Talent Pool
ACTOR, WRITER, PRODUCER
SAG-AFTRA
Erika Apelgren
As a classically trained actor, Erika graduated from the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre, studying under the guidance of Oscar-winning director Milton Justice. In Sweden, she honed her craft with renowned actors Stina Eklblad, Per Ragnar, and Mia Poppe. Throughout her Los Angeles tenure, Erika has showcased her versatility both in front of and behind the camera, collaborating with industry icons such as Tyra Banks, Giorgio Moroder, Sia, Nintendo, Clarion, Wella Professionals, and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna.
ACTOR, PRODUCER
SAG-ELIGIBLE
Crystal Loverro
Crystal Loverro is a visually impaired actor, writer, and filmmaker in Los Angeles, known for her bold storytelling. After earning a Neuros degree from Binghamton University, she began her acting career in 7, gaining fame in the YouTube series The Cross-Eyed Dominatrix. Her film credits include Blindsided, WitchKnight, and Bloodlines. With training at Shari Shaw Studios and The Groundlings, and studies under Jason Alexander and Diane Charles, Crystal brings diverse skills, including martial arts and dialect work, to her roles.
ACTOR, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER
SAG-AFTRA
Maria Bobeva
Maria Bobeva is a Bulgarian-born actor, writer, and producer known for Scarlet (2024), Blinks (2021), and Fate’s Shadow: The Whole Story (2021).
Raised in a theatrical family in Burgas, she trained at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts and made her stage debut at age 9.
Her work is characterized by emotional honesty and stories rooted in real life, often drawing on her own experience as an immigrant and woman in transition.
ACTOR
SAG-ELIGIBLE
Desi Madzhunova
Desislava Madzhunova is a Bulgarian actor based in Los Angeles and Sofia whose work is grounded in raw, dynamic truth and emotional authenticity. Trained at the Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, she brings a versatile tool-kit to her roles—from folk and contemporary dance to multiple accents and improvisation. Fluent in Bulgarian, English, Russian, and Spanish, Desislava stands at 175 cm, and is known for her disciplined physical presence as much as her expressive depth.
ACTOR
NON-UNION
Ivan Rangelov
Ivan Rangelov is a Bulgarian actor based in Los Angeles whose performances are marked by raw emotional honesty and grounded intensity.
Born in Vidin in 1994 into a theatrical family, he trained in Acting at NATFA “Krastyo Sarafov” and earned acclaim on stage in Bulgaria in productions such as The Ilia's Passions.
After a successful run of leading roles in regional theater, he relocated to the U.S. in 2023 to pursue film and television, with screen credits including the acclaimed TV series Stolen Life, Brothers, and River Across My Heart.
ACTOR, PRODUCER
NON-UNION
Dany Diviziev
Danail Diviziev is a Bulgarian-born actor who graduated with a BFA in Acting from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (Sofia, Bulgaria) in 1999. On stage, he starred in productions such as The Blue Bird by Maeterlinck (dir. Marius Kurkinski) and The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (dir. Elena Baeva). After moving to the U.S. in 2001, Danail spent six years working behind the scenes at 20th Century Fox as an associate producer, production coordinator, and script reader. While his recent years have been focused on business endeavors, he remains active as an actor, most recently starring in the short film Autopilot, written and directed by Anna Damaskova, currently in post-production.
COMPOSER
NON-UNION
Emilian Gatsov - Elbi
milian “Elbi” Gatsov is a Bulgarian composer whose work spans theatre, film, and contemporary dance. With over sixteen years of experience, he is known for blending experimental electronic soundscapes with narrative depth, scoring projects such as I See Red People (2018) and festival pieces like Perfectly Pink and Made for Happiness.
A graduate in philosophy, Elbi also writes essays and articles exploring the intersection of art, sound, and human experience.
ACTOR | DIRECTOR
NON-UNION
Ivan Yurukov
Ivan Yurukov is a Bulgarian actor and director, graduated from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts “Kr. Sarafov” (NATFA) in 2004 under Prof. Stefan Danailov.
Since 2005 he has been a member of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre troupe, appearing in numerous leading roles in productions such as Hamlet, The Winter’s Tale, Crime and Punishment, The Cherry Orchard, and An Ideal Husband. His directorial debut, Till the Final Caprice, reflects his long-standing passion for music and storytelling, and premiered internationally.
Sound Designer & Mixer | Composer
NON-UNION
Dimitar Velichkov - Schmidt
Sound Designer, Sound Department, Composer.
Contact
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