Andrey Kurganov

Andrey Kurganov, born in Smolensk, Russia, basically hit the ground running. He was already acting by the time most kids are still figuring out how to tie their shoes—age six, if you can believe it. Fast-forward a bit, and in 2005 he’s part of this theater troupe called "Miracle." They weren’t just local stars, either—they hit the road, taking their shows across Europe and Russia. Not exactly the life of your average Russian kid. In 2012, Andrey landed a spot at CNSAD, one of those acting schools that’s all about prestige and big names. It’s in Paris, and honestly, you don’t just walk in off the street. He put in the work, and it paid off. The next year, 2013, he scored his first major film role—he played Vlad in “Stand,” a film by Jonathan Taieb. Pretty bold move right out of the gate. Since then, Andrey hasn’t really slowed down. He’s bounced between film and TV gigs in Moscow, Paris, London—you name it. One year it might be a gritty drama in Russia, the next he’s popping up in something sleek and indie in France. The guy’s versatile, always chasing the next interesting project, never sticking to just one scene or language. He’s got that restless energy you see in actors who aren’t just in it for fame—they actually love the craft.