New interview with Elena

Here's a new interview with Elena from Afoot Magazine.

The Rise of Elena Esovolova

Interview

Posted on 04 October 2010 by dmitri


It’s very hard for local actors to get a big break and be involved in big US network productions, fortunately for Elena she got a big break and now has a role on the American hit Hellcats. Check out her interview below with Afoot! Also check out the collaboration photos with local photographer Todd Duncan and Afoot. Interview by Atousa Ebrahimi, make up by Alla Cristina – check out her website here. Additional help by: Lumina Elle Romanycia & Anna Hoang.


Afoot
How did you first get into acting?


ES: I always wanted to be an actress, but growing up in Thrums (in the Kootenays of BC), there was no film industry, and I had no money. My father did not approve. So I took hairdressing, won 9 awards, saved my money, moved to Vancouver, took makeup artistry, became a Judge for competitions, worked behind the scenes for MTV and Urban Rush, and then I cold called photographers saying “I’m an award-winning hair and makeup artist”. One photographer said “You are very photogenic! You should be an actor!” I said, “I know! That’s what I always wanted to do! How do I do that?” He called an agent on the spot, and I met with the agent the next day and he took me on and gave me recommendations on teachers. After auditing 8 acting coaches here in Van, I chose Kirsten Clarkson at School Creative. She realized my talent, and put me into advanced acting classes after 2 months. I then received a scholarship for full-time studies and the rest is history!

Afoot
You play the funny down-to-earth cheerleader on “Hellcats”. Were you ever a real cheerleader in real life?

ES: A Hellcat in real life?–Hell-NO! Ha ha! I was a bit of a super nerd growing up. I had big pink, coke-bottle glasses, and long brown hair which matched my pink sweatpants that my grandmother dressed me in! I tried out for cheerleaders once in grade 8, but I didn’t get in – probably because I was too nerdy!

Afoot
I’d imagine you had to go through some training for this role. Was the training hard, or did you have some previous training before?

ES: I used to be a competitive fast pitch player, so I had discipline, drive and had some ballroom training about 10 years ago. That’s it. So after my clumsy dance audition, I decided to go to Harbour Dance Studio and take 1 of every class to get a basic understanding. Then when rehearsals started, we had 1 week. They were rigorous. I went home after and danced on the street in front of my house until 1 am every night! I needed to catch up to the cast.

 

Afoot
Any new found skills come out of the training?

ES: Well, when I went to film the 2nd episode, all my training I was given from the choreographers and real cheerleaders had really sunk in. Everyone said how I had learned much more quickly the second time around! Whew! Thank the Lord! So my new dance skills I suppose!

Afoot
Filming takes place in Vancouver, so how does it feel to be able to do what you love in your own city?
ES: Awesome! I love acting, and I love traveling! So after making my friends and family proud here, my goal is to be able to travel the world acting in films as well!

Afoot
Do you find it hard for Canadian actors to become successful in Hollywood, was it or is it hard for you to get to where you want to get to in your career?
ES: Yes it is extremely difficult, it is a work in progress. The US has more production and is a bigger machine. There are opportunities for Canadian actors to work in Canada. I was very blessed to get a substantial part on an American network. It would be great to see Canada become more self-sufficient and create our own “Hollywood” or star system. Let’s create more great films that Canadian viewers can enjoy and support the Canadian film and television industry!

Afoot
Are there any other projects you’re currently working on?

ES: I am currently doing press for my acting career, and working on finishing the distribution deal I got with Shorts International when I went to Cannes for our film “A Match Made In Heaven”. This was my 1st short film that I acted in and produced. It received 5 nominations including Best Picture. It won for Best Cinematography and I won BEST ACTRESS for it at the Laughing Stock Comedy Film Competition. I feel humbled and excited to bring my experience to the festival VSFF. The Vancouver Short Film Festival on October 28th and 29th. I feel very honored to be a part of that, and give my opinion on the films.

Afoot
Name some of your favorite spots in Vancouver where you like to eat or hang out at?
ES: Mmm foooood… (Insert Homer Simpson sounds here)… Let’s see… Bon’s for breakie, Stepho’s for greek, Uncle Fahti’s for a pizza slice, The Naam for veggie food at any hour, and Local for a spot to have a pint near the ocean! I love walking or jogging by the ocean on kits beach and swinging on swings is a new favorite of mine. Feeling like a kid anywhere, anytime!

