the result!
After the transformation: Elena became a little like Olga Buzova
Another specialist I visited a beautician: due to the fact that I lost weight and the skin on my face sagged, my cheekbones were “raised”. It was scary, but where to go? I trusted myself to professionals. My panic before syringes and injections was “treated” with a soft toy, which I fiddled with in my hands. Of course, this is not visible in the frame.
On the set, both the hairdresser and the makeup artist gave advice on how to paint and fit. Now I follow them. But before I didn’t make up at all, so my sister picked up some of the cosmetics for me.
“After the transformation, they will not recognize me”
Host Alexander Rogov talked a lot about self-love. The fact that you need to take care of yourself, monitor your image, show your good sides. I scolded myself for bringing myself to such a state. I understood all this and agreed. I myself wanted to change as soon as possible, to return to normal self-esteem, to become self-confident again.
To make me free and feel like a woman again, they gave me a test … by dancing. I don’t remember what kind of dance they taught (laughs). At first I stood like an idol, but then my brain turned off, and I did not notice how the lesson ended.
As for the wardrobe: I was advised to choose skirts and trousers with a high waist – this visually lengthens the legs. Earlier, my mother advised me this, but for some reason I did not listen. And now I am gradually updating my wardrobe according to all the stylish tips.
And after the program, Elena maintains a new image
At the end of the program, from the offered sets, I chose a trouser suit – classic high-waisted trousers, a sequin sweater with a cutout on the back and black sandals. They also gave me awesome shoes that shimmer when I walk. They said that they had traveled half of Moscow to find such (laughs)!
The outfit I have chosen will wear for the New Year. A sequin sweater can only be worn during the holidays. But the trousers are universal – they are appropriate both at the celebration and on weekdays.
When I arrived home, my friends and relatives were in shock. Many acquaintances did not recognize me! For example, when I showed a selfie with Alexander Rogov, taken in the final, everyone asked who it was next to him (laughs). They also began to often compare me with Olga Buzova. It makes me laugh, and I answer: “It’s not me, but she looks like me!”
“Catch in 24 Hours”, December 30, 10.30