Ania Bukstein Biography
Ania Bukstein was born on 7th June 1982 is a USSR-born Israeli actress, singer-songwriter, pianist and voice actress, performing in Hebrew, Russian, French and English.
She speaks Russian, Hebrew, French and English. Growing up in Moscow, she studied classical piano as a child starting at the age of 5, which she says she studied with a strict discipline common amongst children in the Soviet Union. She and her parents immigrated to Israel in the early 1990s when she was 8 years old, while her grandparents still live in Moscow.
She began her acting career at age 12. However, in Israel she gave up her dream of becoming a professional concert pianist. As a teenager, she attended Telma Yalin Arts High School in Givatayim, Israel. After her high school graduation, she served for two years in the Israeli Air Force. After studying French, she then received a scholarship to study in Paris.
A classically trained pianist, Bukshtein performed many songs on piano for the musical telenovela series HaShir Shelanu. In 2013 released Bukshtein an album of songs she has written, Sunday, featuring eight songs written and composed by her. The album was produced by Johnny Goldstein, who also co-wrote the song “One Day” from it. The singles featured in the album are “One Day”, “No One” and “Seven Minutes”.
In June 2017, in collaboration with DJ Ofer Nissim, she released another single, “Boy or Man”. She also performs classic Israeli songs, in state and memorial ceremonies, including presenting the official Israel Independence Day broadcast. In addition, she performs with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Ania Bukstein
Ania Bukstein is an Israeli actress, singer, song-writer, pianist and voice actress. She was born in 1982 in Moscow, USSR, to Jewish parents. As a child in Moscow, she studied classical piano. Her family immigrated to Israel in the early 1990s. She began her acting career at age 12, appearing in the film Eretz Hadasha (A New Country). As a teenager, she attended Telma Yalin Arts High School in Givatayim, Israel. She served for two years in the Israeli Air Force. She married Israeli real estate developer Dotan Vainer in 2013. In Game of Thrones, she portrays Kinvara in the sixth season.
Ania Bukstein Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | New Land | Anna | |
| 2003 | Matana MiShamayim | Marina | Fira’s daughter |
| 2005 | Schwartz Denesty | Anna | |
| 2006 | Foul Gesture | Arkadia | |
| 2007 | The Secrets | Neomi Hess | |
| 2010 | Rabies | Adi | |
| 2012 | The Conductor | Anna | Russian film |
| Dead Europe | Amina | Australian film | |
| 2013 | Friends from France | Vera | French film |
| 2017 | A Quiet Heart | Naomi |
Ania Bukstein TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rosh Gadol | Anastasia | Season 1 |
| 2006 | Our Song | Tamara Weiss | |
| 2007 | Spoons | Various | Sketch comedy |
| 2007 – 2009 | Screenz | Shiri | |
| 2007 – 2014 | The Arbitrator | Irena Kovlova | |
| 2011 | Naor’s Friends | Silvy Knafo | Episode: “The First Years of the Undercover Bimbo” |
| 2014 | Amamiyot | Silvy Knafo / Slavit Kanaf | |
| 2015 | False Flag | Asia Brinditch | |
| Plan B | Herself | Cameo | |
| 2016 | Game of Thrones | Kinvara | Episode: “The Door” |
| 2017 | Genius | Margarita Konenkova | Episode: “Chapter 9” |
Ania Bukstein Game Of Thrones
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin’s series of fantasy novels, the first of which is A Game of Thrones. It is filmed in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, Spain, and the United States.
The series premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and its seventh season ended on August 27, 2017. The series will conclude with its eighth season premiering in 2019. Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, Game of Thrones has several plot lines and a large ensemble cast but centers on three primary story arcs. The first story arc centers on the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms and follows a web of alliances and conflicts among the dynastic noble families either vying to claim the throne or fighting for independence from the throne.
The second story arc focuses on the last descendant of the realm’s deposed ruling dynasty, exiled and plotting a return to the throne. The third story arc centers on the longstanding brotherhood charged with defending the realm against the ancient threats of the fierce peoples and legendary creatures that lie far north, and an impending winter that threatens the realm.
Game of Thrones has attracted record viewership on HBO and has a broad, active, international fan base. It has been acclaimed by critics, particularly for its acting, complex characters, story, scope, and production values, although its frequent use of nudity and violence (including sexual violence) has been criticized. The series has received 38 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2015 and 2016, more than any other primetime scripted television series. Its other awards and nominations include three Hugo Awards for Best Dramatic Presentation (2012–2014), a 2011 Peabody Award, and five nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama (2012 and 2015–2018).
Of the ensemble cast, Peter Dinklage has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2011 and 2015) and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (2012) for his performance as Tyrion Lannister. Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Maisie Williams, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Diana Rigg, and Max von Sydow have also received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for their performances.
Ania Bukstein The Secrets
The Secrets is a 2007 Israeli drama film directed by Avi Nesher. When studious Noemi and rebellious Michelle are assigned the task of helping a mysterious French resident named Anouk while studying at seminary in Safed, they begin to delve into the mystical in hopes of finding healing for her ailments. Noemi’s studies bring clarity to her emotional life, but Michelle begins to realize life is much more complicated than she thought it would be. It was nominated for Outstanding Film – Limited Release at the 21st GLAAD Media Awards. The movie was featured on Autostraddle as one of “8 Pretty Great Lesbian Movies You Haven’t Seen Yet.”
