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Julie Anne was born and raised in the St. Petersburg, Florida area. She was inspired to pursue a career in the entertainment business at an early age. Her mother was a stay at home mom, and children's book / screenplay writer, who encouraged Julie to write and perform throughout her childhood and early teens.
By the age of 20, Julie Anne had established herself as a spokesmodel (working with companies such as Troma Studios and Sony PlayStation), as well as a widely published alternative model appearing in such nationally distributed publications as Gothic Beauty Magazine.
Soon after, she began performing small variety shows, as a way to have more action in her art. But stage performance was not enough for Julie Anne, she wanted to go even further and pursue full creative expression as an actress.
Since accepting her first role, Julie Anne has been working non stop, both in front of the camera as well as behind the scenes. Presently she has an impressive film resume, ranging from feature length films, award winning shorts, to nationally televised programs.
As far as future goals, she is actively pursuing projects that will allow her to grow and strengthen her skills, and expand her resume into yet uncharted territory. With a strong work ethic, unlimited energy, and unequalled passion for the business, she is poised and determined to conquer her vision as well as simply enjoying the lifelong journey.- Michael was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. He spent most of his youth studying jazz music and attended North Texas State University on a scholarship. He played lead trumpet with Stan Kenton's 1979 Tour and appeared with Woody Herman and his Thundering Heard. After a car accident left him unable to play, Michael re-directed his creativity into acting.
On the small screen, Michael starred in the series Something So Right, landed the leads in two television movies The Princess And The Marine and A Loss Of Innocence and recurred on 3rd Rock From The Sun as the high school gym coach. He has also made a number of guest starring appearances in series including That 70's Show, X-Files, Arli$$, The Drew Carey Show, Home Improvement, Seinfeld, Murphy Brown, Two Guys And A Girl, and 7th Heaven, where he played the father of a child with Tourette's Syndrome.
An avid golfer, Michael is most recognizable for his role as Boone in Tin Cup with Kevin Costner. Additional big screen credits include Pearl Harbor, Collateral Damage, Anywhere But Here, Crimson Tide, Executive Decision, Phenomenon, Dreamweaver as James Spader's lawyer, and as Chicago White Sox third baseman Buck Weaver in Field Of Dreams.
When not working, Michael spends every free minute golfing. Set on achieving one of his goals, playing on a PGA Senior tour. - Her Imperial Highness, The Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna Romanova was born on June 26, 1899. She was the third daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra. She had two older sisters - Olga and Tatiana, one younger sister - Anastasia, and one younger brother Alexei. Maria's siblings usually called her Marie or Mashka. She was the angel of the family, and she was very loving and warm. She said that she wanted to marry a Russian soldier and have 20 children. She was a pretty girl with light brown hair and large blue eyes, which her family called "Marie's saucers." Maria was pretty close to her younger sister Anastasia, who were known as "The Little Pair", while her older sisters Olga and Tatiana, were called "The Big Pair." As well as their older sisters, they shared a bedroom and Maria tended to be dominated by Anastasia because of her energy and enthusiasm. Maria's other sisters referred to her as their "stepsister" because she was so good and never got into trouble. Maria was a plump girl in her childhood but she became very thin after the attack of measles she and her siblings had. When her father abdicated, for himself and for Alexei, Maria and her family were prisoners of the Revolution, in Tobolsk. After that, Maria, her father and mother went to Ekaterinburg, leaving her sisters - Tatiana, Olga and Anastasia - with her younger brother Alexei who got very hurt. After Alexei was well enough to be moved, Olga, Tatiana, Anastasia, Alexei and some of their employees went to Ekaterinburg, to be with Maria and their parents. In Ekaterinburg the Romanovs lived in a place called "The House of Special Purpose." Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia all shared one room, while her father, mother, and Alexei shared another. On July 17, 1918 the Romanovs, their doctor, and others were set up in a basement in "The House of Special Purpose." Then, 11 executors entered and started firing. Maria and her family and servants all died. Maria was only 19 years old when she died. But, when they found the bodies of the Romanovs and their servants they realized there were two missing, Alexei and either Maria, Tatiana, or Anastasia. Recently, the Russian Orthodox Church has canonized the Romanovs as saints.
