Isidora Goreshter

Isidora Goreshter
Born Long Beach, California, United States
Occupation Actress

Isidora Goreshter is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Svetlana on the U.S. TV series Shameless.

Early life

Goreshter was born and raised in Long Beach, California, where she began performing on stage at age three. She studied classical ballet.[1]

Goreshter competed in gymnastics as a child.[2] She earned first place in beam, second place in vault and floor, and third place all-around in her age group at the California State Cup Championship in 1992.[3] Also in 1992, she came in second place overall in her age group at the Central Pacific Championships.[4]

Goreshter studied acting at the Stella Adler acting conservatory.[1] She appeared in such stage shows productions as Beirut, The Smell of The Kill, Waiting For Lefty, Laundry and Bourbon, and Waiting for Godot.[1]

Career

Goreshter made her film debut in the motion picture Paranoia starring with Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Liam Hemsworth. She then took supporting roles in the films T is for Twig, A Leading Man and the award-winning short Wonder Girls.[1]

In 2013, Goreshter guest starred in the television series Shameless as the prostitute Svetlana. At first meant to be a short-term character, Goreshter became a series regular in 2016.

Goreshter went on to a lead role in the motion picture the Petal Pushers and will have a major role opposite Noël Wells and Joe Pantoliano in the upcoming Happy Anniversary.

Personal life

Goreshter was the first member of her family born in the United States.[5] Goreshter's family is from the former Soviet Union.[6]

She has degrees in theatre and art history.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Svetlana Played by Isidora Goreshter - Shameless | SHOWTIME". SHO.com. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "Youth News". Long Beach Press-Telegram (Long Beach, California). October 9, 1991. p. C4.
  3. ↑ "Youth News: Cerritos Wins Cal Cup". Long Beach Press-Telegram (Long Beach, California). April 29, 1992. p. D4.
  4. ↑ "AGA Gymnasts Shine in Central Pacific Tourney". Long Beach Press-Telegram (Long Beach, California). November 25, 1992. p. C4.
  5. ↑ Kim, Jae-Ha (January 17, 2016). "Isidora Goreshter". The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Florida). p. F4.
  6. 1 2 Rapp, Ilana (25 January 2016). "Actress Isidora Goreshter -- 'My Audition for Shameless Was One of My Worst Auditions!'". Huffington Post. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
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