Liya Akhedzhakova

Biography

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

Leto

as Flat's Owner

Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

as Club Director Olga Pavlovna

Office Romance

as секретарша Верочка

The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!

as Таня, подруга Нади

The Garage

as Елена Павловна Малаева, младший научный сотрудник

A Gentle Creature

as Human Rights activist

Ivan Tsarevich & the Grey Wolf

as Баба-Яга (озвучка)

Playing the Victim

as Waitress in Japanese restaurant

The Book of Masters

as Baba Yaga

Say a Word for the Poor Hussar

as модистка Лулу