Our country gives the world not only good scientists, singers and dancers, but also actors with great talent, thanks to which they easily conquer Hollywood. Larisa Oleinik is one of the few actresses of Russian origin working in Hollywood. Her name immediately comes to mind when it comes to contemporary creative personalities earning fame and popularity in the American film industry.
Biography
Larisa (Rissi) was born in California in 1981. Her father, who left for America from the USSR, received enough money, so he wrote his daughter to the best tennis club, and also paid for music lessons. When Larisa was a child, her aunt gave advice that the girl should be tested for participation in the musical Les Miserables. Already at eight years old, the future actress had the experience of acting in school productions. And just then, she played in a famous production in San Francisco.
Feeling the taste of acting, Larisa Oleynik begins to take acting lessons. During this period, she has a personal agent, thanks to which the girl manages to pass a large number of samples. At the same time, Oleynik goes to school, trains on the court. The girl’s debut took place in 1993 in the film “Doctor Quinn”.
In 1994, Larisa got the main role in the television series "The Secret World of Alex Mack." This film brought her fame, as well as an Emmy Award. The series had high ratings, so it broadcast four seasons. Then the girl began to be invited to roles in feature films: “Club of Nannies”, “Ten Things I Hate about You”. The last picture was, according to critics, one of the best films of 1999. The actress played her first major role in the film "Time for Dancing."
Tennis Larisa Oleynik, films with the participation of which at that time was watched by all young people, stopped playing after fifteen years.
Filmography
Rissi managed to play in many films. Her first role was in the film "Doctor Queen", which was released in 1993. At the same time, the film “Harassment” appeared. Larisa Oleinik, whose filmography is being considered, has gained great popularity thanks to the television series “Secret World Alex Mack”, it was broadcast from 1994 to 1998. In 1995, the film "Club of Nannies" was released, and a year later the viewer was able to see the actress in the film "The Adventures of Pete and Pete", as well as the series "The Guy Knows the World." In 1998, the movie "The Third Planet from the Sun" appeared on the screens, and a year later - "10 reasons for my hatred."
In 2000, Larisa starred in the film “100 Girls and One in the Elevator”, in 2001 - “American Rhapsody”, in 2002 the film “Time to Dance” appeared. In 2003, the actress plays in the film Bringing Rain, and in 2005 in the film Malcolm in the Spotlight. In 2006, the films “Pepper Denis” and “Pope Dreams” were released with the participation of Oleynik. In 2007, the viewer had the opportunity to see the actress in the film "Relative Obscurity".
The year 2008 was very fruitful for Larisa. During this period, films such as "Aliens in America", "Broken Windows", "Like the First Time." In 2009, the films “Without a Trail”, “I Have It” and “Clairvoyant” appeared. In 2010, Larisa Oleinik starred in such films as “Backyard Wedding” and “Mad Men”. In 2011, the girl plays in the television series "Hawaii". A lot of pictures came out in 2012: “Atlas Shrugged: Part 2”, “Mediator Kate”, “Mike and Molly”, “Born Yesterday”, “Pretty Little Liars”.
In 2013, the viewer saw the following films from Oleinik: “Orenthal: The Musical” and “Remember Sunday”. In 2014, the actress starred in the films: Jezabel, Beyond, The Animal Among Us, BFFs, Horrible Parents, The Michaels.
Larisa Oleinik about herself
Larisa claims that she is an open person who does not have complexes. She listens to various music, but hates country. The girl spends her free time with friends, goes shopping and to the movies. The actress loves Italian spaghetti, candies and lemons. Larisa loves to act in television series, she admits that sometimes she forgets words.
Personal life
In 1999, Larisa and her colleague in the film “10 Reasons for My Hatred”, as well as the film “Third Planet from the Sun” Joseph Gordon-Levitt married. In 2002, their relationship ended in divorce. Larisa did not start novels with movie actors anymore. Her past love affairs are not mentioned in the press. To date, Larisa Oleinik (photo can be seen in the article) does not meet with anyone and, according to the actress herself, lives happily.
In the end
Larisa Oleinik is a talented, beautiful actress who since childhood dreamed of acting in films. She loves her profession and hopes to continue to delight fans with her new roles. The actress has many friends with whom she likes to spend all her free time.
It is interesting that in the film industry there was a lot of hype about Larisa’s hot looks. In one of the photos that were posted on social networks, she looked great in a red bikini. In life, the actress looks very attractive in her outfits, as she has a taste and sense of style.
Larisa actively communicates in social networks such as Twitter. The number of her friends and fans is constantly increasing. I would like to wish the talented actress victories on her creative path and new interesting roles in the future.