Isidora Goreshter (born October 24, 1981) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Svetlana on the U.S. TV series Shameless from seasons 3 to 8.
Goreshter competed in gymnastics as a child.[2] She earned first place in beam, second place in vault and floor, and third place all-around in her age group at the California State Cup Championship in 1992.[3] Also in 1992, she came in second place overall in her age group at the Central Pacific Championships.[4]
Personal life
Goreshter was the first member of her family born in the United States.[5] Goreshter's family is from the former Soviet Union.[6] Two of Goreshter's grandparents are from Orhei, Moldova.[7]
Goreshter studied acting at the Stella Adler acting conservatory.[1] She appeared in such stage shows productions as Beirut, The Smell of the Kill, Waiting for Lefty, Laundry and Bourbon, and Waiting for Godot.[1] She has degrees in theatre and art history.[6]
In 2013, Goreshter guest starred in the television series Shameless as the prostitute Svetlana. At first meant to be a short-term character, Goreshter became a series regular in 2016. She left after season 8.[8]
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