Info - Pavel Ivanov:
Pavel Ivanov is a Bulgarian actor, born on 8 September 1993 in Ruse. He studied at NATFIZ „Krastyo Sarafov“, majoring in „acting for dramatic theatre“. He was part of Prof. Stefan Danailov’s class and graduated in 2016. Even before graduating, in 2014, Pavel became part of the company of the National Theatre „Ivan Vazov“.
His first appearances were at the Drama Theatre „Sava Ognyanov“ in Ruse; there Pavel gained stage experience and built on his skills before establishing himself on the major stages in Sofia. At the National Theatre he is part of numerous productions, including „Duel“, „The Tiger“, „Meeting in Senlis“, „The Guilty“, „A Mad Day“, „The Color of Deep Waters“, „Lunatics“ and „A Nice Woman in Bad Company“.
Cinema and television also contribute to his development as an actor. In 2018 he appeared in the series „Policemen from the Edge of the City“ – his role there is Kiko, the son of the character „Gigi“. Then, in 2021, he reached a wider audience with the role of veterinarian Dr. Todor in the comedy series „Dads“, where he performs alongside other young actors. Beyond television, Pavel also appears in the film „Gundi – A Legend of Love“, where he portrays the legendary footballer Georgi Asparuhov – the preparation and work on this film were lengthy and remarkable for his career.
But among his stage appearances, two productions stand out in particular: „Friday Night“ and its sequel „Sunday Morning“. They are original shows in which Pavel Ivanov performs together with Stoyan Doychev, Filip Bukov, Hristo Padev and Skiller.
„Friday Night“ is a comedy production, directed by Ivaylo Nenov, which explores the expectations for Friday night as a symbol of fun, social connections, and personal desires.
„Sunday Morning“ appears as a sequel, in which we return to the consequences of „Friday Night“ – what remains of the party, how Sunday morning brings its own dilemmas and reflections.
In „Friday Night“ Pavel shows a sense of tempo and stage – characteristic of roles that require dynamism, contact with the audience, and the ability to be both part of the ensemble and stand out at the same time. In „Sunday Morning“ he manages to carry the emotions from the turbulent Friday night into a morning atmosphere, with a calmer but no less emotional rhythm.
As of today, Pavel Ivanov is an artist who manages to balance between theatre and screen formats. He has a clearly established theatrical career, supported by television projects; roles that are not just trials, but characters that leave an impression – be it Gundi, Dr. Todor or Alex in „Remove from Friends“ (also one of the productions in which he appears).
Over time it can be observed that Pavel strives to choose roles that allow him to explore not only the comic side of life, but also the nuances that come with tension, regret, expectation, and the zone of personal transformation. „Friday Night“ and „Sunday Morning“ are good examples – they show not only the laughter, but also those moments in which we begin to feel the flip side of the party.