Sergio Avakian from Puppet Theater – Ruse nominated for the "Sivina" award

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Actor Sergio Avakyan from the Puppet Theater – Ruse received the prestigious nomination for the “Sivina” Award 2025. He was honored for his performance in the roles of Grandfather and Bear in the play “Masha and the Bear”, directed by Valentin Vladimirov – Valyaka.

This year, a record 21 proposals were received for a total of 20 nominations, which emphasizes the importance of recognition and competition among young puppet actors. The award ceremony will be held on March 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Capital Puppet Theater, salon “Gen. Gurko” 14. The event is part of the “Week of Puppet Art”, organized by AKT-UNIMA Bulgaria on the occasion of World Puppet Theater Day.

Sergio Avakyan graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Arts and Film "Krastyo Sarafov", majoring in "Acting for Puppet Theater", in the class of Prof. Dr. Konstantin Karakostov. After graduation, he chose to return to his hometown, where he became part of the Puppet Theater - Ruse. Even during his studies, he participated in various theater projects, and after graduation, he quickly established himself as a bright image on the Ruse stage.

The audience of the Puppet Theater - Ruse already knows him for his roles in the performances "Masha and the Bear", "Winnie the Pooh" and "The Tale of Bobby and a Gang of Microbes". With his dynamic acting, expressiveness and contact with the audience, he quickly won the sympathy of the audience. In addition to his theatrical role, Avakyan also performs as a musician, developing independent musical projects, composing and playing the guitar.

The "Sivina" Award was established in 2009. in the name of Sivina Sivinova – one of the brightest young actresses in the Sofia Puppet Theater. The name of the award is a tribute and homage to the creativity of the entire talented Sivinov acting family – Ivan, Vanya, Nina and Sivina. The distinction is awarded annually to a prominent young puppet actor and is presented by AKT-UNIMA Bulgaria on March 21 – the day on which, by decision of UNIMA and UNESCO, the world celebrates the art of puppet theater.

Sergio Avakian’s nomination is not only a personal recognition of his talent, but also another proof of the strong presence of the Puppet Theater – Ruse on the theater scene in Bulgaria.

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