Bozhidara Tomova is only 16, and acting has interested her since childhood. First came her love of theatre, followed by cinema. She studies acting at various schools, has played leading roles, dances and has worked as an entertainer, but her great dream is to appear in a film.
Could you introduce yourself?
Bozhidara Tomova: My name is Bozhidara Kirilova Tomova, I am 16 and was born in Sofia. I study acting with Vanya Mihova, and thanks to her I have come this far: I have played two leading roles in theatre productions, one in “Althea’s Companion” and the other in “The Most Wonderful Wonder” by Stefan Tsanev. I have appeared in the children’s play “Chuk and Puk”, and I dance with “Masters of Dance”. For two years running, I hosted the Surva crafts activities in Pernik. I have worked as an entertainer at many events, entertaining children.
Where does your interest in theatre and acting come from?
Bozhidara Tomova: I have been interested in theatre and acting since I was little. I was born on 2 February, the same birthday as the great Stoyanka Mutafova, and theatre has somehow been second nature to me since birth.
How did your story with the Film Academy for Talents begin, and how did you find Nataliya Dukova?
Bozhidara Tomova: My story with the Film Academy for Talents began with an advertisement on social media. I saw it, decided to attend a casting and found myself at the school where Nataliya Dukova and Tsvyatko Tsenov teach. Going to a casting is connected to my love of acting and theatre, so I never miss the opportunity.
What makes Nataliya and Tsvyatko such appealing company and makes you come back for another class?
Bozhidara Tomova: Nataliya Dukova and Tsvyatko Tsenov really are great professionals. It is a real pleasure to talk to them. They explain things so you can truly understand, remember and do them. What is particularly valuable is that you can speak to them as friends, not just about professional matters.
Do you dream of the big screen?
Bozhidara Tomova: Of course I dream of the big screen. I have since childhood. So far, I have only taken part in theatre performances. I would like to appear in feature films and television series.
What did you learn from the Film Academy for Talents team?
Bozhidara Tomova: I learnt many things, including how to work as a team, behave in front of a camera and stay calm in front of it. I keep learning new things every moment I spend with the team at the school.
Who do you work best with?
Bozhidara Tomova: I work best with Nataliya Dukova because she puts us at ease, we feel calmer around her and she is great fun to be with.
Do you have future plans for yourself and for appearing in future productions?
Bozhidara Tomova: Yes, I intend to develop further. I plan to apply to NATFA after 12th grade.
How would you use this training in real life? Does it inspire you in any way?
Bozhidara Ivanova: To be more relaxed in real life and judge the people I communicate with more easily.
What motivates you to keep going?
Bozhidara Tomova: What motivates me to keep going is wanting to work in film and television, to act in a film or series. Overall, that motivates me to stay devoted to acting.
