‘Anora’ Breakout Yura Borisov on His First U.S. Film and Director Sean Baker: ‘There Was a Lot of Freedom’
“I saw him in ‘Compartment No. 6’ at Cannes in 2021 and immediately fell in love — I could just see what an amazing actor he was,” says the director, who cites Spike Lee as his influence for his constant use of “fresh faces” in films like “Tangerine,” “Florida Project” and “Red Rocket.”
‘Anora’ Breakout Yura Borisov Becomes First Russian Actor to Earn Oscar Nom in Almost 5 Decades
The last Russian nominated for an Academy Award in an acting category was Mikhail Baryshnikov in '77 for 'The Turning Point'.
Yura Borisov Had No Idea ‘Anora’ Would Be His Hollywood Breakout
The Russian actor says the glowing response to his empathetic henchman in the Sean Baker indie is "a big surprise."
Yura Borisov, from ‘Anora,’ Makes History as the First Russian Actor Nominated for an Oscar in Almost 50 Years
Yura Borisov has just made history in Russian cinema. The actor, who starred in the acclaimed film *Anora*, has received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars, becoming the first Russian actor to achieve this honor since 1977.
'Anora' star Yura Borisov reacts to 1st Oscar nomination with his kids
Sean Hepburn Ferrer, the son of the late Audrey Hepburn, shared his thoughts on Ivanka Trump wearing a dress originally designed for his mom to Donald Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Ball. The president may have let his true priority slip during a Fox News interview.
Russian actor who starred in propaganda films lands Oscar nomination
Russian actor Yura Borisov, who has previously starred in Russian propaganda films and illegally visited Russian-occupied Crimea, has received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film "Anora.
‘Anora’ is nominated for 6 Oscars. Here’s how to watch the film
"Anora," one of ten films nominated for best picture at the 2025 Oscars, featured multiple breakout performances that helped it earn six Academy Award nominations. But where can you watch the film?
'I want to do characters that are better than me': Yura Borisov on his Oscar nomination for 'Anora'
Russian actor Yura Borisov received his first Oscar nomination for his role in 'Anora' as hired muscle who proves he also has a tender heart.
Before ‘Anora,’ Yura Borisov Starred in This Charming Romantic Drama
Although Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning indie sensation Anora has been getting rave reviews for Mikey Madison’s lead ...
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Russian star Yura Borisov on becoming the ‘Anora’ henchman and stepping into Hollywood
In Sean Baker’s Anora, henchman Igor steals up quietly on the film, revealing his hidden layers. Actor Yura Borisov talks about exploring the character’s soul. It is magic hour on a cool mid ...
‘Anora’ Leads Vancouver Film Critics Circle Nominations With Five Nods
Sean Baker’s screwball comedy will face other multiple nominees like ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘A Real Pain’ and ‘A Complete Unknown.’ ...
Ariana Grande, Demi Moore and More React to 2025 Oscar Nominations
Wicked” star Ariana Grande got a congratulatory call from her therapist, “Anora” actor Mikey Madison FaceTimed her dog — and ...