Vladimir Karamazov (born 1979) is a Bulgarian actor, producer and photographer. In 2013 he was awarded the âÂÂGolden Century" diploma for contribution to culture. The award is given by the Ministry of Culture of Republic of Bulgaria.
Vladimir Karamazov () was born April 27, 1979, in Sofia, Bulgaria. He received classical drama theater training at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia. In 2002 he joined the National Theater âÂÂIvan VazovâÂÂ. Since 2014 Vladimir Karamazov is a regular ambassador of the âÂÂTheatreâÂÂs NightâÂÂ, part of the âÂÂEuropean Theatre Nightâ initiative.
In 2017 Vladimir Karamazov lectures in "Ideas Rearranged - StartUP Conference 2017âÂÂ, presenting the communication strategy of âÂÂThree Bears Entertainmentâ and some of the most successful and effective advertising campaigns and projects of their production company. Since the first edition in 2013 every year Vladimir Karamazov is nominated for âÂÂBachelor of the Yearâ â section âÂÂShow BusinessâÂÂ.
In 2019 Vladimir Karamazov takes the path of a photographer. His photographs are featured on prestigious photography platforms and win awards.
Karamazov speaks Bulgarian, English and Russian. His real name is Vladimir Aleksandrov. The artistic name Karamazov was assigned by the director Lilia Abadjieva for his part as Romeo. His hobbies and passions are traveling around the world, scuba diving and track motorcycles.
Karamazov started his career as an actor in 2000 in the National Theater âÂÂIvan Vazov" as Romeo in the play âÂÂRomeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, directed by Lilia Abadjieva. In 2006 âÂÂRomeo and Juliet" with Karamazov as Romeo is presented at Lit Moon Theatre in Santa Barbara, USA.
Karamazov continued his theater presence in the National Theater "Ivan Vazov" with performances in âÂÂThe King Stagâ by Carlo Gozzi and directed by Marius Kurkinski (2001), as Valentino in âÂÂTwelfth Night" by Shakespeare and directed by Robert Sturua (2001), as Ivan Senebirski in âÂÂAlbena" by Yordan Yovkov and directed by Ivan Dobchev (2002), as Florizel in âÂÂThe WinterâÂÂs Tale" by Shakespeare and directed by Marius Kurkinski (2002), as Ferdinand in âÂÂThe Tempest" by Shakespeare and directed by Alexander Morfov (2003), as Ross in âÂÂMacbeth" by Shakespeare and directed by Plamen Markov (2003), as Jeko Horov in âÂÂCareerists" by Ivan Vazov and directed by Ivan Dobchev (2004), in âÂÂThe Outcasts" by Ivan Vazov and directed by Alexander Morfov (2004), as Desdemona in âÂÂOthello" by Shakespeare and directed by Lilia Abadjieva (2005), as Edmund in âÂÂKing Lear" by Shakespeare and directed by Javor Gardev (2006), as Lord Goring in âÂÂAn Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde and directed by Thierry Harcourt (2007), as Guido Wernig in âÂÂBacchanalia" by Arthur Schnitzler and directed by Anton Ugrinov (2007), as Perdican in âÂÂNo Trifling with Love" by Alfred de Musset and directed by Marius Kurkinski (2007), as Gustave in âÂÂCarnival of Thieves" by Jean Anouilh and directed by Thierry Harcourt (2008), as Florindo Aretusi in âÂÂServant of Two Masters" by Carlo Goldoni and directed by Mitko Bozakov (2009), as Yasha in âÂÂThe Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov and directed by Krikor Azarian (2009).
His performances in other theaters include also the role of Michal in âÂÂVernissage" by Václav Havel and directed by Anton Ugrinov, Satirical Theater âÂÂAleko Konstantinov", and the role of The Fisherman in âÂÂThe Fisherman and His Soul" by Oscar Wilde and directed by Marius Kurkinski, Theater 199, the role of Casanova in âÂÂCasanova - Requiem for Love" written and directed by Diana Dobreva, DT âÂÂSalza i smiahâ (2009).
In 2010 and 2013 the play âÂÂCasanova - Requiem for Loveâ with Vladimir Karamazov as Giacomo Casanova gathers ovations in France â at the Avignon Theater Festival, France and in theaters in Paris. KaramazovâÂÂs acting talent is recognized there. In March and April 2013 "Casanova" guest-performs in Théâtre de l'Epée de Bois in Paris, France.
In the National Theater "Ivan Vazov" Vladimir Karamazov performs also as Christian in âÂÂCyrano de Bergeracâ by Edmond Rostand and directed by Tedi Moskov (2010), as Joseph Pitt in âÂÂAngels in Americaâ by Tony Kushner and directed by Desislava Shpatova (2010), as Khlestakov in âÂÂThe Government Inspectorâ by Nikolai Gogol and directed by Marius Kurkinski (2011).
Karamazov returns to Satirical Theater âÂÂAleko Konstantinov" in 2012 in the role of Soap in âÂÂSpinach and Chipsâ by Zoltán Egressy and directed by Bogdan Petkanin.
After more than 10 years on stage playing in more than 25 theater plays and participations in television shows, films and TV series, in 2013 Karamazov together with his colleagues and best friends Zachary Baharov and Julian Vergov created the âÂÂThree Bears Entertainmentâ production company, which first project is the play âÂÂArtâ by Yasmina Reza, co-production with the Satirical Theater âÂÂAleko Konstantinov". Since its premiere in April 2013 the play tours all over the country.
