Actress · Writer · Director
YaninaHope
"The role of the art is to ask questions, not to answer them"
Actress · Writer · Director
"The role of the art is to ask questions, not to answer them"
Yanina is an actress based in London, UK. Born in Moscow, she received her education at Moscow State University, Russia and Sciences Po in Paris, France. She trained in ballet at an early age, developing a passion for dance and acting. After an early career in investment banking in Paris and Geneva, she moved to New York where she transitioned to acting full time. She graduated from Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in 2011 and attended many other stage and screen workshops including Labyrinth Acting Intensive and Kevin Spacey Acting Camp.
Yanina also has been developing her passion for directing and screenwriting. To date, Yanina has written scripts for five short films and one feature-length film. She has directed two short films (Hot Dog, 2020; Another Face, 2021) and is currently in development for a feature project Awakening.
Yanina Hope has developed a varied resume, including feature films (The Runner, 2015; Coming to You, 2016; Loveless, 2019), short films (Marmalade, 2014; Interstate 15, 2018; Scarlet, 2019; Hot Dog, 2020; The Choice 2022), theater plays (Macbeth, 2018; Necessary Targets, 2022, The World of Yesterday, 2024, The Sound of Absence 2026), TV series (Dietland, AMC, 2018; The Undeclared War, BBC, 2022), commercials (Coca-Cola, Clarins, BP etc.).
Captivating & alluring — but can turn on a dime.
"Smart, edgy, Eastern European young woman with a murky moral compass. An addict, a young operative, a wanderer, someone mysterious and charming and also slightly volatile and dangerous."
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audio/narrative-vo.mp3.A visceral exploration of memory, grief, and the echoing silence of what remains. An immersive theatrical experience pushing the boundaries of physical and emotional performance.
@the_sound_of_absence"A remarkably powerful and moving performance. Yanina Hope commands the stage with an extraordinary presence."Dame Judi Dench
"A breathtaking tour de force. Yanina Hope commands the space with a haunting vulnerability that lingers long after the final curtain."The Arts Review
"Masterful storytelling through pure presence. Hope's performance is an explosive mixture of raw power and delicate grace."Theatre Weekly
"A visually and emotionally gripping piece. Hope's physical vocabulary translates deep trauma into breathtaking art."Fringe Review
"An immersive triumph. The silence speaks just as loudly as the profound dialogue. Devastatingly beautiful."Broadway Baby
"A mesmerizing descent into the human psyche. Yanina Hope delivers an unmissable, tour de force performance."London Critics
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Performer | Writer | Director
Greater London, England, UK | Paris, France | New York, USA
Playing Age: 35-45 | Height: 5'9" (175.3 cm) | Weight: 8 st 13 lb | Hair: Blond(e)-Medium | Eyes: Blue-Green | Voice: Breathy, Engaging | Membership: SAG/AFTRA
Yanina Hope is a trilingual actress (English, Russian, French) based between London and New York. Born in Moscow and educated in Paris, she trained in classical ballet from an early age, which shaped her strong physical approach to performance. She made her film debut in The Runner (2011) alongside Nicolas Cage and has since appeared in over 40 film, television, and theatre productions across Europe and the United States. Her screen credits include Andrey Zvyagintsev's Loveless, Kirill Mikhanovsky's Coming to You, the AMC series Dietland, the Discovery Series Grave Mysteries, and the BBC drama The Undeclared War. Alongside her acting career, Yanina is also a writer as well as a theatre and film director. She recently wrote and performed the solo show The Sound of Absence, and continues to develop original work for both stage and screen.
Training: Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute New York USA, Acting BA
Languages: Native: English, French, Russian | High standard: Italian
Accents & Dialects: Native: East European, French, Russian | High standard: American-East Coast
Music & Dance: Skilled: Ballet, Dance (general), Singing (general)
Performance: Skilled: APC Advanced Group Fighting, Acrobatics on Rollerskates, Comedy Improv, ECSPC Firearms, Alexander Technique, Voice Over
Sports: Skilled: Badminton, Cycling, Ice Skating, Rollerblading, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Yoga
Licences: Car Driving Licence