''Tnpesa'' ( hy, Տնփեսա; "Husband of Convenience") was an Armenian

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television series developed by

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. The series aired on

Armenia TV Armenia TV ( hy, Արմենիա հեռուստաընկերություն, Armenia herustaënkerut'yun), is one of the leading TV channels in Armenia. In 2012, Armenia TV became the first TV channel in Armenia to launch 1080p, Full HD broadcasti ...

from October 9, 2013 to May 30, 2015 and takes place in

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Series overview

Series synopsis

Season 2

Koryun Anushavanich tells Manuk that he is free to go home. They agree that in the nearest future, Manuk should introduce them with his parents. But suddenly, Koryun's childhood friend Vilen visits him with his son David; last 15 years they have been living abroad. At the sight of Koryun, David changes his mind and postpones meeting Manuk's parents.

Season 3

Manuk and Anush return from their

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. Koryun Anushavanich has a surprise for the bride and the groom. He gives them one of his businesses, and trusts Manuk with the position of his chief accountant. It seems to Manuk, that everything is getting better, but it only seems to him.

Season 4

Partners of Koryun Anushavanch entrap Koryun and steal his entire fortune. When Koryun is totally hopeless, someone appears and promises Koryun to get him back all the loss. All the members of family know about the misfortune of Koryun, except Anushik, who will become a mother in 3 months. The family members should do everything to keep her away from worries. But the problem gets more complicated when a Real Estate Agent appears who wants to sell Koryun's mansion, which is under a pledge, at any price.

Cast and characters

Hovhannes Azoyan Hovhannes Azoyan ( hy, Հովհաննես Ազոյան; born September 28, 1982), is an Armenian actor and presenter. He is known for his roles as Manouk on ''Tnpesa'', Narek on ''Groom from the Circus'', and Tigran on '' A Millionaire Wanted''. ...

portrays Manouk, Husband of convenience. (Seasons 1-4) *

Mkrtich Arzumanyan Mkrtich Arzumanyan ( hy, Մկրտիչ Արզումանյան; born August 10, 1976), better known as Mko ( hy, Մկո) is an Armenian actor, humorist, showman, screenwriter, and producer. He was born in Gyumri (formerly Leninakan). He is known fro ...

portrays Koryun Anoushavanich and Anoushavan granpa (Seasons 1–4), Father of Anoushik (as Koryun), grandfather of Anoushik (Anoushavan granpa) * Shushanna Tovmasyan portrays Anoushik (Seasons 1-4), Girlfriend of Manouk (Season 1), Wife of Manouk (Seasons 2-4) * Vahagn Galstyan portrays Sargis (Saqo) (Seasons 1–4) * Hasmik Verdyan portrays Anna (Season 4) * Alina Martirosyan portrays Edita (Seasons 1-3), Ex-wife of Koryun * Naira Shahiryan portrays Rima (Seasons 1-4), Worker for Koryun * Lusine Arshakyan portrays Silva (Seasons 1-4), Worker at home as a cooker *Carlos Muradyan portrays Davith (Seasons 2), Friend of Anoushik *????? portrays Saqo (Seasons 3), New worker *Vanik Mkrtchyan portrays Mr Misak (Seasons 3), Father of Manouk * Tigran Gyulumyan portrays Ashot (Seasons 4), Broker

External links

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''Tnpesa''
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''Tnpesa''
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