Ivan Georgiev Ivanov, a renowned Bulgarian actor, was born on December 16, 1951, in the charming town of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria. He pursued his passion for acting at the prestigious National Academy for Theatre and Film Art in Sofia, Bulgaria, under the guidance of the esteemed Professor Dimitrina Gyurova.
Ivan Ivanov's early career saw him tread the boards of the Youth Theatre and Bulgarian Army's Theater, where he honed his craft until 1983. However, it was his iconic role in the film "Everything is Love" that catapulted him to sex symbol status in Bulgarian cinema. This milestone was followed by his portrayal of Rado in "Everything is Love," Assen in "Avalanche" (1982),Vas/Christo in "Combine" (1982),and Trajan in "Measure of Remand" (1983).
Throughout his illustrious career, Ivan Ivanov has had the privilege of working with renowned directors such as Borislav Sharaliev, Zako Heskiya, and Ivan Andonov, starring in films like "Boris I" (1985),"Night with the White Horses" (1985),"Dreamers" (1987),and many more.
In addition to his work in film, Ivan Ivanov has also explored his creative writing skills, releasing his debut book of short stories and poems, "This Life, That Life," followed by "Answer" and "Seven Hours Difference." The early 21st century saw him venture into dubbing, lending his voice to various movies and serials, including the miniseries "Masada" for Bulgarian National Television, and films like "Les Misérables" (Jean-Paul Belmondo) and "Love in the Clouds" (Keanu Reeves).
Ivan Ivanov is married to Petya Silyanova, and they have two sons: Stefan, better known by his rap moniker Wosh MC, and George, a lawyer and judge.
