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Nina Dobrev is a Bulgarian-born Canadian actress. Her best-known television roles are Mia Jones in Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001) and Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The Vampire Diaries (2009). Her film work includes The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), Let's Be Cops (2014), The Final Girls (2015), xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017), and Dog Days (2018).
From a very young age, she showed great enthusiasm and talent for the arts: dance, gymnastics, theater, music, visual arts, and acting. Modeling jobs led to commercials, which turned into film auditions; she booked roles in the feature films Fugitive Pieces (2007), Away from Her (2006), and the popular CTV television series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001), which led to The Vampire Diaries (2009), where she played the lead role for 6 seasons.
Nina loves to travel and has often visited Europe for pleasure, as well as to compete internationally, representing Canada in Aesthetic gymnastics. She enjoys playing volleyball and soccer, swimming, rock climbing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and horseback riding.
Above all, acting is her passion, and she sees it as an adventure that has just begun; she believes that the journey and the characters we create along the way will help us understand ourselves.- Actress
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Maria Bakalova was born on June 4, 1996 in Burgas, Bulgaria. At the age of six she started singing and flute lessons. She studied at the National School of Arts in Burgas, majoring in acting for drama theater and a second major in flute. After that she studied at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia. In 2019 she successfully graduated.- Stanislav Yanevski was born on 16 May 1985 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is an actor and producer, known for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Hostel: Part II (2007) and The Cloaking.
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George was stage struck at the age of 14 and ran away from school to get a 25 shilling (25p) a week job at a seaside theatre, He spent 6 years going through the mill of small town repertory theatre then the cinema discovered him. After making 12 films he left the studios for 7 years during which time he went back to the theatre appearing in classics at the Old Vic and plays in the West End with films in between - his 13th was The Curse of the Fly,- Actress
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Yana Marinova was born on 17 August 1978 in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is an actress and producer, known for Attraction (2018), Conan the Barbarian (2011) and The Way Back (2010). She has been married to Tihomir Vinchev since 2010.- Actor
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Julian Kostov was born on 25 August 1989 in Varna, Bulgaria. He is an actor and producer, known for The White Lotus (2021), Shadow and Bone (2021) and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023).- A refugee from the Nazi regime as a child, Dora trained and danced briefly with the Vienna Opera as their youngest solo dancer until an accidental fall in her late teens ended her dancing career. She then moved to London and studied theatre at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where she had to improve her English skills as well through classes.
After a career on British television, in a few Hollywood films and on the stage, she gave up acting career to raise a family and beginning in the 1980's, she became one of Britain's leading fashion designers. - Writer
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Konstantin Bojanov is an award-winning Bulgarian American film director, screenwriter, and visual artist. He graduated from the National School of Fine Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria, and earned his Master's degree from the Royal College of Art in London. In 1995, he moved to Los Angeles and, a year later, settled in New York City. Bojanov's career as a filmmaker began with the acclaimed documentaries "Lemon is Lemon" (2001) and "Invisible" (2005). His feature debut, Avé (2011), premiered at Cannes Critics' Week, amassing over 20 international awards. His second feature, "Light Thereafter" (2017), starring Barry Keoghan, had its world premiere in Competition at the Rotterdam Film Festival and was nominated for the prestigious Tiger Award. Bojanov's latest film, the noir thriller "The Shameless" (2024), is set to premiere in Un Certain Regard of the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival. Bojanov is preparing the art heist thriller "Gambit." His films have been showcased at over 200 international film festivals and have been distributed worldwide. Beyond the realm of cinema, Bojanov's artwork has been exhibited in numerous art galleries and museums.- Angela Nedyalkov was born on 2 March 1991 in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is an actress, known for T2 Trainspotting (2017), The Paradise Suite (2015) and Avé (2011).
- Ilhan Sen is a Turkish actor, construction engineer, model and former young sportsman.
He was born on December 19, 1989 in Shumen, Bulgaria. (Turkish minority lives in Bulgaria. After the events, there was a great migration to Turkey) In 1990, He moved to Istanbul, Turkey with his family when he was 1 years old. Since childhood, He played as professional young sportsman in basketball and football clubs (Fenerbahce, etc.). He finished primary, high school and university in Istanbul. He graduated from Pertevniyal High School. He graduated from Yildiz Technic University in high civil engineering faculty.
He started modeling at the age of 17. He participate Best Model of Turkey competition in the year 2008 and he receive "Best Swimwear Model" award. In 2009, he get back to the competition and this time he received the first place as "Best Model Of Turkey 2009" title. He represented Turkey at "Best Model of The World 2009" which was held in Sofia-Bulgaria and he became "Best Model of Europe". He continues his career as model and actor in Turkey and abroad. He started his international career with Milan Fashion Week.In June 2009, he joined to the "Tamer Kurter Production and Management" for his national and international representation. Beside, he is represented in Italy and France by "Joy Models".
