Olga Mykolaivna Lezhneva (born Olga Levit, May 6, 1983) is a film, and television actress.
Biography Olga Lezhneva is a Ukrainian actress who was born Olga Levit on May 6, 1983, in Kharkiv, Ukrainian SSR (now Ukraine), into a multicultural family. Her father, who graduated with a degree in chemistry, worked at the Scientific Research Technological Institute. Later, he transitioned into entrepreneurship and eventually became a producer at the broadcasting company “Nika-Video”. Her mother, of Ukrainian heritage, was the head of the Environmental Protection Department at a regional energy company. Olga excelled academically in school and was accepted into a prestigious gymnasium, where she received advanced studies in the sciences. But defying expectations that she would follow in her parents’ footsteps and pursue a STEM education, her path took an unexpected turn, leading her to study drama at the Kharkiv National Kotlyarevsky University of Arts instead. The family relocated to Kyiv in 2006. In 2014, Lezhneva-Levit moved to New York City, to expand her professional horizons in the entertainment industry.
Education 2000-2006 Kharkiv National Kotlyarevsky University of Arts. Theatre Faculty. Performing skills Department. 2007-2011 Kyiv International University. Institute of Linguistics and Psychology. Psychology Department.
Career In 2000, at just 16 years old, Olga made her television debut as a talk show host on TV Channel "Tonis"."Tonis" - the first Ukrainian private TV-Channel. She then starred in Ukrainian sketch comedy shows "The Office" (2005) and "Jokes on Target" (2006), both airing on TV Channel "Simon".
Olga's film career took off with supporting roles in the Ukrainian-Russian movies "Antisniper" (2007)" and "The Rules of Hijacking" (2008), followed by a starring role in the film "Like Hell!" (2008). Her subsequent appearances included a guest role in "The Taxi-2"The Taxi-2" - Ukrainian comedy TV-Series (2012)." and a memorable performance as a sultry conductor in the Ukrainian comedy "1+1 at Home" (2013).
She gained recognition for her notable roles, including Beatrice in the Ukrainian television sitcom "House Arrest" (2010), which she played for two seasons, and Ludochka in the Russian comedy "What Men Talk About" (2010). Later, she appeared on the TV show "The Affair" (2014) and in the film "Return to Montauk" (2016), marking her entry into US entertainment industry.
Theatre 2006 — «The house of Bernarda Alba» by Federico García Lorca — Adela 2006 — «The Orchestra» by Jean Anouilh — Leon 2006 — «The Team» by Semyon Zlotnikov — Nadia Hollywood
Filmography Year Film Role 2004 Police / УВД во власти Thief2006 Police Academy / Милицейская академия Zhenya She Said "Yes" / Она сказала "Да" Secretary2007 Antisniper / Антиснайпер Irisha Lesya + Roma / Леся + Рома Friend of Lesya Days of Hope / Дни надежды Girl in the Bar Former / Бывшая MashaHello to You / Здравствуйте вам Vera2008 Good Guys / Хорошие парни Dancer Attractive Power / Сила притяжения Veronica The Native People / Родные люди Administrator Martha / Начать с начала,Марта Victoria Like Hell! / Чёрта с два! Tanya About Love / Про любовь Masha Rules of Hijacking / Правила угона Olga2010 Only Love / Тільки кохання Nelya Demons/Not Angels / Демоны не ангелы Larisa What Men Talk About / О чём говорят мужчины Ludochka I Will Say Nothing / Не скажу Guest at the Party House Arrest / Домашній арешт Beatris2011 White Roses of Hope / Белые розы надежды Lena Spring is in December / Весна в декабре Mistress of Ziuzin2012 The Waitlist / Лист ожидания Zvetkova Woman's Doctor / Женский доктор Natasha Ovcharenko The Taxi 2 / Такси-2 Sasha Brother for a Brother 2 / Брат за брата-2 Masha2014 Brother for a Brother 3 / Брат за брата-3 Veronika 1+1 at Home / 1+1 дома Sexy Conductor Mykhtar / Мухтар Juliet The Affair Girl in the Pool2016 Return to Montauk Girl2018 How To Do Everything Tess
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External links
Olga Lezhneva. Encyclopedia of Film and TV KinoPoisk.ru Olga Lezhneva Olga Lezhneva at the official site of TV-Series House Arrest.
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