Medea Chakhava (Georgian: მედეა ჩახავა) (May 15, 1921 – September 7, 2009) was a Georgian theater and film actress.
Medea Chakhava
მედეა ჩახავა | |
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| Born | May 15, 1921 |
| Died | September 7, 2009 (aged 88) |
| Nationality |  Georgian |
| Alma mater | Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University |
| Occupation | film actress |
Career
editChakhava was born on May 15, 1921, in Martvili, Georgia. Her father, Vasil Chakhava, was a renowned Georgian doctor. Medea Chakhava embarked on her theatrical journey at the Rustaveli Theatre in 1941 and made her film debut in 1942.
Following her graduation, Medea Chakhava became a cherished member of the Rustaveli Theatre, where she honed her craft and left an indelible mark on Georgian theater and cinema. Over the course of her career, which spanned both the Soviet Union and the independent Republic of Georgia, she received numerous accolades, including the prestigious title of National Artist.
A star bearing her name was dedicated outside the Rustaveli Theatre in 2006.[1]
Medea Chakhava passed away on September 7, 2009, at the age of 88, leaving behind a lasting imprint on the Georgian cultural landscape.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Medea Chakhava dies at 88". Rustavi 2. 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
External links
edit- Medea Chakhava at IMDb
- Medea Chakhava on Georgian National Filmography
- Rustaveli Theatre's Medea Chakhava biography
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