Some new pics added to the Photo Gallery

Hey, I just added some new pictures to the photo gallery, here's a few of them:

Hellcats Episode 6 Ragged Old Flag

The girls' volleyball team challenges the Hellcats to a flag-football game. Lewis (Robbie Jones) coaches the Hellcats and Red (Jeff Hephner) is impressed by his plays. Marti (Aly Michalka) pretends to be sick so she can skip the game and attend a conference with Julian (Gale Harold). Alice (Heather Hemmens) wants to cheat to win but Savannah (Ashley Tisdale) refuses, putting the girls at odds once again. Sharon Leal and Matt Barr also star. Kevin Fair directed the episode written by James Eagan.

Hellcats Episode 5 The Prisoner's Song

Savannah (Ashley Tisdale) talks the team into letting Dan (Matt Barr) direct their bid video against Alice's (Heather Hemmens) wishes, but when things don't go as planned, Savannah may have to forfeit her role as captain. Meanwhile, Marti (Aly Michalka) decides to investigate further into Julian's (Gale Harold) case, and Red (Jeff Hephner) tells Derrick (D.B. Woodside) he plans to win Vanessa (Sharon Leal) back, which prompts a fight between the two men. Robbie Jones also stars. John Behring directed the episode written by Curtis Kheel.

Episode 4 - Nobody Loves Me But My Mother

Official Synopsis from CWTV.com:

Lewis (Robbie Jones) asks Marti (Aly Michalka) out but she turns him down. Alice (Heather Hemmens) tells Lewis (Robbie Jones) she will stop taking drugs if he helps her get back in shape as a flier, but then after a sweaty workout the two end up having sex. Meanwhile, Savannah (Ashley Tisdale) takes Dan (Matt Barr) to her parents' house for dinner and a fight erupts after Savannah's mom (guest star Teryl Rothery) demands that she stop seeing Dan. Wanda (Gail O'Grady) convinces Marti to give Lewis a chance so she tells him she's ready to date but he has second thoughts. David Paymer directed the episode written by Anne Kenney.

Another interview with Elena Esovolova

Hey I just found an interview of Elena talking about "Hellcats" and her short film "A Match Made in Heaven."

An Interview with Elena Esovolova

Finally, an interview with Elena!! Thanks to Maria Valiente at Wetpaint.

We absolutely love Patty "The Wedge" Wedgerman on Hellcats, so we cheered — and tried to do a flip, which failed — when actress Elena Esovolova agreed to chat with us about her character and her experience on the show so far. Our takeaways? Tom Welling is super-cool, cucumbers are tasty, cheerleaders are tough, and Elena is just as funny and down-to-earth as The Wedge. (Unfortunately, we're still in the dark as to how did Patty earned that intriguing nickname.)

Wetpaint: Could you tell us a little bit about how you landed the part of Patty Wedgerman?

Elena Esovolova: I was very confident from the beginning. I knew that the universe was working, and that this part was written for me. What was different for this show was the dance audition. I am not a professional dancer, so trying to learn choreography, when I had only taken ballroom 10 years ago — well, let's just say I was all over the place in the dance audition! Ha, ha!

WP: How did you feel about cheerleading before Hellcats and how has your perspective changed since working on the show?

EE: Well... When I was in grade 8, I tried out for the cheerleaders and didn't get in. Probably because I was too nerdy! I had BIG pink coke-bottle glasses, long brown hair. Kind of a super nerd! I guess God, the universe, was giving me a second chance to be a cheerleader and live my dream of being an actress all at once! Since being on the show, seeing these talented and graceful athletes and what they can do — it amazes me! They are REAL athletes. They work and train hard. The "bases" have to have endurance and strength. And the flyers? Fearless they are! Really... it's quite an exciting sport, and amazing to watch and learn from them.

WP: Do you perform your own stunts on set? If so, what’s the most difficult trick you've learned so far?

EE: Learning to not knock over Ashley Tisdale — ha, ha! Nah, seriously, at first just learning to be able to remember the choreography and have it ingrained in my body so I didn't even have to think about what move was next. After rehearsals, I went home at night and danced on the street till about midnight... But I get to DANCE! So it was fun — even though I hurt in places I never knew I had! They started teaching me holds, and I have lifted the tiniest flyer above my head once when we were practicing, but I do have a dance double (in case I need to be shot from the back or if I can't do a move) and a cheerleading double who does my tumbling passes and base lifting.

