Olga Lee, a versatile Korean American actor, boasts a rich international background that profoundly influences her craft. Born in the Uzbek Soviet Republic to Soviet Korean parents, she spent her formative years in Kazakhstan. Her international journey led her to reside in Copenhagen, Denmark, for six years before settling in the United States with her family in 2016.
With a diverse educational background, Olga holds a BA degree in Philological Sciences and Language Teaching. Fluent in both English and Russian, she also possesses conversational proficiency in Spanish. Additionally, she graduated from a music school where she excelled in academic singing and piano.
Olga's passion for acting guided her through various renowned acting studios across Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Miami. She trained under esteemed mentors such as Anthony Meindl, Jonna Johnson, Ashley Partington, Carlos Bornacelli, and Ralph Kinnard, among others. Her dedication extended to stage combat training with esteemed SAG-AFTRA stunt actors like Yessenia Cossio and Christopher Bogdanski, kickboxing training at CKO Brickell, and vocal training with FIU Associate Professor Lesley-Ann Timlick.
In 2018, Olga gained widespread recognition as she co-created, co-produced, and starred in the Amazon Prime TV Show "Love Siempre Es." The series garnered acclaim, earning prestigious awards including the Gold Winner title for "Best Web Series" at the International Independent Film Awards and the "Film of the Month" award at the Direct Monthly Online Film Festival. Her portrayal of Jenny Weston in the series earned her the Silver Award for "Best Actress" at the Queen Palm International Film Festival.
Olga showcased her talent through principal and supporting roles in numerous short films, along with notable guest appearances on NBC Universal Telemundo's popular TV shows: "Till Jail Do Us Part" ("Armas de mujer") in 2021 and "Game Of Lies" ("Juego de mentiras") in 2023.
In 2022, her versatility was highlighted when she played the supporting role of Rental Agent in Netflix's "Pain Hustlers," directed and produced by David Yates.
Olga Lee passionately continues to pursue her acting career while relishing her role as a full-time mother to her first-born with her husband, David Matos. Her unwavering dedication to both her family and her craft remains an integral part of her life's journey.
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