Matyoqub Matchonov

Acting

Matyoqub Matchonov

Born 1956-11-26 · Tashkent - USSR

Matyoqub Matchonov (born November 26, 1956, in Tashkent, USSR) is an Uzbek theater and film actor, recognized as one of the most respected figures in Uzbek cinema and performing arts. Inspired by a dream of becoming an actor, Matchonov entered the Tashkent Theater and Art Institute after finishing school. He made his film debut in 1980 with Dahoning yoshligi (The Youth of a Genius). After completing his studies, he began his professional theater career in 1985 at the Young Guard Theater. Matchonov gained nationwide recognition for his role in Bozor ko‘rmagan yigit, which established him as a gifted comedic performer and brought him popularity among audiences. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated versatility across comedy, drama, and various cinematic genres, becoming known for his natural acting style and memorable characters. He has continued to be an important presence in Uzbek cinema, including his role in Sarvar Karimov’s drama film Farz (2025), where he appeared among the main cast alongside Tohir Saidov and Sayyora Yunusova. Beyond his acting career, Matchonov has contributed to the development of Uzbek cinema as the chairman of the Creative Union of Cinematographers of Uzbekistan. He is a recipient of the Order of Friendship and the honorary title of People's Artist of Uzbekistan. In 2021, he was invited as a guest of honor to the "Golden Humo" awards ceremony organized by the Uzbek Cinematographers' Creative Union and the Cinematography Agency. When asked why he had not pursued directing, Matchonov explained that acting brings him greater joy and fulfillment. With a career spanning more than four decades, Matyoqub Matchonov remains one of the defining faces of Uzbek cinema, representing the connection between theater tradition, comedy, and dramatic storytelling.

Acting credits

Farz poster
10.0

An honest craftsman sacrifices years of savings meant for Hajj with his wife to help his late friend’s homeless family. His selfless act leads to envy, false accusations, and tests his faith and integrity.

Farz

2025

No artwork available
NR

Aziz finds himself in a difficult situation: in order to win the hand of his beloved, he must fulfil his promise to her strict father, otherwise she will be married to another.

Egizaklar Turkiyada

Sarvqomat Dilbarim poster
NR

Truck driver Ilyas and a simple village girl Asal fell in love with each other from the first meeting... But can their love withstand the blows of life? Based on Chingiz Aitmatov's story "My Red-Haired Sarvkamat". A joint film project between the Republics of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

Sarvqomat Dilbarim

2018

Tilim qursin poster
NR

Uzbekfilm.

Tilim qursin

2013

Sniper poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Sniper

2019

Don't Let My Mother Know poster
NR

Three brothers get a voucher for a family vacation, but they have to get permission from their mother.

Don't Let My Mother Know

2014

Majnun poster
NR

The film is about the life of a famous football player named Sardor Kamilov. All the journalists are interested in the whereabouts, and his fans thought that he was dead. A journalist searches for Sardor for an interview.

Majnun

2016

Shabnam poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Shabnam

2008

Sogdiana poster
NR

Rustam is a handsome and rich young man. In the afternoon he leads his company, and at night he goes to clubs and parties, where he always gets a good drink and a lot of girls. He likes this way of life until he meets Sogdiana, an attractive dancer who was adopted as a child by a former prisoner. Sogdiana loves her stepfather and says that she will never leave him. Between Rustam and Sogdiana, passion flares up, and they decide to marry. But this does not interfere with the family of a rich guy, and the stepfather of Sogdiana is an alcoholic with disabilities.

Sogdiana

2006

Awakening poster
10.0

Reconstructed from archival documents and historical studies, a chronicle of the 1916 popular uprising in the Hungry Steppe and the Jizzakh Steppe.

Awakening

1983

Pandemic poster
NR

The events of the film begin with the return from France to his homeland of a citizen who has been diagnosed with the first case of coronavirus in Uzbekistan. The country has declared a state of emergency, quarantine, and doctors are working tirelessly.

Pandemic

2024

O Maryam, Maryam poster
NR

What is Maryam willing to do to please her family?

O Maryam, Maryam

2012

Ada emas, dada poster
NR

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Ada emas, dada

2017

Maxtumquli Firog'iy poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Maxtumquli Firog'iy

2024

Tilim qursin 2 poster
NR

Uzbekfilm...

Tilim qursin 2

The Adventures of Arslan poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

The Adventures of Arslan

1988

Bahodir Yalangto'sh poster
10.0

The story of Yalangtush Bakhodir, a Samarkand commander, politician and ruler of the 17th century. Under his leadership, majestic structures were erected that changed the appearance of Samarkand, and it was he who initiated the construction of the famous Registan Square.

Bahodir Yalangto'sh

2024

My Brother is a Bachelor! poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

My Brother is a Bachelor!

2011

Oling quda, bering quda poster
NR

Raim aka makes a living by transporting goods in his old and neglected car. His daughter Asal is studying in college. On the way, he accidentally talks to Ganisher, who is driving a Prado, and they get into an argument. That day, Raim aka accidentally hits the car of the wealthy Shodmon aka in his car. He reluctantly invites Shodmon aka to his house and hosts him. Then Shodmon aka likes his sincerity and comes up with the idea of ​​marrying his daughter Asal to his son Ganisher. Hearing this, Raim aka is surprised. The young people who go out to meet the next day are even more surprised when they see each other. Will Shodmon aka's plan come true? Can Asal, the daughter of a poor man, become a bride in the house of the wealthy Shodmon aka?

Oling quda, bering quda

2011

If You Had Money poster
NR

An Uzbek drama-comedy about Alijon, a struggling scientist whose life changes after he suddenly becomes wealthy from his research. As his fortune grows, people around him reveal their true attitudes, forcing him to question whether money improves life or exposes people’s real nature.

If You Had Money

2022

Youth of a Genius poster
7.0

Romantic and stormy, full of work, dangers and an irresistible thirst for knowledge was the youth of Al-Hussein ibn Abdallah ibn Al-Hasan ibn Ali ibn Sina, who would become known throughout the world under the name of Avicenna, the great physician, scientist and educator of the 10th-11th centuries.

Youth of a Genius

1983

Reluctant Killer poster
NR

A man ends up in police custody after the death of a pimp who intended to kill a random female witness to his crime.

Reluctant Killer

1991

Now My Father is a Bachelor? poster
NR

A young man cares for his father, who is single.

Now My Father is a Bachelor?

2012

Before the Big Road to War poster
8.0

The film takes place in the pre-war years. NKVD captain Frolov is investigating a sabotage at a chemical plant. Suspicion falls on circus performer Erwin Gross. However, the villainous murder of a clown suspends the investigation. It is only with the help of young circus gymnasts that Frolov manages to establish the truth...

Before the Big Road to War

1987