Isidora Goreshter, also known as Isidora Gray, is an American actor renowned for her portrayal of ‘Svetlana’ in the popular TV series ‘Shameless.’ Born in the US to a family that migrated from the former Soviet Union, Goreshter discovered her passion for acting at a young age and began performing on stage at just 3 years old. Alongside her acting career, she pursued her education, earning university degrees in theater and art history. Goreshter’s diverse talents extend beyond acting, as she excelled as a gymnast and trained ballet dancer, even winning medals at state-level competitions. With notable appearances in prestigious theater productions, including ‘Broadway’ plays, she has also made appearances in films like ‘Paranoia’ and TV shows like ‘Two Broke Girls.’ However, it is her role as ‘Svetlana’ in ‘Shameless’ that has garnered her widespread recognition and acclaim.
Quick Facts
- Age: 42 Years
- Family: father – Emil D. Goreshter, mother – Dina Fraiman
- Born Country: United States
- Occupation: Actresses
- Nationality: American Women
- U.S. State: California
- City: Long Beach, California
Rise to Stardom
CareerGoreshter began her acting journey at the ‘Stella Adler Acting Conservatory,’ where she gained invaluable knowledge in theater and its history. Although her acting technique has evolved since then, she considers her time at the conservatory as one of the greatest learning experiences of her life. During her theater days, she worked on various productions such as ‘Beirut,’ ‘The Smell of the Kill,’ ‘Waiting for Lefty,’ ‘Laundry and Bourbon,’ and ‘Waiting for Godot.’
After her theater experience, Goreshter ventured into short films, TV movies, and student films before landing her first TV series role in ‘Two Broke Girls’ in 2012. In the same year, she also appeared in the series ‘Ben and Kate’ and worked as an assistant director for the short film ‘Monroe and Mr. Wolf’ in 2013. Her first major film role came in the 2013 thriller ‘Paranoia,’ alongside renowned actors Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, and Liam Hemsworth. Unfortunately, the film did not perform well at the box office.
Rise to Stardom
Goreshter’s rise to stardom began when she received a call to audition for a part in the third season of the TV series ‘Shameless’ while teaching a masterclass at the ‘Anthony Meindl Studio.’ The role required her to play a Russian prostitute and involved full nudity. Despite the risks, she decided to audition and showed up in jeans and a T-shirt. To her surprise, she won the part, becoming a series regular in 2016. Goreshter left the show in 2018 after appearing in six seasons, and her character, Svetlana, became immensely popular.
Since 2018, Goreshter has appeared in films such as ‘Clara’s Ghost’ and ‘Happy Anniversary.’ She had a lead role in the film ‘The Petal Pushers’ and will be seen in the upcoming film ‘The Five Rules of Success.’ Alongside her acting career, she continues to teach and mentor young actors at the ‘Anthony Meindl Studio.’
Family & Personal Life
Isidora Goreshter was born on October 24, 1981, in Long Beach, California, to Emil D. Goreshter and Dina Fraiman. Her parents immigrated to the US from the Soviet Union just before the fall of communism, with very little to their name. They worked hard to establish themselves in their new country, with her father becoming a manager at a top computer programming firm in California and her mother being a musician. Goreshter was inspired by her parents’ determination and excelled in everything she pursued.
Goreshter has chosen to keep her personal life private and has not disclosed the names of her husband or former boyfriends. However, it is known that she is married and has a son. She has a large fan following on social media platforms such as ‘Instagram’ and ‘Twitter.’