Irina Kaptelova
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Irina Kaptelova | |
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| Born | June 3, 1986 |
| Alma mater | Dnipropetrovsk National University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, journalist |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | irinakaptelova.ru |
Irina Kaptelova (Ukrainian: Ірина Каптелова) is a Ukrainian actress.
Life and career
Kaptelova graduated from the Faculty of International Journalism at the Dnipropetrovsk National University in 2008, and then worked as a television host for a short term. She studied acting under Vitaly Malakhov, People's Artist of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko National Award Laureate, Art director of Theatre on Podol. In 2012 she was admitted to the acting department in Russian Academy of Theatre Arts.
Her film debut was as a Russian military officer in Winter Is Not Cold (2009), which was later censored in China.[1] After playing leading roles in several scripted series, she gained recognition for her performance in the drama My Natasha (2012).[2] Set in Northeast China and Soviet Union, My Natasha is an epic love story spanning 50 years.
It was the first foreign actress who played the female lead in the Chinese television series. My Natasha became a success upon its release and launched Kaptelova on the path to stardom. Her performance won wide acclaim from film critics and the media, "She has created a unique image, playing with unique acting skills. 'My Natasha' made her the most brilliant star of Chinese screen".[3] That same year, Kaptelova won the award of "Best Foreign Actress" at the 2012 TV Drama Awards Made in China.[4]
In addition to Ukrainian and Russian, Kaptelova speaks English and Chinese. Now Kaptelova is involved in the filming of a new major series about Yung Wing, the first Chinese student in U.S. It is a joint Chinese-US project, and Kaptelova plays Yung Wing's American wife, Mary Kellogg.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Winter is not cold 冬天不冷 |
Soldier Doria | |
| 2010 | The Hutou Fortress - Bacteria 虎頭要塞之細菌 |
Shawa |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Northeast Love Story - Russian Girls in Xiaocheng 俄羅斯姑娘在小城 |
Donnia | |
| 2010 | The Doctors 醫者仁心 |
Anesthesiologist Alice | |
| 2011 | The Tide 潮人 |
Nakali | |
| 2011 | East 東方 |
Officer | Guest star |
| 2012 | My Natasha 我的娜塔莎 |
Natasha | |
| 2012 | New Year Picture 年畫 |
Natalia | |
| 2013 | Pathfinding to the Northeast - Prequel 闖關東前傳 |
Catherine | |
| 2013 | New Youth 新青年 |
Helen | |
| 2013 | Yung Wing 容閎 |
Mary Kellogg |
References
- ^ "Илиша как украинская актриса покорила 120 млн китайцев". W-O-S. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
- ^ "11.03.12 УСПЕХ СЕРИАЛА МОЯ НАТАША". China-sky. Retrieved 2012-06-25.
- ^ "Украинка Ирина Каптелова стала первой иностранной актрисой, получившей премию "TV Drama Awards Made in China"". izvestia. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
- ^ "Українка стала першою іноземною акторкою, яка здобула азіатську "Еммі"". Vidia. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Українка стала першою іноземною актрисою, яка отримала престижну китайську премію TV Drama Awards Made in China (фото)". Ukranews. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
External links
- Official website
- Irina Kaptelova on Weibo
- Irina Kaptelova on X
- Irina Kaptelova at IMDb
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