WP: We’re huge fans of sexy Tom Welling — talk about a dream boss! What's Superman like in person?

EE: He sat down next to me at a cast and crew dinner and we talked the whole way through dinner. He really is Superman in the fact that he is a really genuine, honest, and hard-working dude! We are both excited by the way a show is made and everything that the crew does to make magic happen. He is such a talented actor and so kind... OK, now I will stop gushing! It's just really nice to be lucky enough to work with such experienced and nice people in the industry for my first bigger part on a bigger show! Yippeeee!

WP: In case you haven't noticed, you are stunning, dahling. Do you have any beauty secrets to share with our readers?

EE: Aww, thanks! Here's a beauty tip from The Wedge: Cucumber slices. Great for the eyes and a healthy snack.

Episode 3 "Beale St. After Dark"

Official synopsis for episode 3:

Savannah (Ashley Tisdale) is nervous about her first date with Dan (Matt Barr) so Marti (Aly Michalka), Lewis (Robbie Jones) and the rest of the Hellcats team accompany her on their date which ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Marti tries to impress her law professor Julian (Harold) in the hopes of joining his legal team but he doubts she can balance both her studies and cheerleading. Desperate to get her spot back, Alice (Heather Hemmens) turns to pills to kill the pain so she can get medically approved to re-join the team. Vanessa (Sharon Leal) decides to come clean with Derrick (DB Woodside) about her affair with Red (Jeff Hephner). Bethany Rooney directed the episode with story by Kevin Murphy and teleplay by Kevin Murphy & Peter Calloway.

Check out the new Photo Gallery

Hey Everyone, sorry it's been a little while since I lasted posted, but I've been moving so I was without internet service and time for a couple of weeks!

The first couple episodes of Hellcats have been sooo good, but I really hope we see a little more of Patty in the upcoming episodes. She seems like such a cool character.

While I haven't been posting lately, I have still been working on the blog. I just added a photo gallery, and there are a ton of pictures in there. I hope you check it out and let me know what you think.

New Pics of Elena as Patty from Hellcats!

New pictures from the second episode of Hellcat's. Finally some of Elena!

Another Hellcat Promo - with Elena Esovolova

Here's another promo from the Hellcats pilot. It's one of my faves because you can see Elena quite a bit in it.

Hellcats attempting to break Guinness Record

According to The Hollywood Reporter, on Sept. 4 the CW will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for "Largest Cheerleading Dance" at a single venue.

At the Frisco Memorial Stadium in Frisco, TX, over 2400 squads from around the country will participate in a 5 minute choreographed Hellcats dance. The current record is only 297, so I think they've got a shot!

I'll post a video as soon as I get one.

Get Your Cheer On with the Hellcats!

Hey everyone, I found this on the CW website and thought it was pretty cute. You can upload your own picture to it and put yourself in a Hellcats routine or just play it as is. Click here to Get Your Cheer On!

Unfortunately Elena's not in it, but it's still funny.

Clevver TV Talks About Hellcats

People are talking about Hellcats!! Here's a quick clip from Clevver TV, no mention of Elena though.

Press Release for Second Episode of Hellcats

Hey Everyone, are you getting excited for the premiere? I know I am and it's only 11 days away!

Spoiler TV already has a press release for the second episode of Hellcats titled "I Say a Little Prayer." Sounds pretty good, what do you think Savannah will do?

THE HELLCATS COMPETE AT QUALIFIERS — Marti (Aly Michalka) is horrified when she discovers Wanda (Gail O’Grady) in the audience at qualifiers and banishes her from the stadium. After Charlotte (guest star emma Lahanna), Savannah’s (Ashley Tisdale) sister and captain of the Hellcats’ rival team from Memphis Christian college, falls and suffers a serious injury, Savannah is torn between going with her sister to the hospital and staying to compete. Savannah tells Marti her parents stopped talking to her when she decided to transfer from Memphis Christian to the secular Lancer University, forcing Marti to re-think her stance on Wanda attending qualifiers. Meanwhile, Lewis (Robbie Jones) blasts Alice (Heather Hemmens) for putting all their scholarships at risk, and Dan (Matt Barr) takes an interest in Savannah. Sharon Leal also stars. Allan Arkush directed the episode with story by Kevin Murphy and teleplay by Kevin Murphy & Jennifer Schuur (#102).

