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- Actor
- Composer
- Director
Stefan Valdobrev is a Bulgarian actor, composer, author and performer of songs, film director. Stefan Valdobrev was born on May 20, 1970 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. He graduated from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria. In the early 90th Valdobrev have mainly with their songs become massive hits and make it extremely popular in the Bulgarian music scene, bringing his series of honors between them and two consecutive awards for the -good contractor in MM Television. However, for him the priority is his acting career and he took part in a large number of genres various performances raised by some of the most prominent Bulgarian filmmakers on the stages of the National Theater, Bulgarian Army's Theater, State Youth Theater, Theater "La Strada", Satirical Theater, Plovdiv Drama Theatre. At the same time Valdobrev showed continued interest in theater and film music, materialized in the writing of the scores for over 70 performances and 20 feature films and documentaries that won him recognition and professional prestige. In 2000, he got his first "Golden Rose" for the film debut for the soundtrack to the movie "Boarding for dogs." In 2008, he composed the music for the film "The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner". This movie has enviable number of international awards and reached the shortlist for "Best Foreign Language Film" of the American Academy Film "Oscar." At the beginning of the century, Stefan Valdobrev gradually moving away from the theater and music scene, and although still play in major productions such as "Much Ado About Nothing," "The Brothers Karamazov," "Master and Margarita", "Comedy servants" "Eurydice," "Suburb", "Hamlet machine", he decided to concentrate the efforts were mainly in the cinema. In 2004, he has made a strong debut in the film "Burning", directed by Stanimir Trifonov for which he received his second "Golden Rose", this time for Best Actor. In 2006, Valdobrev went to Prague, where he majored in film directing at the Czech Film Academy FAMU. After graduation, he worked on several short project videos and television spectacles. In 2010, he has made his directorial debut with the documentary "Manchester United from Svishtov," which enjoyed an impressive festival and television time; falls within the official selection or competition of some of the world's most prestigious cinema forums: in Amsterdam, Hot Docs Toronto, Sarajevo Film Festival, Zagreb Dox Festival; in Warsaw; in Market of the Cannes Film Festival. At the end of the decade Stefan Valdobrev resumes rehearsals engaging in a trilogy of remarkable young playwright Jana Borisova and director Galin Stoev: "Little piece of nursery", "Pleasantly Scary" and "People of Oz." Three performances of Theatre 199 turn in events for the theatrical life of Bulgaria. In 2012 , it happens one another comeback - after a ten-year absence from the music scene, Stefan Valdobrev decided to reunite the group, which operates in the 90th to resume his concert career and begin work on a new studio album.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Luben Kanev was born as Luben Stoyanov Kanev. He is a Bulgarian actor, best known for his role as inspector Todor Todorov in the BNT 1 TV series, "Undercover" (2011). Also starring in TV series "Ungiven" (2013) and " Znakat Na Bulgarina" (2014).
Kanev graduated acting in 2010 at the Bulgarian National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. As a student, he won the International Shakespeare Theatrical Prize "Best acting in a leading role" in Beijing, China in 2009 for Brutus in William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar".
In 2011 he started his career on the stage of the oldest professional Bulgarian theatre, "Plovdiv Drama Theatre" founded in 1881. He made his debut as Torvald Helmer in "A Doll's House" a three-act play written by Henrik Ibsen. During the next few years he has starred in various theatrical performances such as: "The Illusion" written by Pierre Corneille, "Treasure Island" written by Robert Louis Stevenson,"Case, gunpowder" written by Dejan Dukovski. Kanev also played in "The Dumb Waiter" in the role Ben, a play written by Harold Pinter, "Contept" as Jeremy Prokosch a novel by Alberto Moravia and "Agents" in the role of Shelley Levene, (original title Glengarry Glen Ross) a play written by David Mamet.