After his success in modeling he started his acting education. He worked with numerous important acting teachers as Bahar Kerimoglu, Derya Alabora, Levent Dönmez, Ümit Çirak. He also stared at a short film "Perspective", directed by Ömer Can Koçak. The film received many awards in international film festivals. He made his debut with a role in the historical drama Mehmed: Bir Cihan Fatihi in 2018. He subsequently appeared in four more supporting roles in Sahin Tepesi (2018), Eskiya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2019), Ramo (2020), and Seni Çok Bekledim (2020). He was cast in his first leading role in the romantic comedy series Ask Mantik intikam, opposite Burcu Özberk.
Ilhan is a huge fan of movies. he can be called a true cinéphilie. He is also interested with literature as reader and writer. Sports is another big passion for him. He also skies and snowboards. Horse riding is also one of his skill. Beside being a very good music listener, he also plays guitar. - Actor
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Atanas Srebrev (born April 19, 1971) is a Bulgarian actor well-established in strong supporting roles. Because of his level of English-speaking ability, Srebrev is recognized as being the first Bulgarian actor to make his own way in Hollywood. He trained at the National Academy of Theater and Film Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. Highly versatile and instantly recognizable among SyFy Channel viewers, he has appeared in over 100 films. Not limited to SyFy Channel features, he has appeared in mainstream film releases including 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), Mechanic: Resurrection (2016) and Rambo: Last Blood (2019).- Zachary Baharov was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. He studied acting at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts. He is acting on stage with the National Theatre "Ivan Vazov" Company since 2003. Notable theatrical performances include King Lear (2006), Don Juan (2007), and The Cherry Orchard (2009).
His first major role in a feature film was in Zift, followed by Command Performance and Universal Soldier Regeneration. In 2010, he appeared in Peter Weir's The Way Back.
Baharov is best known for his role of Ivo Andonov in the Bulgarian TV series "Undercover" ("Pod prikritie"). He most recently participated in HBO's popular production - "Game of Thrones". - Stunts
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Dessy Slavova was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. Dessy is an actor, known for The Princess (2022), Till Death (2021) and Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021).- Actress
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Teodora Duhovnikova was born on 14 December 1977 in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is an actress and editor, known for Conan the Barbarian (2011), Omnipresent (2017) and Forecast (2008). She has been married to Stefan Duhovnikov since 2009. They have two children.- Actor
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Deniz Celiloglu was born on 19 July 1986 in Bulgaria. He is an actor and producer, known for About Dry Grasses (2023), Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) and The Fish in Me (2015).- Actor
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Yani Aleksandrov also known as Yani Xander is a Bulgarian actor. Yani was born in Burgas, Bulgaria. At the age of 19 Yani decided to move to London, United Kingdom to pursue career in acting and 'follow his dream'. He had his training at the world-renowned Anthony Meindl's Actors Workshop (AMAW) in London.- Stunts
- Actor
Raicho Vasilev is a Bulgarian stuntman and actor best known for his appearances in high profile screen projects as Conan the Barbarian (2011) and both Roman period television dramas Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011) and Spartacus (2010). Born September 17, 1975 in Smolian, Bulgaria, the 24-year-old Raicho Vasilev started his film career with stunt work for the film Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault (1999). From that point on, Vasilev has made an impressive career between stunt work and acting, often using his tough, athletic presence to portray guards, soldiers and villains. Films in which Raicho has contributed stunt work or acting time to include Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing (2006), The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), Ninja (2009) and The Expendables 2 (2012).- Actress
- Producer
Kate is an experienced actress with a diverse portfolio that spans theatre, television and film. Her career trajectory demonstrates not just her talent, but her ability to cross cultural and linguistic barriers, making her a compelling choice for producers and directors seeking a lead actress with international appeal and a strong track record of professional success. Some of her latest films include the upcoming "The Red Sonja", number one US hit "The Barbarian" as well as "The Piper" starring alongside Charlotte Hope and the late Julian Sands. Fluent in multiple languages and trained at the prestigious Drama Centre London, Kate went on to do Nina in the classical performance of "The Seagull" in Moscow and Imogen in "Cymbeline," at Shakespeare's Globe in London. One of her other notable theatre roles is of Penelope in "The Odyssey" played at the Drama Theatre Plovdiv, with which she has travelled and performed on the stages of numerous international theatres. In TV, Kate has acted in the CW series "Pandora" in the US, ITV series "Plebs" in the UK as well as a few Hallmark films such as "An American in Austen" and "A Paris Proposal" among others. In Bulgaria, she is known for her standout lead role in the comedy series "Dads" for BTV. Kate has worked in many big productions working alongside the likes of Monica Bellucci, Diane Kruger and more. In Los Angeles, Kate made a significant impact with her performance in the award-winning indie short "Debris ESCOMBROS". Back in Europe, "Dyad" proved a favorite in the festival circuit once again showing her versatility and ability to transform. Her work has demonstrated how she can bring depth, authenticity and nuance to complex characters. Kate's diverse roles across Europe and the US have showcased not just her exceptional talent, but also international appeal, making her a valuable asset to producers worldwide.- Yoanna Boukovska was born on 8 April 1977 in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is an actress, known for Brother of the Snail (2009), Security (2017) and Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express (2001).
