Liya Akhedzhakova

    Liya Akhedzhakova

    July 9, 1938 (86 years old) in Dnepropetrovsk, USSR (Ukraine)

    Liya M. Akhedzhakova (born July 9, 1938, Dnepropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR) is a Russian theatre and cinema actress. Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1970) and People's Artist of Russia (1994). She became famous for her roles in Eldar Ryazanov's films, especially "Office Romance" (1977), "Garage" (1979), "Irony of Fate" (1975) and "Promised Heaven" (1991). She twice received the Nika Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles as Aunt Fima in "Promised Heaven" and a Japanese restaurant worker in "Portraying the Victim" in 1992 and 2007, respectively.

    Known For

    Dunno in Sunny CityDunno in Sunny City
    Office RomanceOffice Romance
    The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!
    Moscow Does Not Believe in TearsMoscow Does Not Believe in Tears
    The GarageThe Garage

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