Russian actress Kristina Asmus spoke about a turbulent moment on a film set, detailing how she walked away from a project after a series of troubling events with a renowned director. She discussed the experience on Georgy Kardava’s YouTube program Geor gy Behind the Scenes, revealing that the atmosphere on set had grown unbearable and that personal boundaries had been crossed.
According to Asmus, the director became overly controlling and appeared to believe that humiliation would push the actress to deliver stronger work. She described the situation as deeply uncomfortable and unprofessional, pointing out a pattern of behavior that left her feeling disrespected and diminished.
The actress claims that the director himself showed a lack of self-confidence and used intimidation as a tool, a claim she considers unacceptable in any professional environment. Asmus insists that the treatment was not just unpleasant but dishonorable, emphasizing the age gap and the power dynamics at play that amplified the pressure on her during filming.
While Asmus did not name the producer involved, she stated that she chose to remove herself from the surrounding tension and now seeks projects that are driven by genuine passion and enjoyment rather than coercion or fear. Her decision reflects a broader stance on working conditions and artistic integrity within the industry.
In another part of the entertainment world, singer Irina Saltykova recently stirred public conversation with a public dispute involving TV presenter Victoria Bonya. The confrontation occurred in connection with a planned interview on the program Evil Tongues, drawing attention to how on-air disputes can escalate into wider media furor.
Bonya had previously urged viewers not to pit her against Samoilova in relation to the Survive Dubai program, calling for a fair and respectful discussion about the realities of reality television and the pressures faced by participants. This quarrel highlighted the broader tensions that can emerge between public figures when their personal narratives intersect with media narratives.