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Vladimir Karamazov (Владимир Карамазов) (born April 27th, 1979) is a Bulgarian actor. He received classical training at the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia. In 2002 he has joined the National Theater “Ivan Vazov”. Vladimir Karamazov is one of the most sought out, acknowledged and respected actors of his generation. He is much loved by audiences of all ages.

In 2010 and 2013 the play “Casanova - Requiem for Love" with Vladimir Karamazov as Giacomo Casanova has gathered standing ovations in France – at the Avignon Theater Festival and in theaters in Paris. Karamazov’s acting talent has been particularly recognized there.

After more than 10 years on stage playing in more than 25 theater plays and participations in television shows, films and tv series, in 2013 Vladimir Karamazov together with his colleagues and best friends Zachary Baharov and Julian Vergov has created the “Three Bears Entertainment“ production company which first and very successful project is the play “Art” by Yasmina Reza, co-production with the Satirical Theater “Aleko Konstantinov". The play received warm applauses both by the audience and the critics . Since its premiere in April 2013 the play has been touring successfully all over the country.

He speaks English and Russian. His real name is Vladimir Alexandrov. The artistic name Karamazov has been assigned by the director Lilia Abadjieva for his part as Romeo. His hobbies and passions are travelling around the world, scuba diving and track motorcycles.

Theater

 * 2013 - ”Art“ by Yasmina Reza, director Anton Ugrinov, Satirical Theater “Aleko Konstantinov" (as Yvan) – co-producer
 * 2012 - ”Spinach and Chips“ by Zoltán Egressy, director Bogdan Petkanin, Satirical Theater “Aleko Konstantinov" (as Soap)
 * 2011 - ”The Inspector General“ by Nikolai Gogol, director Marius Kurkinski, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Khlestakov)
 * 2010 - ”Angels in America“ by Tony Kushner, director Desislava Shpatova, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Joseph Pitt)
 * 2010 - ”Cyrano de Bergerac“ by Edmond Rostand, director Tedi Moskov, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Christian)
 * 2009 - “Servant of Two Masters" by Carlo Goldoni, director Mitko Bozakov, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Florindo Aretusi)
 * 2009 - “The Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov, director Krikor Azarian, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Yasha)
 * 2009 - “Casanova - Requiem for Love" by Diana Dobreva, director Diana Dobreva, DT “Salza i smiah” (as Casanova)
 * 2008 - “Carnival of Thieves" by Jean Anouilh, director Thierry Harcourt, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Gustave)
 * 2007 - “One Does Not Play with Love" by Alfred de Musset, director Marius Kurkinski, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Perdikan)
 * 2007 - “Bacchanalia" by Arthur Schnitzler, director Anton Ugrinov, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Guido Wernig)
 * 2007 - “The Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde, director Thierry Harcourt, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Lord Goring)
 * 2006 - “King Lear" by William Shakespeare, director Javor Gardev, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Edmund)
 * 2005 - “Othello" by William Shakespeare, director Lilia Abadgieva, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Desdemona)
 * 2004 - “The Outcasts" by Ivan Vazov, director Alexander Morfov, National Theater “Ivan Vazov"
 * 2004 - “The Fisherman and His Sole" by Oscar Wilde, director Marius Kurkinski, Theater 199 (as The Fisherman)
 * 2004 - “Place-Hunters" by Ivan Vazov, director Ivan Dobchev, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Jeko Horov)
 * 2003 - “Vernissage" by Vaclav Havel, director Anton Ugrinov, Satirical Theater “Aleko Konstantinov" (as Michal)
 * 2003 - “Macbeth" by William Shakespeare, director Plamen Markov, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Ross)
 * 2003 - “The Tempest" by William Shakespeare, director Alexander Morfov, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Ferdinand)
 * 2002 - “The Winter’s Tale" by William Shakespeare, director Marius Kurkinski, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Florizel)
 * 2002 - “Albena" by Yordan Yovkov, director Ivan Dobchev, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Ivan Senebirski)
 * 2001 - “Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare, director Robert Sturua, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Valentino)
 * 2001 - „The King Stag”  by Carlo Gozzi, director Marius Kurkinski, National Theater “Ivan Vazov”
 * 2000 - “Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, director Lilia Abadgieva, National Theater “Ivan Vazov" (as Romeo)

Television

 * 2013 – ”Fourth Power“, on BNT 1 (as Stanimir Kisiov)
 * 2013 – ”The Tree of Life“, on TV7 (as Panto Valchev)
 * 2009 – ”Survivor 4 - Conquering Asia - Philippines“, on bTV (as host)
 * 2008 – ”Survivor 3 - Pearl Islands“, on bTV (as host)
 * 2007 – ”Survivor 2 - expedition „Robinson" - Dominican Republic“, on bTV (as host)
 * 2006 – ”Without Luggage“, Tourist TV show on TV7 (as host)
 * 2002 – ”A Guy, A Girl“, on bTV (as Dany)

Films
Movies
 * 2012 - ”I Am You“, director Peter Popzlatev (as Jermain)

Short films
 * 2010 - ”Meat“, director Sofia Stoicheva
 * 2008 - ”Naive“, director Franck Deyris (as Vladimir)
 * 2007 - ”You Are It“, director Nikolay Mutafchiev

Commercials

 * Andrews Fashion
 * MTel
 * Gillette
 * Vodka Flirt
 * Coca Cola Light
 * EGG

Awards

 * 2013 - diploma “Golden Century” for contribution to culture by Ministry of Culture
 * 2011 - award “Ivan Dimov“ for high achievements in the arts by the Fund for Talented Young Actors at ”Young Bulgarian Talents” Foundation