Original Plot and Casting Call for Hellcats

Here's the original plot and casting call for "Hellcats" from Spoiler TV, clearly there were some changes made (for example the Sierra Sloan character is now Savannah Monroe played by Ashley Tisdale.) Elena's character Patty sounds pretty cool but I don't think I would consider Elena to be plus-sized. Do you think they changed what they were looking for or is anything above a size 2 considered "plus-sized" in tv land?



STORY LINE
An upwardly mobile girl from the wrong side of the tracks, MARTI BERGER is determined to go to law school and get out of Memphis. But when she loses her scholarship because of budget cutbacks — and her own mother’s chronic irresponsibility — Marti’s hopes seem dashed. Desperate for a new scholarship, Marti tries out for the Hellcats, the college’s competitive cheerleading team, and is accepted into the ranks of the colorful squad. Initially leery about becoming a cheerleader, Marti finds the sport unexpectedly exhilarating. And equally exhilarating is LUIS, a “cheer jock” on the team, with whom she shares an intense chemistry..

[MARTI BERGER] Early 20s, slender, fit, she’s a “townie” from Memphis, Tennessee, from the wrong side of the tracks, who is determined to become a lawyer and escape her home town of Memphis. A “wicked smart” and acerbic young woman with the perspective of a lifelong outsider, Marti is currently attending college on a full scholarship. Accustomed to acting the parent to her irresponsible mother, Wanda, Marti is distraught to learn that, thanks to Wanda’s goof-up, she has just lost her scholarship. Desperate to find the money to continue her education, Marti tries out for the Hellcats, an competitive cheerleading team — and to her amazement, gets accepted. Marti’s background as a gymnast, not to mention her amazing skills as a dancer, make her well-suited to the challenge. What’s she’s not as prepared for are the personality clashes among the cheerleaders. Deeply attracted to Luis, her “base” on the team, Marti has incurred the undying enmity of Alice, a bitchy rival who is determined to sabotage Marti and get her drummed off the squad…SERIES REGULAR (3)

[LUIS FAMOSA] Early 20s, this easy-going, laid-back Latino youth has a “ripped” body and a love for action. A cheerleading “base,” Luis tried out for the team on a dare from his frat brothers. Luis was instantly hooked on the physical challenge of cheerleading, and the rest is history. Luis bitterly regrets his brief hook-up with Alice, a fellow cheerleader, who adamantly refuses to accept that he’s just not that into her. That’s not the case with Marti, the new girl on the team, with whom Luis immediately experiences a sizzling chemistry. When Luis selects Marti to be his permanent “flyer,” a position Alice held, his decision puts Alice into a dangerous snit that could bode very ill for Marti…SERIES REGULAR (1) PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES.

[VANESSA HODGE] Early to mid 30s, this striking, elegant African American woman was a Hellcat herself back in the day. Now, she’s the team’s coach, but unless she scores a championship this season, she may not be for long. A tough but loving task-mistress, Vanessa is wowed by Marti’s raw talent, and appreciates the funky new energy that this townie brings to her team. She finds herself acting as a surrogate mother when the embarrassing behavior of Marti’s real mother threatens to wreck her performance at the qualifying event sptv050769…SERIES REGULAR (2)

[ALICE VANDEMARK] Early 20s.. she’s a “willowy beauty with jaded New York cool.” A dangerously narcissistic and “bitchy” young woman, Alice is sidelined by a wrist injury, and she’s furious when Marti replaces her on the squad — and in Luis’s affections. But Alice is determined get Marti drummed off the team — and she’s not above lying, cheating and sabotaging to accomplish that aim…SERIES REGULAR (1) PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES.

[SIERRA SLOAN] Early 20s, she’s the captain of the Hellcats, a blonde, petite and peppy Texan with a lot of fierce intensity. After an initial clash with Marti, Sierra realizes that Marti just might be the godsend the Hellcats need to win the championship. Marti’s new roommate, she’s a bit of a control freak who is perky to the point of hyperactivity. But she’s a well-meaning girl who has her eyes on the prize — not only on the upcoming championship competition, but on the charming rebel Dan, Marti’s townie pal…SERIES REGULAR (1)

[DAN PATCH] Mid 20s, from Tennessee, this big, good-looking, unconventionally sexy townie is a “shambling charmer” who is very successful where women are concerned. Ostensibly Marti’s platonic pal, he enjoys a comfortable relationship with her; he is hyper-articulate and very smart, and they have a rat-a-tat chemistry in their banter — in reality, he has a huge crush on Marti that is unspoken. Somewhat taken aback when she becomes a cheerleader, Dan is further dismayed by her obvious chemistry with Luis, who is on the team. However, his own attraction to the perky Sierra may yet prove a welcome distraction…SERIES REGULAR 10/13(4) PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES.

