Ania Bukstein facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ania Bukstein
אניה בוקשטיין
Born	(1982-06-07) 7 June 1982 (age 43) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Nationality	Israeli
Occupation	Actress singer pianist
Years active	1994–present

Ania Bukstein is a talented Israeli actress, singer, and pianist. She was born on June 7, 1982. Ania performs in several languages, including Hebrew, Russian, French, and English.

Early Life and Beginnings

Ania Bukstein was born in Moscow, which was then part of the Soviet Union. Her parents were both doctors. Her mother was a speech therapist, and her father was a doctor who specialized in brain tumors.

From a young age, Ania showed a gift for music. She started learning classical piano when she was just 5 years old. She trained very strictly, which was common for children in the Soviet Union at the time.

When Ania was 7 years old, in the early 1990s, she and her parents moved to Israel. Even though she loved piano, she decided not to become a professional concert pianist in Israel. She began her acting journey when she was 12. For high school, she attended the Telma Yalin Arts High School in Israel.

After finishing high school, Ania served in the Israeli Air Force Band for two years. She also studied French and received a scholarship to study in Paris.

Ania's Career Journey

Ania Bukstein has had a busy career in music, film, television, and theater. She is known for her diverse talents.

Music Career Highlights

Ania is a trained classical pianist. She played many songs on the piano for the musical TV show HaShir Shelanu.

In 2013, Ania released her own music album called Sunday. She wrote and composed eight songs for this album. The album included popular songs like "One Day," "No One," and "Seven Minutes."

In 2017, she worked with DJ Ofer Nissim to release another song called "Boy or Man." Ania also performs classic Israeli songs at important events. She often performs with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

Film and Television Roles

Ania Bukstein started her film career at a young age.

First Film Roles

In 1994, when she was 12, Ania got her first movie role. She played Anna in the film Eretz Hadasha (A New Country). This movie was about a young person who survived the Holocaust and moved to Israel in 1950. Ania was nominated for an Ophir Award for best actress for this role, making her the youngest actress ever nominated in that category.

In 2003, she appeared in the film Matana MiShamayim. In 2005, she starred in Shoshelet Schwartz and was nominated for another Ophir Award. That same year, she played Anastasia in the children's TV series Rosh Gadol.

Later Television and Film Work

In 2006, Ania played Tamara Weiss in the musical drama series HaShir Shelanu. In 2007, she starred in the film The Secrets as Neomi Hess, a curious teenager at a religious school. For this role, she won the 'Woman of The Year in Cinema' award in Israel. That same year, she played Irena Kovlova in the crime drama series The Arbitrator.

In 2008, she appeared in the Israeli comedy show Kapiot (Spoons). In 2010, she was in the film Kalevet (Rabies) and later appeared in the sitcom Naor's Friends. In 2014, she played Silvy in the comedy series Amamiot. Later that year, she co-starred in False Flag. In this show, she played Asia Brinditch, an Israeli teacher who is linked to a big kidnapping story.

International Appearances

In 2016, Ania played Kinvara, a mysterious priestess, in the sixth season of the popular HBO series Game of Thrones. In November 2016, she won the Best Actress award at the PÖFF Festival for her role in A Quiet Heart.

In 2017, Ania appeared in the American TV series Genius. She played Margarita Konenkova, a Russian spy who knew Albert Einstein. In 2023, she appeared in the series For All Mankind.

Theater Performances

Ania has also performed in many plays and musicals.

In 1998, she was in a children's play called Tzav Tzav HaMelech (King Turtle Turtle). In 2002, she starred in Baalat HaArmon (The Palace Owner). In 2005, she performed in the play Milhama (War) and won an Israeli Theater Award for 'Most Promising Actress'.

She played in the musical Narnia in 2007 and Oliver! in 2008. In 2010, she played Hayyah in the play Ghetto. In 2013, she starred as Maria von Trapp in the Israeli version of The Sound of Music. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ania played Elle Woods in the Israeli production of Legally Blonde.

Voice Acting Work

Ania has also lent her voice to many animated characters.

In 1994, she voiced Marie in the Hebrew version of the film The Aristocats. She also narrated and sang the intro song for Dick Bruna's Miffy Storybook Classics. In 2002, she voiced Jane in the Hebrew version of Return to Never Land.

From 2003 to 2006, she was the voice of Clover in Totally Spies!. From 2004 to 2007, she voiced Daphne Blake in the Scooby-Doo cartoons. She also voiced Susan Pevensie in the Hebrew version of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) and Princess Selenia in Arthur and the Invisibles (2006).

Personal Life

Ania Bukstein married Israeli real estate developer Dotan Weiner in 2013. In 2018, they welcomed their first daughter. Ania is fluent in several languages, including Russian, Hebrew, French, Italian, and English.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Ania Bukstein para niños