- Her Imperial Highness, The Grand Duchess Anastasia Nicholaievna Romanov was born on June 18, 1901. She was the fourth child of Tsar Nicholas the second, and the Empress Alexandra. She was a big disappointment because by now they were hoping for a boy to be the tsarevich and the next tsar. She had three older sisters -Olga, Tatiana and Maria - and one younger brother Alexei. Out of all she siblings she was the favorite of her grandmother, Maria Feodorovna. She had brown hair and blue eyes and was the jokester of the family who liked to play pranks on people. Anastasia was very short and thin but when the family was in captivity, she became fatter and her mental development had slowed down. Anastasia was sometimes called "Imp" and "The Infant Terrible" of the family. Anastasia was pretty close to her older sister Maria who were known as "The Little Pair", while, her older sisters Olga and Tatiana, were called "The Big Pair." As well as their older sisters, they shared a bedroom. Anastasia dominated her older sister with her energy and enthusiasm. Anastasia was extremely close to her younger brother Alexei. Whenever Alexei got hurt, she would always try to make him better by telling jokes and trying to get him to laugh. When her father abdicated, for himself and for Alexei, Anastasia and her family were prisoners of the Revolution, in Tobolsk. After that, Anastasia's father, mother and sister Maria went to Ekaterinburg, leaving Anastasia with her sisters Olga and Tatiana and her younger brother Alexei. Anastasia and her sisters took care of Alexei because he got very hurt before her father, mother and sister left. After Alexei was well enough to be moved, Olga, Tatiana, Anastasia, Alexei and some of their employs went to Ekaterinburg, to be with their parents and Maria. In Ekaterinburg the Romanovs lived in a place called "The House of Special Purpose." Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia all shared a room, while her father, mother, and Alexei shared. On July 17, 1918 the Romanovs, their Doctor, and others where set up in a basement in "The House of Special Purpose." Then, 11 executors entered and started firing. Anastasia and her family and servants all died. Anastasia was only 17 years old when she died. But, when they found the bodies of the Romanovs and their servants they realized they are missing two, Alexei and either Maria, Tatiana, or Anastasia. Recently the Russian Orthodox Church in Russia canonized the Romanovs as saints.
- Helga Lovekaty was born on 7 April 1992 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She is an actress, known for Hardcore Henry (2015).
- Vasilisa Miridonova was born on May 15, 1997, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She attended school No. 10 and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts. She is an actress, known for Morphine (2008) and Liteynyy (2008). Her other activities outside of the acting profession include chess (FIDE ID - 4169905), Rock-N-Roll dance and painting.
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Actor, director of theatre and cinema, Alexander Molochnikov in the 10 years of his professional career, was nominated twice for the Russian National Theatre Award "Golden Mask", participated in the Seattle International Film Festival, the Sochi Open Russian Film Festival and the Moscow International Film Festival, twice awarded the Oleg Tabakov Prize and is the holder of a special prize of the Russian National Theatre Prize "Harlequin". Unique, creative boldness as well as courage of the mind and talent all make Molochnikov a bright and outstanding figure within contemporary cinema and theatre arts in Russia.
Alexander Molochnikov was born in 1992 in St. Petersburg. In 2012, he received a place at the largest European, and one of the most globally significant universities, the Russian University of Theater Arts at the acting and directing faculty.
From 2012-2020 he was a member of the troupe of the Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre - a theatre that has been giving sold-out performances for more than 30 years. In 2014 he received the Oleg Tabakov Prize for his leading role in the play "The Amazing Journey of Edward Rabbit" and in 2015 his performance for this role was awarded a special jury prize, the Russian National Theatre Award "Harlequin".
