British actor Dexter Fletcher has become a Lithuanian citizen

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He signed the decree granting citizenship on an exceptional basis, following a recommendation from the Commission on Citizenship Affairs.

“Dexter Fletcher is one of the brightest creative personalities who, not being born in Lithuania, closely ties his personal destiny and creative plans with our country and strengthens its authority around the world,” the President said.

Born in 1966, Fletcher has been associated with Lithuania for about a quarter of a century. Since 1997, he has been married to Lithuanian theater and opera director Dalia Ibelhauptait. During his more than forty-year film career, Fletcher has starred in many acclaimed British and American films and series, including Guy Rich’s 1998 film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and made his directorial debut in 2011 with the film. Wild Bill “. He directed the musical biographical film “Rocketman” dedicated to Elton John, and produced the tape “Bohemian Rhapsody” dedicated to Freddie Mercury.

According to a statement issued by the Ibelhauptaite Theater “Vilnius city opera”, Fletcher considers the granting of Lithuanian citizenship a thrilling event and an incentive to work to continue to bring the name of Lithuania to the world.

“It inspires me to work further, making even a small contribution to making the Lithuanian name even more important in the global context. This opportunity crowns my quarter-century journey and at the same time marks a new phase in which I can work harder to defend the interests of Lithuanian cinematographers and Lithuanian artists. in the world, “stressed the director. “Such beautiful support further motivates me to work for all of us, to work for the good of the country that has given me such light. I am very grateful for the trust and hope that we will do much more together.”

According to Fletcher, when he first arrived in Lithuania 25 years ago and had recently regained his independence, he met many young and talented people and is now extremely proud to have grown into an international artist valued in Europe and beyond. In this connection, he mentioned director Oskars Koršunovs, opera singers Asmiks Grigorjans and Edgars Montvids, writer Kristīna Sabaļauskaite, actress Ingeborg Dapkūnaitė, musician Andrius Mamontovs and many other creative personalities.

“I myself have grown up with Lithuania, from acting to directing, from Great Britain to the wider waters of the international film industry. I always feel at home in Lithuania,” said Fletcher, promising to continue to support family, friends, gifted young people, cultural , public life and charity projects.

According to the statement, Fletcher maintains friendly ties with Lithuanian musicians and whenever he presents his work abroad, mentions Lithuania, includes phrases in Lithuanian in films or involves Lithuanians themselves, he has always been interested in Lithuanian history and confirmed his trust in Lithuanian traditions and culture in 1997. , converted to Catholicism and later married in Vilnius Cathedral with Dalia Ibelhauptait, who met in London.

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