Rayna Talinska

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Rayna Talinska
Райна Талинска
Born(1888-02-24)February 24, 1888
DiedFebruary 12, 1954(1954-02-12) (aged 65)
NationalityBulgarian
OccupationActress
Years active1909–1930

Rayna Ilieva Kircheva-Talinska (Bulgarian: Райна Илиева Кирчева-Талинска) (born February 24, 1888) is a Bulgarian stage actress.[1]

Biography[edit]

Raina Talinska was born in Varna on February 24, 1888. She received her secondary education in Sofia and after graduation entered the Faculty of History and Philology of Sofia University. In 1907, she began studying at the Drama School of Emanuel Reicher in Berlin.[1]

Talinska made her stage debute in the role of Luise Miller in Friedrich Schiller's play Intrigue and Love. Her debut on the stage of the National Theater of Bulgaria was in 1909, playing Tamara in Ivan Vazov's play Boryslav. Talinska remained part of the company of the National Theatre for more than twenty years, from 1909 to 1930. Her more prominent roles include:

Talinska died in Sofia on February 12, 1954, aged 65.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Енциклопедия на българския театър (in Bulgarian). София: Книгоиздателска къща „Труд“. 2008. p. 448. ISBN 978-9545287718.