Sophia Chiaureli, professionally known as Sofiko Chiaureli, was a Soviet Georgian actress.
Background
Chiaureli, Sofiko was born on May 21, 1937 in into an artistic family. Daughter of Mikhail Chiaureli, Stalin’s favourite film director for his films about the latter’s native Georgia, and the famous theatre and film actress Veriko Andzhaparidze.
Education
She graduated from the All-Russian Institute of Cinematography in Moscow and moved back to Tbilisi.
Career
Thought to be the muse of filmmaker Sergei Parajanov, she played a significant role in the 20th century Georgian theater and was associated with the country"s two most prominent theaters, the Rustaveli Theatre (1964–1968) and Marjanishvili Theatre (1960–1964, 1968–2008). Her parents were the film director Mikheil Chiaureli and the actress Veriko Anjaparidze.
Membership
In 1975 she was a member of the jury at the 9th Moscow International Film Festival.