Ia Sukhitashvili

The Georgian actor Ia Sukhitashvili, born in 1980 in Tbilisi, works both on stage and in front of the camera. She gained international recognition primarily for her leading role in Dea Kulumbegashvili's drama *Beginning* (2020). Her performance earned her numerous awards, including the Silver Shell for Best Actress at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. Previously, she had already been honored as Best Actress at the Sarajevo Film Festival for her role in *Keep Smiling* (2012). Her filmography also includes the internationally acclaimed film *In Bloom* (2013).