Sanjar Madi is a Kazakhstani actor, director, and producer who works internationally. Born in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Madi's passion for performance led him to study acting and filmmaking at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. He's known for his versatility and powerful screen presence. Madi's film career began in university when he acted in commercials. His big-screen debut came in 2009 with the lead role in the detective film The Other Side.