The same year, Alexander Molochnikov released his first play as a writer and director "19.14" onto the stage of the Moscow Art Theatre, a story about the tragedies of soldiers during the First World War, told in the genre of cabaret. In 2015, Molochnikov's second production premiered on the Moscow Art Theatre Stage - "Rebels", a rock-play based on historical themes. That same year he once again became a laureate of the Oleg Tabakov Prize for staging the play "19.14". The third directorial project on the stage of the Moscow Art Theatre was the play "19.17" - Molochnikov's view on the revolution 100 years on, a dystopian tale told in the genre of an entertaining historical and political blockbuster for which it became a nominee for the prestigious Russian National Theatre Award "Golden Mask".
Despite the active work in theatre and the stage of the Moscow Art Theatre (more than 15 roles), Molochnikov has also developed his cinematic career (more than 20 roles). In 2017 he made his directorial debut in the film "The Myths", a comedy which participated in the Sochi Open Russian Film Festival.
The reality short-film "Escape to Arizona", where Molochnikov not only played the main role but also directed and wrote the film, was presented at the 41st Moscow International Film Festival in 2019. That same year, Alexander Molochnikov staged the opera "Telephone. Medium" by G. C. Menotti at the Bolshoi Theatre.
In 2020 Molochnikov decided to leave the troupe of the Moscow Art Theatre and began cooperating with the Theatre on Malaya Bronnaya where he directed the play "Bulba. Feast" - fantasies based on Gogol's themes, a modern interpretation of classical history, which has made its way onto the theatrical stage. A history outside of our time which still shows the urgency of issues in today's modern reality.
Molochnikov's cinematic directorial work "Tell Her", released in 2020, participated in the 47th Seattle International Film Festival, Sochi Open Russian Film Festival and the Moscow International Film Festival. In 2021, the world premiere of the ballet "The Seagull. Interrupted Flight" staged by Molochnikov took place on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow - a ballet interpretation of Chekhov's play, presented in the program at the "Golden Mask" in 2022, under the Best Production nomination.
In addition to his directing and acting activities in theatre, he continues to act in the most ambitious and anticipated TV and film projects of 2022.- Kseniya Lukyanchikova was born on 15 January 1993 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She is an actress, known for Khoroshie devochki, Lyubvi ne byvaet? (2024) and Ya podaryu tebe rassvet (2018).
- Her Imperial Highness, The Grand Duchess Olga Nicholaievna Romanov was born on November 15, 1895 at Tsarskoe Selo. She was the oldest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and the Empress Alexandra. She has 3 younger sisters - Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia - and one younger brother Alexei. Olga was the most like her father, the Tsar Nicholas the Second, with chestnut-blonde hair and blue eyes. She was the more thoughtful of her sisters and very intelligent, but she was sometimes difficult, and argued with her mother, Empress Alexandra. Olga was extremely close to her younger sister Tatiana, who was 18 months younger then her. Tatiana and Olga shared a bedroom and were called "The Big Pair", while Olga's other two younger sisters - Maria and Anastasia - were called "The Little Pair." Olga was going to maybe marry Price Carol of Romania, but Olga didn't want to leave Russia. "I am Russian and I mean to remain Russian!" So Olga did not marry Prince Carol. When World War I started Olga, her sister Tatiana and her Mother the Empress Alexandra became War nurses. During the War Olga became more aware of the resentment that the Russian people had for her family. Also During the war she had a mental breakdown. When her father abdicated, for himself and Alexei, Olga and her family were prisoners of the Revolution, in Tobolsk. After that, Olga's father, mother and sister Maria went to Ekaterinburg, leaving Olga with her sisters Tatiana and Anastasia and her younger brother Alexei. Olga and her sisters took care of Alexei because he got very hurt before her father, mother and sister left. After Alexei was well enough to be moved, Olga, Tatiana, Anastasia, Alexei and some of their employees went to Ekaterinburg, to be with their parents and Maria. In Ekaterinburg the Romanov's lived in a place called "The House of Special Purpose." Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia all shared a room, while her father, mother, and Alexei shared. On July 17, 1918 the Romanovs, their Doctor, and others where set up in a basement in "The House of Special Purpose." Then, 11 executors entered and started firing. Olga and her family and servants all died. Olga was only 23 years old when she died. But, when they found the bodies of the Romanovs and their servants they realized they are missing two, Alexei and either Maria, Tatiana, or Anastasia. Recently the Russian Orthodox Church in Russia canonized the Romanovs as saints.
