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The actor-doctor Naum Shopov-Mladshi turned 31

Born in 1993, the graduated medic comes from an acting family

Jun 12, 2024 08:17 57

Actor Naum Shopov-Mladshi turns 31 today, June 12. He was born in 1993 in Sofia. He comes from a family of actors. His paternal great-grandfather is the founder of the Starozagorsk Theater, and his great-grandmother is the actress Mara Shopova. His grandfather and grandmother are the legend Naum Shopov, after whom he was named, and Nevena Simeonova.

His parents also devoted themselves to the acting profession. His father, Hristo Shopov, became very famous for his role as Pilate of Pontius in "The Passion of the Christ", and even at the end of socialism in our country - for his participation in the film "Yesterday". His mother Marianna Stanisheva is an actress and casting director. His aunt Lisa Shopova is an actress and theater director, and his cousin Asen Mutafchiev is also an actor.

In 2018, Naum Shopov graduated as a doctor at the Medical Faculty of Sofia University.

His first appearance on stage in the play “The Cuckoo“ in the National Theater when he was only seven years old. [He studied at the capital's 134 "Dimcho Debelyanov" Secondary School. As a student, he had a cameo role in the film “Dark Waters” (Dark waters) from 2003, in which he played the role of young Lorenzo Lamas. Participates in “Octopus 2“ and in the Bulgarian “Christmas is possible”, where he collaborated with his parents.

His most significant role is in the medical series “Stolen Life”, where he plays Dr. Boris Tasev.

In 2022, he became the host of the reality show “The Bachelor” on bTV.