Olga Lezhneva

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.

[1] She then starred in Ukrainian sketch comedy shows "The Office" (2005) and "Jokes on Target" (2006), both airing on TV Channel "Simon".

Her subsequent appearances included a guest role in "The Taxi-2[2]" 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).