Vache Tovmasyan Biography: Movies, Age, Height, Daughter, Awards, Wife, Ethnicity, Instagram, Books

Vache Tovmasyan is an Armenian actor and showman who gained significant international attention for his role as the supportive yet cautious older brother Garnik in Sean Baker’s 2024 film Anora.

This breakout role in the Palme d’Or-winning movie brought his work in Armenian entertainment to a wider, global audience.

Before this film exposure, Tovmasyan was already well-known within Armenia for his extensive work as a comedian, writer, and producer on popular television shows like Vitamin Club and as an actor in domestic films and series such as Stone Cage.

Profile

• Full names: Vachagan Kareni Tovmasyan
• Date of birth: July 15, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union
• Nationality: Armenian
• Profession: Actor, comedian, showman, writer, producer
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Karen Tovmasyan (father)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Gayane Manukyan
• Children: Mia Tovmasyan (daughter)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Armenian
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Vache Tovmasyan, who is now 39 years old, was born Vachagan Kareni Tovmasyan on July 15, 1986, in Yerevan, in the former Armenian SSR of the Soviet Union. He grew up in an Armenian household with his father, Karen Tovmasyan.

He attended the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, graduating from the institution with a degree in acting. He started performing professionally while he was still attending the institute.

Personal Life

Vache Tovmasyan is married to Gayane Manukyan. Gayane has a professional background involving work in international development and finance as an editor and project manager.

The couple prefers to keep the specifics of their relationship and family life private. They have one daughter named Mia. They have not made public any details about when or where they met or the specifics of their wedding.

Career

Vache Tovmasyan began his career in the Armenian entertainment industry immediately after or during his studies. In 2005, he co-founded the comedy group and show 32 Teeth.

His rise continued when he became a co-creator and prominent performer in the widely popular stand-up comedy show Vitamin Club, which aired on Shant TV starting in 2010 and established him as a significant showman in Armenia. He remained with the program until 2015.

He expanded his acting portfolio significantly within Armenian cinema and television, appearing in the series Stone Cage and the feature film Golden School. His career took a major international turn when he was cast by American director Sean Baker for the film Anora.

In Anora, Tovmasyan played Garnik, a role that required him to act opposite mainstream American actors and navigate a dramatic narrative that provided a different tone from his previous comedic work.

The film won the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and received widespread critical acclaim, significantly elevating Tovmasyan’s global profile. He received a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work as part of the cast.

Awards

• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (Nominated for Anora)

Net worth

Vache Tovmasyan has an estimated net worth of approximately $1 million. This wealth has been primarily accrued through his long-standing and successful career in Armenian television as a showman, writer, producer, and comedian, as well as his roles in various local films and television series.

Social Media

• Instagram: @vachetovmasyan

Filmography

• Anora (2024)
• Golden School