Irina Kaptelova (Ukrainian: Ірина Каптелова) is a Ukrainian actress. She's widely known for having played a number of roles in TV and movie industry of China.[1]
Irina Kaptelova | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 3, 1986 |
| Alma mater | Dnipropetrovsk National University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, journalist |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | irinakaptelova.ru |
Life and career edit
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.[2] After playing leading roles in several scripted series, she gained recognition for her performance in the drama My Natasha (2012).[3] 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".[4] That same year, Kaptelova won the award of "Best Foreign Actress" at the 2012 TV Drama Awards Made in China.[5]
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.[6]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Winter is not cold 冬天不冷 |
Soldier Doria | |
| 2010 | The Hutou Fortress - Bacteria 虎头要塞细菌 |
Shawa |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Northeast Love Story - Russian Girls in Xiaocheng 俄罗斯姑娘在小城 |
Donnia | |
| 2010 | The Doctors 医者仁心 |
Anesthesiologist Alice | |
| 2011 | The Tide 潮人 |
Nakali | |
| 2011 | East 东方 |
Officer | Guest star |
| 2012 | My Natasha 我的娜塔莎 |
Natasha | |
| 2012 | New Year Picture 年画 |
Natalia | |
| 2013 | Pathfinding to the Northeast - Prequel 闯关东前传 |
Catherine | |
| 2013 | New Youth 新青年 |
Helen | |
| 2013 | Yung Wing 容闳 |
Mary Kellogg |
References edit
- ^ "Украинка стала китайской кинозвездой". www.ukrrudprom.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2019-01-20.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 2013-04-18. 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 edit
- Official website
- Irina Kaptelova on Weibo
- Irina Kaptelova on Twitter
- Irina Kaptelova at IMDb