[WANDA BERGER] 36 to 40, Southern, from Tennessee, Marti’s mother, she’s a “party girl who never grew up” and who has always relied on Marti to be the true “parent” in their relationship. A hard-drinker whose antics in the past have publicly humiliated her daughter, Wanda works a low-level job at a university pub, and seems unrepentant when her blundering loses Marti her scholarship. Referring to her daughter as “Marti the Martyr,” Wanda just doesn’t have a clue about just what a terrible mother she actually is. And when she shows up at the qualifying heats, her presence there may prove a dangerous distraction to Marti…SERIES REGULAR (6)

[PATTY "THE WEDGE" WEDGERMAN] Early 20s.. she’s a “ballsy, fearless, cheerfully profane” girl, a “base” on the cheerleading squad. Big, beautiful and unabashedly plus-sized, Patty is enormously strong. She has to be in order to hoist up her more petite teammates. Utterly comfortable in her own skin, Patty is the “base” of the team in more ways than one. In fact, she’s a rock of support when all around her are melting down…SERIES REGULAR (2) PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES.

Hellcats Promos

Here's some more promos from "Hellcats."

Elena Esovolova in Hellcats!

Okay, I wanted to get a bunch of Elena's older stuff on here before I got into all the "Hellcats" stuff. I think I've got most of it, but I'm sure I'll find more later. Anyway, now I can start on the new stuff!
So, if you haven't heard Elena was cast in the new CW series "Hellcats" as lesbian cheerleader Patty "The Wedge" Wedgerman.

The premise of the show from http://www.cwtv.com/shows/hellcats/about/ goes a little something like this:


Marti Perkins' plan was to get through Lancer University on her scholarship, go to law school, and leave Memphis and her hard-drinking mother behind to start a new life as an attorney. Instead, Marti's scholarship gets cancelled and her mother "forgets" to tell her. Out of options, Marti finds herself fighting for a spot on the Hellcats -- Lancer's legendary cheer squad -- and for the scholarship that comes with it. The squad needs a new member when the beautiful Alice Verdura is injured, and Marti's fierce style, soulful moves and gymnastic elegance win her a place on the team, despite an ugly encounter with Savannah Monroe, a petite and peppy Texan who ends up being Marti's new roommate. Marti instantly hits it off with her new squad partner, the charming and extremely athletic Lewis Flynn, and their budding friendship causes alarm bells to go off for Lewis' ex, Alice, as well as Marti's long-time friend, Dan Patch. Overseeing all the practices and personal drama is former

Here's the extended preview:

Elena Esovolova at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival

Here is Elena with director Mark W. Gray at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival on the red carpet before and after Ridley Scott's Robin Hood. This clip comes from Gray and a bunch more clips from the festival can be found at http://www.youtube.com/user/mwgray and http://www.rocketpictures.net/cannes/index.html

Elena Esovolova's Demo Reel

Here is Elena's official acting reel compiled by Producer/Editor Ryan Catherwood of Films Talk Entertainment. The last 5 seconds are hilarious.

Elena Esovolova's Hosting Reel

Here's Elena's official hosting reel.




"I just really want a nap." lol

Elena Esovolova in Unhinged

Here's Elena in the 2006 full feature "Unhinged" a film by Darren Jones. Here's the info from the facebook page, you can also go here to see the film in 5 parts.

Unhinged tells the story of Karen, a forensics student who has just found out her best friend from high school has been brutally murdered. While her boyfriend David attends college in another town, Karen decides to rekindle her relationships with her other friends from high school, including her ex-boyfriend Chris. Soon, the others become victims of the same serial murderer and it falls to Karen and Chris to try to stop the murders before they themselves become victims.

Shot with a small cast and crew over the course of 11 days in June and July of 2006, and written and directed by Darren Jones, Unhinged is a terrifying and atmospheric low-budget thriller that asks “What would you do if all of your friends were murdered?” Unhinged pays homage to the classic horror-thrillers of the late 70’s, early 80’s such as Halloween and Jagged Edge, set in modern day. Filming took place in a number of locations in and around Vancouver and Abbotsford, British Columbia, mostly at night. A labour of love, Unhinged was a great experience for all involved.




