Meglena Karalambova was born on June 20, 1943, in the city of Burgas, Bulgaria. She began her academic journey by graduating from the School of English Language in 1963. This milestone marked the starting point of her illustrious career in the world of acting.
Between 1963 and 1967, Karalambova pursued her passion for acting at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Art in Sofia, where she was mentored by renowned professors Stefan Surchadzhiev and Metodi Andonov. Her hard work and dedication paid off as she successfully graduated from the academy in 1967.
The same year, Karalambova made her stage debut at the Varna Drama Theatre, playing the role of Ellison in "Turn Back in Anger" by J. Osborne. She went on to perform at the Varna Drama Theatre from 1967 to 1969, honing her craft and gaining valuable experience.
In 1969, Karalambova joined the theater of the Bulgarian Army, where she continued to impress audiences with her versatility and range. Her repertoire includes iconic roles from Bulgarian, foreign classic, and contemporary plays.
Some of her most notable performances include Ophelia and Gertrude in "Hamlet" and "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare, Maria in "The monk and his sons" by M. Milkov, Magda in "Evenings of Ivan Gillin" by N. Parushev, Milka in "Masters" by R. Stoyanov, Judith in "Student of the Devil" by B. Shaw, Nina in "Masquerade" by M. Lermontov, Elitza in "Time" by A. Donchev, Dunyasha, Charlotte in "The Cherry Orchard" by A. Chekhov, Blond, Tonichka, Richard in "Criminal song", "Miracle", "Whoopi or the theater at the end of the century" by Ivan Radoev, Mary Boyle in "Juno and the Peacock" by S. O'Casey, Anichka, Amalia in "Careerists", "Duel" by Ivan Vazov, Eva in "Mr. Puntilla and his servant Matti" by Berthold Brecht, A in "Three tall women" by E. Albee, Mother in "A night out" by Harold Pinter, and Spasiya in "Charming my fleas" by Boyan Papazov.
Throughout her illustrious career, Karalambova has worked with renowned directors, including Leon Daniel, who has often praised her exceptional talent. She has also appeared in numerous Bulgarian films, as well as international productions in the United States, France, and Italy.
To commemorate her 60th anniversary in performance, Karalambova celebrated with a special production, "Grande Finale," directed by Kamen Donev. In recent years, she has continued to impress audiences with her performances in mono-dramas and theatrical productions, including "Kiki van Beethoven" by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt and "Rabbit Hole" by David Lindsay-Abera.
Karalambova is also a talented radio personality, having recorded numerous poems and plays for radio "Sofia." She has also lent her voice to the dubbing of television movies and has translated plays from English.
In her personal life, Karalambova is a devoted mother to her daughter, Nevena Beleva, who is an artist-designer. Despite her many accomplishments, Karalambova remains humble and true to her passion for the theater, stating that it is her "great love."