In 2014 and 2016 Vladimir Karamazov played The Scoundrel (Flynn) in "Tales for Symphonic Orchestra" by Fortissimo Familia in "Bulgaria" Hall, conductor Maxim Eshkenazy. In 2015 Karamazov participates in "Portrait of Tchaikovsky â Child of Glass" (as Tchaikovsky). In 2017 he participates in "The Carnival of the Animals" (as The African King) from the Fortissimo Familia program.
In 2014 you can see Vladimir Karamazov in the National Theater "Ivan Vazov" as the teacher Ivan Garvanov in the play âÂÂThe Conspirators from SolunâÂÂ, written by Georgi Danailov and directed by Stoyan Radev.
In 2015 Vladimir Karamazov returns to Satirical Theater âÂÂAleko Konstantinov" with a production of his company Three Bears Entertainment of the play âÂÂDakotaâÂÂ, written by Jordi Galceran and directed by Vladimir Penev. He is the Hospital Attendant, the Policeman, the Crippled Soldier.
In 2016 Karamazov plays the character of Alain Reille in âÂÂGod of CarnageâÂÂ, written by Yasmina Reza and directed by Anton Ugrinov in the National Theater "Ivan Vazov".
In 2017 Vladimir Karamazov plays the character of Andrei in âÂÂDelhi DanceâÂÂ, written by Ivan Vyrypaev and directed by Galin Stoev in the National Theater "Ivan Vazov".
In 2018 Vladimir Karamazov plays the character of Shalimov in âÂÂNeo-SummerfolkâÂÂ, written by Maxim Gorky and directed by Ivan Panteleev in the National Theater "Ivan Vazov".
Vladimir Karamazov appears for a first time in a TV series in 2002 in the Bulgarian adaptation of Un gars, une fille (She and He) (Season 1 - 4) on bTV (as Dany).
In 2006 he is the host of a tourist TV show âÂÂWithout Luggageâ on TV7.
In 2007-2021 Karamazov is the host of five seasons of the Bulgarian edition of Survivor BG on bTV - , Survivor BG: Pearl Islands, Survivor Bulgaria 4, Survivor 5 - Cambodia and Survivor 6 - The Hidden Idol.
In 2013 he plays Panto Valchev in the TV series âÂÂThe Tree of Lifeâ (Season 1 - 2) on TV7. He also plays Stanimir Kisiov in the TV series âÂÂFourth Powerâ (Season 1) on BNT 1.
In 2015 Vladimir Karamazov is the host of the television game "Bingo Millions"/"Lottery Bulgaria" on bTV.
In 2019 Vladimir Karamazov plays the lead character Philip Chanov in the TV series "Devil's Throat" (Season 1) on NOVA TV.
In 2018-2020 Karamazov plays Hristo Karagyozov in the TV series "Stolen Life" (season 6âÂÂ9) on NOVA TV.
In 2025, Karamazov became the host of the Bulgarian version of the Dutch reality game show ' (De Verraders).
In 2009 Vladimir Karamazov gives his voice to Prince Naveen in the Bulgarian release of the animated movie "The Princess and The FrogâÂÂ.
In 2011 he was the voice to the Narrator in the Bulgarian release of the documentary movie "Hubble 3DâÂÂ.
In 2008 Karamazov was Vladimir in the movie âÂÂNaiveâÂÂ, and in 2012 he was Germain in âÂÂI Am YouâÂÂ.
In 2016 Vladimir Karamazov gives his voice to Beetle in the Bulgarian release of the animated movie âÂÂKubo and the Two StringsâÂÂ.
Vladimir Karamazov plays in the short films âÂÂYou Are Itâ (2007) and âÂÂMeatâ (2010).
Vladimir Karamazov appears in commercials of Nivea, Andrews Fashion, MTel, Nissan,Vicks, Gillette, Vodka Flirt, Coca Cola Light EGG.
Over the years Vladimir Karamazov is involved in many initiatives and charity campaigns - Bulgarian Christmas (of the President of Republic of Bulgaria), UNICEF (âÂÂViolence-Free Future for Every ChildâÂÂ, âÂÂTogether since KindergartenâÂÂ, and others), Openly for Diabetis, Theaters Night, Fortissimo Family, Recreate Classics, The Poets (of Interview.to), Mission Maverick, Great Together, Wings for Life World Run, Better with Pets, Praktika.
In 2003 Vladimir Karamazov is nominated for âÂÂASKEERâ award - Rising Star for his role as Ivan Senebirski in âÂÂAlbenaâ (National Theater "Ivan Vazov").
In 2011 he is nominated for âÂÂASKEERâ award - Best Supporting Actor and for âÂÂIKARâ award for his role as Christian in âÂÂCyrano de Bergeracâ (National Theater "Ivan Vazov").
In 2011 Vladimir Karamazov receives award âÂÂIvan Dimovâ for high achievements in the arts, given by the Fund for Talented Young Actors at âÂÂYoung Bulgarian Talentsâ Foundation.
In 2013 he receives diploma âÂÂGolden Centuryâ for contribution to culture, awarded by the Ministry of Culture of Republic of Bulgaria.
In 2015 and 2016 Vladimir Karamazov is in âÂÂForbes Top 70 Bulgarian Celebritiesâ and in âÂÂTOP 50 Most Influential Bulgarians in FacebookâÂÂ
In 2017 Vladimir Karamazov is nominated for âÂÂASKEERâ award - Best Leading Actor for his role as Alain Reille in âÂÂGod of Carnageâ by Yasmina Reza (National Theater "Ivan Vazov").