Nova TV ⁢will⁤ launch ⁣a documentary reality series, “You Already Play… Stoichkov,” to find the actor to portray football legend Hristo Stoichkov in an upcoming biographical feature ⁣film. hosted⁤ by Alexander sano, whose film company is ‍producing the​ movie for⁢ Stoichkov, the series will chronicle a rigorous casting process⁣ beyond mere physical ‌resemblance and catchphrase replication.

The film, directed ⁢by Martin ⁣Makariev and written by Georgi Angelov, aims ‌to depict the dramatic life and career of Stoichkov, exploring​ the ⁤moments that shaped him into a ‍national⁢ icon. Casting hopefuls will be evaluated‌ on their personal achievements, acting and sports backgrounds, self-assessed‍ football abilities, and​ foreign‍ language⁣ skills. A special jury will ​determine the final selection, showcased to viewers throughout the series. the project signifies​ a major‌ cinematic ​undertaking focused on one of Bulgaria‘s most celebrated athletes, promising a revealing⁢ look into his life story.

Veteran Bulgarian Voice Actor Stefan Stefanov Dies

Stefan ⁣Vladislavov Stefanov,⁤ a celebrated ⁢bulgarian actor⁤ renowned⁢ for his extensive⁣ work in film and television dubbing, has died. The news was shared by actor Igor Markovski on September 25, 2025,‌ though the exact date of Stefanov’s ⁢passing ⁤was initially​ delayed in reaching public attention. He‌ was⁤ a​ familiar voice too generations of Bulgarian audiences.

Stefanov’s death marks a notable​ loss for the Bulgarian dubbing community and⁤ the entertainment industry as a whole. His ‌prolific career spanned over five ​decades, bringing iconic characters to life‍ in‍ both animated classics⁣ and live-action⁢ series. He leaves⁣ behind a legacy of vocal performance⁣ that has deeply impacted Bulgarian‌ popular culture.

Stefanov graduated from Krustyo Sarafov VITIZ, Bulgaria’s ‍leading academy for performing arts,⁤ and began contributing to the sound of Bulgarian films​ and series in 1966. He ⁢quickly became a mainstay in the dubbing‌ world, lending his voice to numerous beloved‍ productions.

Among his earliest credits in the 1970s⁣ were the ​popular ⁤television series “The White Dolphin” and “Rich, Poor.” His work continued thru the decades, encompassing a diverse range of programs including “The Show ⁣of​ Benny Hill,” “bar Cheers,” “Boldness and‌ Beauty,” “What will people ⁣say” (seasons 2-3), “Dossiers X” (dubbed for ​BNT), “Military Prosecutor’s office,” and “funny ward.” He also voiced characters in “The Simpson Family”⁣ (BNT dubbing), “Marian First,” “Batman: ⁤The Animation TV series,” “Pokémon,” and‌ “Foster’s House for Imaginary Friends.”

Stefanov’s talents extended to ​Latin American series such ⁣as⁢ “Wild Rose,” “Against Destiny,”‍ “Widow in White,” and “India – Love History” ‌(BNT dubbing), and also European series like ⁣”The Lady with the Voal” and “Six Sisters.”‌

His contributions ⁤to animated films are equally remarkable,with credits including the bulgarian dubbing of “Sleeping‌ Beauty,” “The⁢ Jungle Book,” “Wall-E,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “Cars 2,” and “Emoji: The Movie.”

In recognition of his lifelong dedication to‌ the art of⁣ dubbing, Stefanov was presented with the Dubrt award for complete contribution by the guild ‍of actors working in dubbing ‍on‍ December 21, 2016.