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Yana Shevchenko

Yana Shevchenko

About me

Actress of Russian origin based in Prague, Czech Republic, fluent in English (American accent), native in Russian and Czech. Has a professional degree from Prague Theatre College and several on-camera masterclasses from American, Czech, Italian and Russian directors. Workshops of Meisner, Stanislavsky and Chubbuck techniques. With advanced vocal, piano and figure skating skills. Additional experience in dancing and horseback riding.

Information

Acting age
21-36 years
Place of birth
Russia
Height (cm)
173
Weight (in kg)
58
Eye color
dark brown
Hair color
brown
Hair length
Long
Place of residence
Prague (CZ), Budapest (HU)
Nationality
Russian, Czech, Ukrainian
Languages
Czech(native)Russian(native)Ukrainian(native)BelarusianEnglishHungarian
Dialects
American-Standard(native dialect)
Accents
CzechRussian
Instruments
PianoDrums
Sport
Figure skatingHorse ridingIce skatingPilatesSwimmingAerial yogaBackpackingBalletBeach volleyballBowlingKickboxingYogaBoxing
Dance
PerformanceBachataBalletBelly danceChoreographyClassic danceImprovisation danceMusical theaterSalsa
Main profession
Actor
Specializations
Advertising actor, Dancer, Dubbing actor, Model, Musical actor, Singer
Singing
A cappellaChoirClassicJazzMusicalArabian singingBluesChansonFolkGospelImprovisationOpera singingRockYodelling
Special skills
ImprovisationMinor artsModel
Pitch
Mezzo-soprano, Soprano
Driver's licenses
B - Car

Credits

Professional background

Prague Theatre College 2014 - 2017

Film

2024
Der Tiger (Feature film) In development
Secretary from the Command Bunker (GR) Dennis Gansel Producer: Pantaleon Films Distribution: Amazon Prime Video Casting Director: Arwa Salmanova Written by: Dennis Gansel

Television

2021
Totems (Drama)
Irina (ESR) Jérôme Salle Producer: Gaumont Television Distribution: Amazon Casting Director: Nancy Bishop

Theater

2017
Amadeus (Drama)
Singer (SR) Guy Roberts Theater: Prague Shakespeare Company

Internet

2022 – 2025
Interview with the Vampire
Pretty Woman in the Forth Row (ESR) Emma Freeman Producer: AMC Studios Casting Director: Maya Kvetny