Isidora Goreshter

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Isidora "Izzy" Goreshter (* in the United States ) is an American actress . She became famous as Svetlana Yevgenivna in the American series Shameless .

Life

Goreshter's parents immigrated to the United States from the Soviet Union in the 1980s, shortly before the end of communism . Goreshter herself was born in the United States as the first member of her family. She grew up with an older brother in Long Beach , California . She became interested in acting at an early age and appeared in commercials as a child.

She graduated from California State University, Long Beach , where she graduated in history and acting. She also took acting classes at the Stella Adler Conservatory .

After first roles in short films and minor supporting roles in various television series, she took on the role of Svetlana Milkovich in Shameless in 2013 , and has embodied her since the third season. In mid-2016 she was promoted to leading actress.

In 2015 Goreshter became the mother of one child.

Filmography (selection)

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. a b c Actress Isidora Goreshter - 'My Audition for Shameless Was One of My Worst Auditions!' , Jan 25, 2016, The Huffington Post
  2. a b c 'Shameless' Star Isidora Goreshter Talks Sixth Season, Her Terrible Audition, And Securing A Recurring Role , January 8, 2016, Hngn.com
  3. a b Isidora Goreshter Upped To Regular On Showtime's 'Shameless' , June 2, 2016, Tvwise.co.uk