Alisher Uzoqov
Alisher Uzoqov (sometimes spelled Alisher Uzakov in English) (Uzbek: Alisher Uzoqov, Алишер Узоқов) (born August 25, 1984) is an Uzbek actor, film director, singer, and professional footballer. Uzoqov received widespread recognition and acclaim in Uzbekistan after starring in the 2009 Uzbek drama Janob hech kim (Mr. Nobody). Since then he has starred in many Uzbek comedy films. Uzoqov has also recorded a few songs.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alisher Uzoqov |
| Born | August 25, 1984 |
| Origin | Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, USSR |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, singer, and footballer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Uzoqov has also tried his hand at directing. He has directed three films, namely, Mening akam boʻydoq! (My Brother is a Bachelor!) (2011), Endi dadam boʻydoq? (Now My Father is a Bachelor?) (2012), and Kuzda gullagan daraxt (The Tree That Blossomed in the Fall) (2015). In 2013, the actor announced his plans to quit acting, but has appeared in several films since.
Since 2012, Uzoqov has played for Istiqlol Football Club which competes in the Uzbekistan First League. In 2016, he became vice president of the Andijan Province Football Federation.