matinee idol

US /ˌmæt.ɪˈneɪ ˌaɪ.dəl/
UK /ˌmæt.ɪˈneɪ ˌaɪ.dəl/
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кумир публики, кинозвезда

a film actor or stage actor who is adored by their fans, especially female fans, and who performs in matinee shows

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Rudolph Valentino was a famous matinee idol of the silent film era.
Рудольф Валентино был знаменитым кумиром публики эпохи немого кино.
The young actor quickly became a matinee idol, with fans lining up for his shows.
Молодой актер быстро стал кумиром публики, и фанаты выстраивались в очередь на его выступления.