- Her Imperial Highness, The Grand Duchess Tatiana Nicholaievna Romanov was born on June 10, 1897. She is the second child of Tsar Nicholas II and the Empress Alexandra. She has one elder sister, Olga, two younger sisters - Maria and Anastasia and a younger brother Alexei. Out of all of Tatiana's siblings, she was her mother's favorite companion. She was tall and a lot like her mother and the classical beauty of the family with auburn hair and grey eyes. Tatiana was extremely close to her older sister Olga, who was only 18 months apart. Tatiana and Olga shared a bedroom and were called "The Big Pair", while Olga's other two younger sisters - Maria and Anastasia - whee called "The Little Pair." She was also the leader of her brother and sisters, and they called her "Governess." Tatiana was the one who usually took charge of everything, which didn't bother the oldest, Olga. When World War I started Tatiana her sister Olga and her Mother the Empress Alexandra became War nurses. After she caught the measles, along with her siblings, Tatiana lost a lot of weight and her personality changed after she and her family were held under guard. When her father abdicated, for himself and for Alexei, Tatiana and her family where prisoners of the Revolution, in Tobolsk. After that, Tatiana's father, mother and sister Maria went to Ekaterinburg, leaving Tatiana with her sisters Olga and Anastasia and her younger brother Alexei. Tatiana and her sisters took care of Alexei because he got very hurt before her father, mother and sister left. After Alexei was well enough to be moved, Olga, Tatiana, Anastasia, Alexei and some of their employees went to Ekaterinburg, to be with their parents and Maria. In Ekaterinburg the Romanovs lived in a place called "The House of Special Purpose." Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia all shared a room, while her father, mother, and Alexei shared. On July 17, 1918 the Romanovs, their Doctor, and others were set up in a basement in "The House of Special Purpose." Then, 11 executors entered and started firing. Tatiana and her family and servants all died. Tatiana was only 22 years old when she died. But, when they found the bodies of the Romanovs and their servants they realized they are missing two, Alexei and either Maria, Tatiana, or Anastasia. Recently the Russian Orthodox Church in Russia canonized the Romanovs as saints.
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Xenia is an actress, comedian and filmmaker. After graduation from Queen Mary University of London with a BA Degree in Film Studies, she moved to Los Angeles to begin intensive acting training at Playhouse West School and Repertory Theatre. Her big break came when she landed the role of Young "Red" on the critically acclaimed NETFLIX original series "Orange Is The New Black", followed by an opportunity to work on the WB blockbuster Justice League. She is currently based in Los Angeles and can speak fluent English, Russian, and French.
In addition to acting, Xenia has had numerous opportunities to work on the production side of filmmaking, including script-supervising the first Russian/American 3D film. Being an active member of the Elizabeth Banks's WHOHAHA platform, Xenia constantly writes, edits and produces independent films and sketches. Some of those appeared at the NYC Independent Film Festival as well as won an award at the MyRodeReel Film Competition .- Actor
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Russian theater, film and dubbing actor, radio host, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (2005) Best known for dubbing characters from the animated series Smeshariki, Transformers (dubbing channel 6) and the announcer of the Mill studio series. Mikhail Chernyak is a Petersburg actor, dubbing artist and voice artist. His pleasant baritone is familiar to adult viewers of movies and TV shows, as well as to the young public from among the fans of the multi-projects "Luntik", "Smeshariki" and "Barboskins". The artist is implemented on the dramatic scene as a reader, plays roles in classical productions and new drama. Mikhail Chernyak was born on November 13, 1964 in Leningrad. The theater and public performances liked the boy from a young age. As a schoolboy, he attended the Theater of Youth Creativity, which still functions today. In this circle, children developed their abilities, learning theatrical business, and staged performances under the guidance of stage masters. After receiving a secondary education in the lyceum number 395, Michael decided to enter the LGITMiK at the department of acting skills. The course at this time was gained by Zinoviy Yakovlevich Korogodsky, a mastodon, known for his productions on the stages of the theaters of the Northern capital. Chernyak managed to become one of his charges. Having completed his studies in 1985, the certified actor became an artist of the Young Theater. This scene was like the guy who watched performances here at the earliest opportunity.
