Biography of Vadim Kruchinin
He was born on December 16, 1951 in Asenovgrad. Graduated in acting for dramatic theater at VITIZ in the class of Prof. Dimitrina Gyurova in 1979.
Vadim Kruchinin also performed on the stages of the National Youth Theater (1979-1981) and the Military Theater (1981-1983), as well as in the SIF film studio (1983).
He has been a member of SBFD since 1985.
“Everything is love” is the film that turns Vadim Kruchinin into a sex symbol of Bulgarian cinema. Apart from Rado from “Everything is Love”, he also played Asen in “Avalanche” (1982), Vas / Hristo in “Kombina” (1982) and Trajan in “Measure of Constancy” (1983).
He starred in films by directors such as Borislav Sharaliev (Boris I, 1985 ), Zako Heskia (Night with the White Horses, 1985), Ivan Andonov (Dreamers, 1987 ) and others.
After the TV series “Burning, Burning Fire” (1994), the actor published his first book of stories and poems – “This life, that life.” Then come two more – “Answers” and “Seven hours difference”.
From his first marriage, Vadim Kruchinin has a son – Georgi (b. 1974), who is a successful lawyer and judge in Sofia. Since his second marriage to actress Petya Silyanova, Kruchinin has had a second son, Stefan (b. 1984), better known by his rap nickname Wosh MC .
Vadim Kruchinin
Bulgarian Actor & Dubbing Artist
Born on December 16, 1951, in Asenovgrad, Bulgaria, Vadim Kruchinin is a distinguished actor with a career spanning over four decades. A graduate of the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (VITIZ) in Sofia (class of Prof. Dimitrina Gyurova, 1979), he honed his craft on prominent stages such as the National Youth Theater (1979–1981) and the Military Theater (1981–1983). His early work also included collaborations with the SIF Film Studio (1983), laying the foundation for a versatile career in theater and film.
Awards & Honors
Kruchinin’s talent has been recognized with numerous accolades:
• 1979: SBFD Debut Award for the film “Everything is Love” at the XVI Festival of Bulgarian Feature Films (FBIF) in Varna.
• 1980: Special Award and Critics’ Award for the same film at FBIF.
• 1986–1988: Multiple awards for his role as Dimitar Blagoev in the film “Dreamers”, including the First Prize at FBIF (1986), Best Male Role at the Karlovo Film Festival (1987), the Sofia Award (1987), and another Best Male Role at SBFD (1988).
• 2001: Lifetime Achievement Award from Boyana Film Studio for his contributions to Bulgarian cinema 1.
Theatrical Highlights
Known for his dynamic stage presence, Kruchinin has portrayed iconic roles such as:
• Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet” (William Shakespeare).
• The Jester in “Life is a Dream” (Pedro Calderón de la Barca).
• Daniel Al in “The Truth! Only the Truth!” (1980).
• Plamen Pavlov in “Lucrezia Borgia” (1981) 1.
Career as a Dubbing Actor
Beyond acting, Kruchinin has lent his voice to countless projects, contributing to:
• 578 satisfied clients.
• 4,780 hours of recorded work.
• 15 industry awards.
His dedication to the craft is evident in his prolific output and acclaim