In 2013 he started his independent theatre career as play-writer and director. He wrote and set "Stop - The Devil is pleading guilty" (2013) and "The Forgotten" (2017).- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Naum Hristov Shopov is a popular Bulgarian theatre and film actor. His career starts on the stage of the Army Theatre, where he plays for more than three decades before moving to the National Theatre. He was presented to two "Askeer" awards. Among his unforgettable films are "The Penleve Case", directed by Gueorgui Stoyanov, "Villa Zone", directed by Eduard Sachariev, "Warm", directed by Vladimir Yanchev, "The Inspector and the Night", directed by Rangel Vulchanov. He was presented to "Icarus" Award for Overall Contribution. Naum Shopov went down in history for his roles as King Lear and Tsar Boris III. Shopov's debut in cinema was in Hristo Piskov's ''Poor Man's Street'' but it was not until Vulo Radev's ''The Peach Thief'' that his cinematic talent was fully recognized. Radev's next film, ''Tsar and General'', for the first time portrayed Bulgarian Tsar Boris III (r. 1918-1943) as sympathetic and human, trying to do what is best for his beloved homeland. Naum Shopov was cast as Tsar Boris III. In the movie a prominent Bulgarian general (Peter Slabakov) faces execution when King Boris III (Naum Shopov) decides to side with Russia in this World War II drama. Naum Shopov performed in more than thirty films since 1960. On the theatrical stage Shopov will be remembered best for his memorable appearance in King Lear, Hamlet, Socrates, Don Basilio, Crap. Naum Shopov famously said once that he likes only difficult parts. "If I don't suffer, if I don't undergo something with a character, he somehow doesn't stay with me. "- Vasil Mihaylov was born on April 6, 1938 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. In April 2008 Vasil Mihaylov celebrated its 70th anniversary, and more than 40 years of acting career. His career he divided between theater, film and television in more than 200 roles. It all began in his high school years. There hiding body and face behind the robes of Santa Claus with his characteristic timbre asked children whether they have been good during the year. After graduating from high school he worked two years as a machinist in a factory in Stara Zagora. Then apply at National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria in class of Professor Zhelcho Mandadziev. He graduated in 1964. There after began the proposals for stage and screen. He began work in 1968 in Sofia. His first role in the Theatre of the Bulgarian Army was Boyan in "Boyan Wizard" by Kiril Hristov, directed by Atanas Mihailov. He landed his first film role in more 24 years in the "Chronicle of feelings" , directed by Lyubomir Sharlandziev. He appeared regularly in TV Theater. In his film biography predominant roles are these of strong characters with unyielding character, left a deep mark in history or literature. Khan Kubrat in "Khan Asparuh", Khan Krum in the "Day of the Rulers", Stefan Stambolov in" The greatness and fall of Stefan Stambolov ", Petko Karavelov in" The Dreamers ", Suleiman Aga in" Time of Violence ", Valkadin in" Valkadin talks to God " and, of course, the role that brings him the greatest popularity and reach many generations of viewers thanks to the eponymous series - that of Captain Petko Leader. For his portrayal Vasil Mihaylov won Best Actor at the Festival of Bulgarian Feature Film in Varna in 1982. Since then begins his passion for collecting weapons. In recent years, the actor worked in the theater troupe Bulgarian army - in the play "Charm to the flees", The Elder son" and played in the performances of Ivaylo Hristov" Gossip from hell "and" Barefoot in the park "(in Theater "Tears and laughter "). He is continuing to shoot both in Bulgarian and in foreign productions. Vasil Mihaylov loves to be the center of attention. This probably has not objected when Stara Zagora decided to name a star on his behalf. He is also an honorary citizen of his hometown. On a personal level also did not waste time. Despite rumors linking it with very gentle names, he is inseparable from his wife Gergana Mihaylova, which have two sons. Alexander graduated puppet directing at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, and Assen is a lawyer. His grandson Vasil is 20 years old.
- Writer
- Director
Rayna Tomova was born on 8 September 1940 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. She was a writer and director, known for Pomen (1979), Adaptatziya (1981) and Zavrashtane (1983). She was married to Iossif Surchadzhiev. She died on 20 February 2024 in Bulgaria.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Vesselina Kasarova was born in 1963 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. She is an actress, known for La damnation de Faust (1999), Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria (2002) and Il barbiere di Siviglia (2001).- Maya Tinkova was born on 23 May 1986 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. Maya is an actor, known for Through Our Thorns (2024). Maya has been married to Radomir Tinkov since 15 June 2017. They have one child.
