Olga Kalashnikova is a talented American actress, born in Belarus, who has earned a degree in political science from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. While studying at Berkeley, she developed her passion for theater for social change and improvisation under the guidance of renowned instructor Cort Worthington. Her fluency in Russian and proficiency in Eastern European and European accents have enabled her to take on a wide range of roles.
Olga's acting journey began when she started training at the esteemed Scott Rogers Studios in Honolulu in 2011. She honed her craft in Meisner technique with LA-based instructor Iris Klein, and has since worked on numerous national and international commercials, including campaigns for Disney, Fuji, and Ford. Her impressive resume also boasts multiple award-winning short films, TV series, features, and theatrical productions.
One of her most notable roles was as Julia Denis, an attorney based in Berlin, in the family drama "Angel By Thursday", which was filmed in Hawai'i and released across multiple online platforms, including Amazon. Her captivating performance earned her the "Best Actress in a Feature" award at the Northeast Film Festival 2021 in New Jersey.
Olga's versatility as an actress was showcased in the short film "Chekhov's The Proposal", which she co-produced and acted in. The film premiered at the North Hollywood CineFest 2021 and won "Best Acting Ensemble" at the Indie Shorts Awards in Cannes, France.
Fans can catch Olga in a co-star role opposite Jorge Garcia in the popular TV series "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS-TV, Season 7) and in a supporting role opposite Zac Efron and Adam DeVine in the hilarious comedy "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" (20th Century FOX).