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Hailing from Bulgaria, where Evgeniya Radilova is one of the most well known faces on screen and the stage has come to the United States to share her talents with us. She is the descendant of four generations of artists. This led her down the path of becoming an actress herself. Shortly after graduating from the National School for Music where she learned piano, she was the youngest actress to play on professional stage. Only 18 years old she was cast in one of the biggest TV show productions called "Masters of the TV", where she co-hosted for three years every night on Bulgarian National TV.
She moved to the United States to explore and continue her career as an actress among the best in the business. Here she graduated from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts with Charles Jehlinger Award for Best Actress, and was invited back to be a part of the 2009-10 AADA Company. With her first show after the academy she booked a leading role in an Off- Broadway production of Blood Wedding, which gave her her Equity Card. She garnered rave reviews from the New York press, as well as from the audiences. Since then she has appeared Off Broadway, become a SAG and AFTRA member, and a lifetime member of The Actors Studio. The incredibly talented and marvelous Ellen Burstyn accepted her into the studio as one of the only 3 people who got accepted that year. Evgeniya played opposite Ellen Burstyn as her daughter in a production of the Cherry Orchard at The Studio. The production was directed by John Gould Rubin.
Also, she appeared on TV shows like "Limitless," "Law and Order SVU", "Elementary", "Spartacus", "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll", and completed several short and feature films. She worked on a film called "Price for Freedom" with Sally Kirkland (Academy Award nominee), Paul Sorvino, Ken Davitian, who played her dad. The film was also profiled on the "Larry King Show". Evgeniya is also featured in the independent film "Dreams Of The Last Butterflies", which has now screened at 50 Film Festivals in 13 countries, on 5 continents! The film also has 7 awards. She was nominated for a Best Actress Award at the "Blow-Up Chicago International Arthouse Film Festival" for her performance in the film "Let Them Have Their Way!"
Recently, Evgeniya co-founded "I DareProductions", where she has been producing, writing and directing for the past two years! Her first music video, "True Paradise" won three festivals: "Winter Film Awards", "LA Cinema Festival of Hollywood" and "Miami Film Festival". A film she directed called "My Relationship With The Moon" won the "Special Recognition Award" at the "Cayanne Film Festival". She also became a proud lifetime member of the Playwrights Directors Unit at The Actors Studio.
She wrote, produced and directed two short films: "Patrik" and "El Cavil". She directed and produced a new music video called "Nothing Changed for Me". And she also is co-producing and co-directing a film called "Then and Now", for which her actor gained 40 pounds for the role.
She was invited for a second year to teach and direct Film and Theatre workshops with the students of Chongqing and Kunming in China. She created two films with them: "Fortune Sticks "& "Marga". She also directed a production of W. Shakespeare's "Midnight Summer's Dream", last summer in Chongqing, China. She gave a very successful talk for film industry and film professors in China, Kuming! And she will be invited back to teach more.
Evgeniya has a great passion for fire dancing and has opened her own entertainment company, Evgeniya Entertainment, which includes performers from Circus Du Soleil to NYC's top performers, underground and street performers. She has performed in the most high-end cabarets stages in NYC as well as festivals and directed shows all over the county.- Producer
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Elika Portnoy was born on 31 March 1972 in Bulgaria. She is a producer and actress, known for Tricks of Love (2008), Immigration Tango (2010) and Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020).- Composer
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Borislav Slavov was born on July 17, 1973 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is also known as Bobby Slavov. The works he is known for are Crysis 2 (2011), Crysis 3(2013) as Composer and Music Director, Ryse: Son of Rome (2013), Two Worlds II (2010). His music career starts in 2001, when he gets his first soundtrack production assignment for the real-time strategy video game Knights of Honor.- Director
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In 2000, Todor Chapkanov graduated TV & Film Directing with a Masters Degree from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts "Krastyo Sarafov".
Between 2001 and 2018, Todor worked as First Assistant Director and Second Unit Director in over 50 movies, including titles like: "The Way Back", "Barbarian", "Hitman's Bodyguard", "London Has Fallen" and many others.
Since his directorial debut in 2007 till 2020, Todor directed different kinds of genre films & TV Series. Including one of the highest rated Bulgarian TV series - the period drama "Tree of Life". In 2015, Todor directs the sports action movie "Boyka: Undisputed" for Millennium Films.
Between 2016 and 2018, was operating as a Show Runner & Main Director of the Bulgarian TV series "Dear Heirs", highest rated prime time show on national television.
After directing couple of Romantic Comedies for Free Dolphin and Second Unit for "Expendables 4", Todor went to Amsterdam to make the Action/Thriller "Black Lotus" for Dutch Filmworks and Capstone. Premiered in April, 2023.
Throughout his career, Todor Chapkanov has directed more than 15 movies, numerous TV series, TV shows, Commercials and music videos.- Irmena Chichikova was born in Bulgaria. Irmena is an actor, known for Secret Invasion (2023), Touch Me Not (2018) and Phi 1.618 (2022).
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Hristo Shopov was born on 4 January 1964 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is an actor and director, known for The Passion of the Christ (2004), Love.net (2011) and Double Identity (2009).