- Petar Rayzhekov was born on 6 July 1950 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. He is an actor, known for Dalí (1991), Tarsi se saprug za mama (1985) and Test '88 (1989).
- Ivan Samardzhiev was born on 1 January 1939 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. Ivan was a cinematographer, known for Po diryata na bezsledno izcheznalite (1979), Byalata odiseya (1973) and Dnevna svetlina (1974). Ivan died in August 2009 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Ruzha Delcheva was born on 2 August 1915 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. She was an actress, known for Strahil voyvoda (1938), Te pobediha (1940) and Tochka parva (1956). She was married to Alexander Tihov. She died on 25 November 2002 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Mitko Mitev was born on 23 April 1970 in Radnevo, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
- Veljo Goranov is a Bulgarian actor, one of the most famous mimes in Bulgaria. He was born on January 22, 1946 in Stara Zagora. He studied acting in the class of Boyan Danovski in National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria, He graduated in 1971. Veljo Goranov participated in famous Bulgarian feature films like "And the Day Came " (1973 ), directed by Georgi Djulgerov, "Advantage " (1977 ), directed also by Georgi Djulgerov, " Every Day, Every Night " (1978), directed by Vladislav Ikonomov, "Mustard Seed" (1980), directed by Sergey Gyaurov, "24 hours Rain" (1982), directed by Vladislav Ikonomov as well as the serial film "Filyo and Makenzen" ( 1979), directed by Vladislav Ikonomov and Dimitar Petrov. Veljo Goranov is one of the founders of the studio "Pantomime "in 1976, along with Milcho Milchev . In the late 80th he based theater "Movement " becoming also its manager. The theater was closed in 1994. He exports its shows, including "A mime tells", "Svejk" and "Don Giovanni".
- Production Designer
- Set Decorator
Asen Grozev was born on 16 March 1916 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. He is a production designer and set decorator, known for Dve pobedi (1956), Tova se sluchi na ulitzata (1956) and Snaha (1954).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
- Actor
Stefan Gardev was born on 16 August 1947 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. He was an assistant director and director, known for Vse otlagam da te zabravya (1990), Inspektor bez orazhie (1985) and Fokstrot (1986). He died on 30 May 2009 in Sofia, Bulgaria.- Bella Hristova Tsoneva was born on December 9, 1946 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria . The actress has participated in several Bulgarian feature films including "Three Reservists , "The Eighth" and "The Last Word". She has more than 60 roles in theater and 30 in the cinema. She was married to the poet Ivan Dinkov . She was a Chief Manager of Kyustendil Drama Theater in the period 2003-2005. In 2006 she was a Chief of the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Moscow , Russia . As a dramatic actress she linked 26 seasons with the Drama Theatre "Sofia" .
- Lyubomir Cholakov was born in 1941 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. He is a writer, known for Pravo na izbor (1989).
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Actor
Krasimir Kostov was born on 22 October 1944 in Stara Zagora. He graduated in Cinematography from the State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), Moscow in 1972. Assistant camera at Boyana Feature Film Studios (1965) and cameraman since 1972. He has made over 40 movies, among them, The Longest Night (1967); Nona (1973); The Stand-in (1974); The Flying Machine (1981); King for a Day (1983); All for Love (1986); Yesterday (1988); Adio Rio (1989); Margarit and Margarita (1989); That Thing (1990); The Goat Horn (1994); Spanish Fly (1998); The Rebellion of L. (2005).- Tihomir Avramov was born on 19 September 1985 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. He is an actor, known for Platz der Freundschaft (2006).
- Margarit Nikolov was born on 31 July 1945 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. He is a director, known for Po diryata na bezsledno izcheznalite (1979), Dnevna svetlina (1974) and Stihove (1972).