ELENA ESOVOLOVA plays Karen, a Forensics student at the local University, who finds out her friends from high school have been brutally murdered. Elena, originally from Thrums, BC, came to Vancouver to become an actress. After working extensively under Linda Darlow at the School Creative, Elena landed many roles in comedic theatre, and some principle roles in a few commercials. She most recently appeared in a music video "Christmas Rapping" and was a lead in the short "Milk Blood, Pale Fire". She is also an award winning hair dresser and make-up artist, fluent in Russian, plays the Clarinet and has a background in dance. -"I want to be recognized for my craft, work with other great actors/actresses and work with great teams of people. I want to be able to tell great stories, impact people's thoughts, and touch their hearts.--that's the power & gift of a really great actress!"

Elena Esovolova in "A Match Made In Heaven"

In the 2009 film 'A Match Made In Heaven' Elena plays Maddie 'Matchmaker' Monahan, who can find love for all of her clients, but not for herself. Fortunately Father Oliver is there to give her guidance in an unexpected way.

At the 72 Hour Laughing Stock Comedy Competition in Vancouver B.C., Canada, this short romantic comedy was nominated for 5 awards and won 2: Best Cinemotography, and Best Actress for Elena Esovolova.

In addition to being the Lead Actress Elena was also the Producer, Assistant Director, and Locations Manager. Here's the trailer!

Elena Esovolova in a commercial for Easi-Serv

Here is a commercial from 2009 that Elena did for Easi-Serv.

Elena Esovolova in Drip

Drip was an *Official Selection of the CANNES Short Film Corner 2009* It was made in 24 hours for a short film contest and then re-edited for CANNES.



Pretty funny! Do you know anybody like Elena's character?

Elena Esovolova in Supernatural

Elena Esovolova plays Starla in the WB show "Supernatural."

Elena Esovolova is crazy about Wysi-Wipes!!

Elena in a 2006 commercial for Wysi-Wipes.

Chocolate Cake starring Elena Esovolova

Elena plays Tonya in the 2006 short film "Chocolate Cake."



What do you think?

Milk Blood Pale Fire with Elena Esovolova

Elena plays a hostage in the 2005 short "Milk Blood Pale Fire."

Elena Esovolova's Extended Filmography

Here's Elena's complete resume including all of the commercials, short films, and theater work that's not listed on IMBD.


Film

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The Pair (Short) Molly/Lead Jeremy Watt (2010)
A Match Made In Heaven (Short) ***BEST ACTRESS*** & *CANNES Short Film Corner 2010* Maddie "The Matchmaker" Monahan/Lead & Producer Chris Griffin (2009)
Martyr.com (Short) Gwen/Supporting Matt Seagle (2009)
Wingman (Feature) Nancy/Large Principal Jim Garrison (2009)
Till Death (Short) Vyra/Lead Christian Blaze/Crystal Rosales (2009)
Grow The @#*% Up! (Shooting Mar/09) Margaret/Lead Chris Griffin (2009)
Drip (Short) *CANNES Short Film Corner 2009* Sara/Lead Diana Donaldson (2008)
WhereÂ’s My Money? (Short) Svetlana/Lead Dan Ax (2008)
Randori (Short) Daisy/Lead Mick Chow (2008)
DI-YU (Trailer for Feature) FBI Agent/Principal Alessandro Pacciani (2008)
Ordinary (Short) *CANNES Short Film Corner 2008* Lidia/Lead Maryam Najafi (2008)
The Seer (Pilot Feature) Cafe Girl/Principal Glenn Pineau (2008)
Conversation Piece (Short) Kate/Lead Phillp Robinson (2008)
The Interview (Short) Roomate/Principal Alejandro Montoya (2007)
Front Men (Pilot Feature) Supporting Launey Trask (2007)
Boardello Diaries (Feature) Jenna/Lead Bob Brooks (2006)
Unhinged (Feature) Karen/Lead Darren Jones (2006)
Chocolate Cake (Short) Tonya/Lead Andrew Raphael (2006)
Tainted (Short) Follower #1/Principal Matt Seagle (2006)
Bookworm (Short) Carol/Principal Luke Lacombe (2006)
The Advocates (Short) Fate/Principal Katrin Bowen (2005)
Milk Blood, Pale Fire Hostage/Lead Shannon Getty (2005)
La Ronde (Short) Emma/Lead Adiam Asrat (2007)

