Siberian Dream

IRINA PANTAEVA
She’s special… she’s beautiful… and she represents everything that excites us about how perception of what is beautiful is changing… INTERVIEW MAGAZINE
Born into a family of artists and shaman on the banks of the picturesque Lake Baikal in Siberia, Irina inherited a love for the arts and a fascination for the forces of life. Against all odds, Irina made a round-the-world journey to America where she won rave reviews for her portrayal of a comedic-seductress as John Lithgow’s love interest in one hour special post-Superbowl episode of THIRD ROCK FROM THE SUN. Joel Hirshhorn of VARIETY wrote ”…Irina Pantaeva creates a blessedly sane, original character. Certain to hit home with ALL observers…” about her performance in a smash hit comedy play JEWTOPIA.
MORTAL KOMBAT ANNIHILATION, ..1 at the box office for two consecutive weeks following its release, marked Irina’s American feature film debut. She was seen in a dramatic role as a special guest star on NEW YORK UNDERCOVER. Irina was directed by Woody Allen in CELEBRITY. She has worked with Ben Stiller in ZOOLANDER and Al Pacino in PEOPLE I KNOW.
Irina has written a book, Siberian Dream for Avon Publishers about the improbable adventures of a young Eskimo girl in the fashion capitals of the world. The book has been translated into 16 languages and has been published in 18 countries. Publishers Weekly called the book “…delightful, moving and at times harrowing saga…” and Kirkus Reviews wrote “ Pantaeva…spins a fantastic biographical saga of an impressive store of encounters. Through technically autobiography, Siberia Dream reads more like an intriguing fairy tale.” Irina has co-producing a documentary based on her book Siberian Dream.
The documentary received a CINE GOLDEN EAGLE, a prestigious industry award.
Irina become fashion industry sensation landing national advertising campaigns for LEVIS JEANS, AT&T, GAP, DOREETOES, EXPRESS, LYCRA and working for magazines such as VOGUE, HARPER’S BAZAAR, ELLE and SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT EDITION.
Irina has been published as a writer in magazines such as VOGUE (USA), VOGUE (Australia), Travel & Leisure, New York Post, Clio and El Nuevo Dia Da Moda for whom she wrote articles about film-making, travel to global points of interest, food and fashion.
With the interest deeply rooted in theatre Irina arranged a multi-cultural collaboration: a production by the Buryat National Drama Theatre in her native city Ulan-Ude of A MIDSIMMER NIGHT’S DREAM directed by American, David Kaplan. A special performance was staged at the National Arts Club in Manhattan to inform the artistic community and to celebrate this extraordinary achievement that embraces three distinct cultures of the world.
AMERICAN VOGUE, TIME MAGAZINE, THE NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, PEOPLE, COSMOPOLITAN and many other publications, both domestic and international, introduced Irina to their readers. THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE published a long-form profile story by Jay McInerney and television viewers are familiar with the exotic actress-author from the appearances on the OPRAH, the ACADEMY AWARDS telecast, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, CNN, EXTRA, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD and many others. IRINA’s horizons are limitless. A twenty-first century icon – an international artist, Irina is bringing her unique culture and sensibility to the world.
FILM
PEOPLE I KNOW - Dan Algrant/Miramax, USA
ZOOLANDER - Ben Stiller/Paramount, USA
CELEBRITY - Woody Allen/Miramax, USA
MORTAL KOMBAT ANNIHILATION - John Leonetti/New Line, USA
AS FAR AS MY FEET WILL CARRY ME… - Hardy Martin/CFP, Germany
TESTIMONY OF AN EYEWITNESS - P. Pazzessere/Medusa, Italy
RETURN OF HADJA NASREDIN - R. Liblick/Gorky Studio, Russia
TELEVISION
DON’T ASK (Pilot-Series Regular) - FBC/Carsey-Werner
THIRD ROCK FROM THE SUN - NBC/Carsey-Werner
NEW YORK UNDERCOVER - FBC/Dick Wolf Production
THEATRE
JEWTOPIA - West Side Theatre Off-Broadway, New York
JEWTOPIA - Coast Playhouse, Los Angeles
FILM DOCUMENTARY
SIBERIAN DREAM – CINE GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD 2004 - Producer/Gardner Group
TELEVISION (Celebrity)
Oprah Winfrey Show - Harpo Productions
Keenan Ivory Waynans - Disney/FOX
Extra - NBC
Inside Edition - King World
Axcess Hollywood - NBC
VH-1 - MTV Networks/Viacom
Supermodel - E! Entertainment
Style - CNN
Mornings on 2 - FOX
Models Homes - HGTV
Weekend Today in New York - WNBC
Good Day Philadelphia - FOX
AM Philadelphia - ABC
Hard Talk - BBC, England
Big Breakfast - BBC, England
Nulle Part Ailleurs - Canal Plus, France
Big Today - Fuji TV, Japan
World Business Satellite - Tokyo Channel 12, Japan
News 23 - Tokyo, Japan
Special Skills: Martial Arts, Dancing, Singing, Skiing, Ice Skating, Scuba Diving Commercials: Upon Request
SAG , ACTOR’S EQUITY