Neringa Varnelyte

Neringa Varnelyte, born August 16, 1972, in Druskininkai (back when that was the Lithuanian SSR, USSR—yeah, that whole mess), is someone you’ve probably seen if you’re even remotely tuned into Lithuanian cinema. Her face pops up in some seriously interesting projects, like “Techno, Mama” from 2021. That film? Wild mix of gritty realism and raw emotion—she absolutely nails it. Then there’s “Vardas tamsoje” from 2013, which is one of those movies that sticks with you way longer than you expect. She’s got this knack for making even the smallest moments feel huge, like whatever her character’s feeling just leaks out and hits you right in the gut. Fast-forward to 2024 and she’s in “The Southern Chronicles,” which—let’s be real—is shaping up to be one of those films everyone’s gonna be talking about. Neringa just has that magnetism. She’s not one of those actresses you forget; she’s got this subtle intensity, a vibe that draws your eyes even if she’s not the one speaking in the scene. Born in a time of crazy upheaval, she brings that edge to her roles, like she knows what it means to fight for something. Not just a filmography, but a real presence—she’s been a staple in the Lithuanian scene for decades, and honestly, she’s still killing it.