Theater and movies Chernyak played the first roles in children's performances. He embodied on stage the young Kai in The Snow Queen, the porcupine of the Saga from the story of Mowgli, the boy Tommy from the story Peppy Longstocking. After 6 years, the artist made his debut as a director, and since then he has repeatedly realized the ambitions of the director on the stage of his native theater.- Darya Zhovner was born on 20 September 1992 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She is an actress, known for Closeness (2017), Above the Sky (2019) and Streets of Broken Lights (1998).
- His Imperial Highness Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich Romanov was born on August 12, 1904, in the Peterhof Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia. He was the youngest child and only son of Their Imperial Majesties Tsar Nicholas II and Tsaritsa Alexandra Fyodorovna. His birth was a cause for much celebration throughout the Russian Empire, for he was the long-awaited heir to the throne. However, he was only a few days old when he began to bleed uncontrollably from the navel. He was diagnosed with hemophilia B, a condition that could be traced back to his maternal great-grandmother Queen Victoria. There was no treatment for this deadly blood disease in the early twentieth century, and the life expectancy was just thirteen years. This diagnosis devastated his parents, and they devoted themselves to keeping him alive and well. Two sailors were assigned to keep a close eye on Alexei, as the most minor cut or bruise could potentially be fatal. Despite his disease, Alexei was a bright, active child. He was doted on by his four older sisters, Grand Duchess Olga, Grand Duchess Tatiana, and Grand Duchess Maria, and had an especially close relationship with the family prankster, the youngest girl, Grand Duchess Anastasia. Alexei was compassionate and sweet, and suffered patiently through the frequent cruel attacks of his disease. The excruciating pain and long recovery periods left him nearly permanently disabled and put a dent in his education. He was naturally quite intelligent, though, and spoke three languages. One very serious crisis happened when he was eight in 1912 in Spala, Poland, after a tumble in a boat. He seemed fine for a few days but he later began to hemorrhage internally in his leg and abdomen and was not expected to live; he was given the last sacrament. However, Alexandra received a telegram from the faith healer Grigori Rasputin, and Alexei miraculously recovered. This incident strengthened his mother's undying faith in Rasputin that stayed until his murder in 1916. During World War I, Alexei accompanied his father to military headquarters, known as Stavka, to observe the life of a soldier. He charmed and won the hearts of both enlisted infantrymen and high-ranking officers alike with his youthful energy and simplicity. When the first Russian revolution came in March 1917, his father abdicated, and after a candid conversation with his son's doctors who told him that Alexei wouldn't survive much longer, he renounced the tsarevich's claim to the throne as well. The tsar and his family were placed under house arrest in the Alexander Palace, and in August 1917 they were moved to the Governor's House in Tobolsk, Siberia, allegedly for their own safety, but in November 1917 the Bolsheviks took power and there was little hope of getting the family to safety left. While in exile in March 1918 Alexei suffered a fall and a severe hemorrhage ensued; he was in such pain that he begged his mother to let him die. He was too unwell to accompany his family to Ekaterinburg, to where they were now being exiled. Nicholas, Alexandra, and Maria left for Ekaterinburg, and the four other siblings joined them in the Ipatiev House in April. For the remaining four months of his life Alexei was unable to walk. He found consolation in writing letters to his friend Kolya and playing card games with his sisters. He was very pious and spent much time praying. In the early morning hours of July 17, 1918, the family was woken and told they were being moved to the basement to avoid being caught in the gunfire that was raging in the city outside. The