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Olga GrishinaTheatre and film actress
Date of Birth: 29.06.0982
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Birth and Early Life
- Educational Pursuits
- Theatrical Debut
- On-Screen Breakthrough
- Rising Star
- Notable Roles
- Personal Life
- Current Career
- Filmography
Birth and Early Life
Olga Grigor'eva was born on June 29, 1982, in Kiev, Ukraine. She developed a passion for dance at the age of five, dedicating 12 years to ballet and even considering a career in choreography. However, she ultimately decided that it was not her true calling.
Educational Pursuits
In high school, Olga contemplated pursuing a medical career like her mother, a medical technician. However, she remained undecided after graduating. She admitted that she participated in minor school plays but hesitated to apply to drama school immediately. At 17, she enrolled in a polytechnic institute, simply because she "needed to go somewhere." But her dreams of becoming an engineer or programmer fizzled out.
Two years later, she took a risk and applied to the acting department of the Karpenko-Karyi Kyiv National University of Theater, Cinema and Television. Olga passed the entrance exams with ease and graduated in 2007.
Theatrical Debut
After graduating, Olga joined the acting studio of the Lesya Ukrainka Russian Drama Theater. She participated in various stage productions, including "Dialogue of Males," "The Seagull Named Jonathan Livingston," "The Naked King," "Romantics," and "Children of the Sun."
On-Screen Breakthrough
Olga made her television debut in 2002 with a small role in the film "Critical Condition." In the same year, she appeared in the TV series "Lady Mayor." Her role as a hospital worker in the film "12 Chairs" (2004) marked a significant moment in her career.
Over the next few years, Olga accumulated roles in various films and television shows, including "Ivan Podushkin: Gentleman Detective 2," "Personal Life of Officials," and "The Nestorov Loop" (2007).
Rising Star
Olga's breakthrough came in 2009 with her appearance in the popular Russian-Ukrainian sitcom "Matchmakers." Her performance gained her recognition, leading to more prominent roles. She went on to star in the melodrama "Yesterday the War Ended" (2010) alongside renowned actors such as Bogdan Stupka and Yulia Mayboroda.
Notable Roles
In 2012, Olga landed the lead female role in Oleg Turansky's "Lectures for Housewives." She then portrayed a surgeon in the drama "To Cure Fear" (2013). Her role as a radio operator in the war drama "1943" (2013) was another notable performance.
Olga's popularity grew with her portrayal of a museum guide in "The Greek Woman" (2014) and a surgeon in the highly acclaimed series "Central Hospital" (2016). In "Central Hospital," she delivered a tour-de-force performance that earned her widespread praise.
Personal Life
Olga is married, but maintains a private personal life. Her husband works in the film industry as an actor and director. The couple welcomed a daughter in 2011.
Current Career
Olga Grigor'eva continues to be a sought-after actress in Ukrainian melodramas. She has recently starred in "Forbidden Love" (2016) and "Good Intentions" (2017). With upcoming projects such as "Wife by Exchange" (2018), "Be Afraid of Your Desires," and "In Debt to the Past!" in the pipeline, Olga's career shows no signs of slowing down.
Filmography
2003 - "Lady Mayor"2004 - "Twelve Chairs"
2006 - "Bloody Circle"
2007 - "The Nestorov Loop"
2008 - "Squad"
2010 - "Yesterday the War Ended"
2012 - "Lectures for Housewives"
2013 - "1943"
2014 - "The Greek Woman"
2016 - "Central Hospital"
2016 - "Forbidden Love"
2017 - "Good Intentions"
2018 - "Wife by Exchange"