Television

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HELLCATS (TV Series Pilot) Patty "The Wedge" Wedgerman WB/CW Network - Kevin Murphy/Allan Arkush/Tom Welling
The Chronicles of Commander Cannon (Pilot) Calypso 9/Lead Patti Vietta (2009)
The Undergrounded Chef (Pilot for Food Network) Cara/Principal Pilot for Food Network, Alan Goldman (2008)
A Lot Like Me (Teaser for Pilot) Samantha/Lead Jay Gavin (2008)
Twin Souls (Pilot for Episodic) Johanna Hantz/Lead Manuel Cuevas (2008)
Supernatural ("Tall Tales") Ep. #215 Starla/Actor Bradford May (2007)
Gutter Dawgs Kate/Principal Pale Christian Thomas (2007)
Raging Hormones Hairstylist/Principal CBC, Documentary (2006)
Style Television Hairstylist/Actor Shaw Cable, Series (2004)

Commercials

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Easy Serve Principal/Web Host James Whitley (2009)
Full Line Principal/Web Host James Whitley (2009)
Big Rock SOC Not Released--Promo Commercial (2007)
Wysi-Wipes (Promo Web Video) Principal Ruchika Tekkeveetil
Money Mart Principal CAD Regional, dB digital TV, Director: Don Barnard (2006)
Cheeses Crust Frozen Pizza Principal Art Institute Commercial (2006)
Essential Bodyworks Hair & Day Spa Principal Art Institute Commercial (2005)

Theater

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Raincity Film Noir Awards Show Production Producer & Lead/Madeline Heist Films Talk Entertainment/Drew Taylor (2009)
Not On The Program Dorthy/Lead Emilio Merritt (2008)
Hotel Lavalier Marge/Lead Emilio Merritt (2008)
Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief Lead Trish Allen & Elaine Brewer-White (2007)
Park Commentary (sketch comedy) Lead Morgan Brayton (2006)
Gimme Shelter (sketch comedy) Lead Morgan Brayton (2006)
Funny Stuff (sketch comedy) Principal Morgan Brayton (2006)
Red Squirrel Officer (sketch comedy) Principal Morgan Brayton (2006)
The Slocan Inn Karaoke Jockey The General Store DJ Group (stage) (2005)
The Wiz of the West Lead Missoula ChildrenÂ’s Theatre Production (1999)

Industrial

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ESL Karen/Principal Lindsay Bourne (2007)
iBT TOEFL Live! Principal Susan Bates (2006)

Video

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Bloodshots Behind the Scenes Lead/Host Bloodshots Film Race 2009/ Paul Armstrong
Behind The Scenes Lead/Host (Myself) Vancouver Film Race / James Whitley & Paul Armstrong (2009)
Films Talk TV Lead/Host (Myself) Raincity Film Noir/ Ryan Catherwood (2009)
Christmas Rapping Principal Music Video--Worldwide, dB digital TV, Producer:Brunella Battista (2006)
Ossomo Essence Principal Promotional Video--National (2004)

Elena Esovolova's Filmography

Actress:
"Hellcats" (filming) .... Patty (1 episode, 2010)
- Pilot (2010) TV episode .... Patty
Till Death (2009) (completed) .... Wife
The Seer (2010) .... Cafe Girl
A Match Made in Heaven (2009) .... Maddie "the Matchmaker" Monahan
"Supernatural" (1 episode, 2007)
- Tall Tales (2007) TV episode
Unhinged (2006) .... Karen

Make-Up Department:
Bread Brothers (2009) (completed) (key makeup artist)
Till Death (2009) (completed) (key makeup artist)
Make Up the Dead (2009) (makeup artist)

Producer:
A Match Made in Heaven (2009) (producer)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
A Match Made in Heaven (2009) (assistant director)

Miscellaneous Crew:
A Match Made in Heaven (2009) (location

Welcome to Elena Esovolova

Hello everyone and welcome to the newest and hopefully soon-to-be largest site dedicated to the beautiful Elena Esovolova. I hope to keep you updated with news (and gossip), photos, videos, and anything else I can find.

So, sit back, take a look around, and enjoy the site. Feel free to leave comments, or let me know if I've missed anything.