tsar and the empress, the four grand duchesses, the tsarevich, and four loyal retainers were led down the steps to the basement and and were posed as though for a portrait. Alexei had to be carried in by his father. Suddenly, an execution squad of twelve, led by Commandant Yakov Yurovsky, opened fire on the family, and a messy, savage bloodbath ensued which left no survivors save Alexei's dog Joy. The tsarevich was only thirteen years old. The bodies were dumped in the forest outside Ekaterinburg and doused in acid, but Alexei's body and that of either Maria or Anastasia were taken elsewhere and unsuccessfully cremated. The location of the remains stayed a secret until 1991, when the bodies of nine of the eleven victims were discovered and identified through DNA testing. The five royals' remains were interred in the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, but the bodies of the tsarevich and his sister were missing until 2007, when they were discovered and identified. As of 2016 they are being held in a vault in the Novospassky Monastery. In 1980, the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR) canonized Alexei, his parents, and sisters as martyrs. The Russian Orthodox Church followed suit and declared them passion bearers. The Russian state rehabilitated him and his family as victims of political repression.
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Olga Koch was born on 1 September 1992 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She is an actress and writer, known for The Courier (2020), The Emily Atack Show (2020) and Mandy (2019).- Polina Geraskina was born on 7 August 1994 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She is an actress, known for Any Day Now, The Collaboration and Get a Grip (2023).
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A combination of beauty, talent and versatility, a SAG Eligible performer, model/actress Anna Mezentseva is a name many in both the entertainment and modeling world need to keep on their radar in 2023. A professional voice over and film actress, as well as a fashion model, Anna has put together an impressive list of achievements such as finishing in the Top 25 of "Germany's Next Top Model", being a semifinalist in "Miss Earth 2008", and a contestant in beauty pageants such as "Miss International", "Queen of the World" and "Miss Russia 2005" to winning "Miss Moscow Region 2005" and placing as the 1st Runner Up in "Miss Russia Universe".
In addition to appearing and walking for brands such as PUMA, L'Oreal, Sebastian, Goldwell, Tigi, Givenchy and Wella, the St Petersburg-born, Moscow-educated and German-raised Mezentseva has walked in fashion shows for Diane Von Fuerstenberg, Egor Zaitsev, Lisu Vega, Julia Aali, Chloe, Tzuri Gueta, Lisa Blue, and International Fashion Festivals and Fashion Weeks.
When not modeling or walking the runway, Anna has also appeared in TV and film with roles in "Burn Notice", "Magic City", "Charlie's Angeles", "Rock of Ages", "The Right Stuff", "The Electric State", "Bad Monkey", "Rap Shit", "Heels", "Project Baby", etc. In addition to the roles in movies such as "Jack and Jill" and "Rock of Ages", the blue-eyed stunner has also done voiceover work for audio books such "Angel and Fairy", "Voices of Angels" and online platforms such as "Living Planet".- Actress
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Evelyn Kaplun was born on 4 November 1971 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She is an actress, known for Yana's Friends (1999), Ha-Shminiya (2005) and Dear Mr. Waldman (2006). She is married to Arik Kaplun.- Actor
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Victor Travis was born on 2 January 1884 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He was an actor and writer, known for Fiddling Around (1938), Off Again, on Again (1945) and Time Out for Trouble (1938). He died on 26 May 1948 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed).- Maria Tedeschi was born on 21 March 1904 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She was an actress, known for The Name of the Rose (1986), Paura (1972) and Dog Lay Afternoon (1976). She died on 29 January 1995 in Rome, Italy.
- Sasha Drobitko was born on 7 January 2000 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. He is an actor, known for Pokhoronite menya za plintusom (2009), MosGaz (2012) and Byvshaya zhena (2013).
- Antonina Zabinska was born on 18 July 1908 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She was married to Jan Zabinski. She died on 19 March 1971 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland.
- Iya Abdy was born on 8 August 1897 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]. She was an actress, known for Norah O'Neale (1934). She was married to Robert Henry Edward Abdy and Gerrit Jongejans. She died on 24 November 1992 in Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France.
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Maya Post is an American actress. Born Maya Siobhan Flock in Saint Petersburg, FL to Mark Flock (a marine biologist) and Noa Spector-Flock (an ex-professional dancer). While growing up, Maya's mother was a dance teacher at a performing arts school and encouraged her from a young age to engage and learn about the arts. As a child she trained at the Academy of Ballet Arts, specializing in classical ballet. She then went on to begin her acting training at PCCA who have turned out such artist as- Ephraim Sykes, William Joseph Stribling, Calvin Royal III, Samuel Froeschle and countless others.
She continued her training after moving to NYC at MSM (famously attended by the likes of Harry Connick Jr., Herbie Hancock and Susan Graham) specializing in voice under tutelage of Ashley Putnam. She simultaneously took humanities courses through the prestigious Columbia University. In her second year, she went for her first professional audition and ended up booking and beginning her long relationship with her on stage career in West Side Story. This specific production celebrated West Side Story's 50th anniversary and was directed by Joey McKneely. The show had a limited run in the West End in London and earned an Olivier nomination in 2009. Maya returned for the world tour visiting over 12 countries across Europe, Asia and her mothers home country, Israel. While in Israel, a local news network aired a special segment on Maya performing in Israel and for her grandmother for the first time. Maya met her husband Edd Post at the tail end of the tour, when he joined the cast as a replacement in Bordeaux, France.
In 2012 Maya joined Arthur Laurents new touring production of West Side Story that featured Lin Manuel Miranda's spanish lyrics. After which, she was invited to rejoin the London cast of West Side Story in 2013 for another limited run, during which, Maya appeared on iTV's "this morning" for press relating to the show.
After her second run in the West End, she was asked to stay and help originate the role of "the Rose" in Nick Lloyd Webber and Jamie Reid's production of the little prince at the Savoy Theater, London, UK.
A few months later, she relocated to London while Edd was starring in Jersey Boys in the West End. During which she filmed a commercial for Head and Shoulders.
Notably, Maya was a part of Shape History's campaign "Aleppo's child" to help bring awareness to the Syrian refugee crisis. She also filmed "Stray Balls" that also stars SNL legend, Jane Curtain and Caitlin Mehner.
In fall 2017, she collaborated with Brett Leigh on a short film "Volumn 1: The Mind", a film set to explore the part within every person that gets locked away due to society and culture depicting we should constrain ourselves to what is expected rather than what's possible. Upon completing "Volumn 1: The Mind", they began pre production for another short entitled, "Denodnaba", a film tackling the ways we psychologically cope with trauma and grief.- Denis Starkov is a Russian theater and film actor.
Starkov was born in Leningrad. In 2004 he graduated from St. Petersburg State Academy of Theater Arts, the course of Sergei Parshin. He was an actor of the St. Petersburg Youth Theater named after Aleksandr Bryantsev. Collaborated with the Comedian's Shelter Theater.
Since 2003, Starkov began acting in films. He starred in the films Stolypin... Nevyuchennye uroki (2006) (Sokolov), Sonka zolotaya ruchka (2007) (Senya Yasnyy), Sekretnaya sluzhba Ego Velichestva (2007) (Budnitskiy), Opergruppa (2009) (Ilya Gorelov), Ya emu veryu! (2012) (Viktor Tsurevich), Narkotrafik (2012) (Sergey Chernetsov). Among the brightest and most famous roles of Denis are roles in the TV series Leningrad 46 (2014) and Nevskiy (2016).