Isidora Goreshter (born October 24, 1981) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Svetlana on the American TV series Shameless from seasons 3 to 8.
Early life Goreshter was born and raised in Long Beach, California, where she began performing on stage at age three. She studied classical ballet.
Goreshter competed in gymnastics as a child."Youth News". Long Beach Press-Telegram (Long Beach, California). October 9, 1991. p. C4. 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."Youth News: Cerritos Wins Cal Cup". Long Beach Press-Telegram (Long Beach, California). April 29, 1992. p. D4. Also in 1992, she came in second place overall in her age group at the Central Pacific Championships."AGA Gymnasts Shine in Central Pacific Tourney". Long Beach Press-Telegram (Long Beach, California). November 25, 1992. p. C4. She graduated from Long Beach State with degrees in Art History and Theatre.
Personal life Goreshter was the first member of her family born in the United States.Kim, Jae-Ha (January 17, 2016). "Isidora Goreshter". The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Florida). p. F4. Goreshter's family is from the former Soviet Union. Two of Goreshter's grandparents are from Orhei, Moldova.
Goreshter studied acting at the Stella Adler acting conservatory. She appeared in such stage shows productions as Beirut, The Smell of the Kill, Waiting for Lefty, Laundry and Bourbon, and Waiting for Godot. She has degrees in theatre and art history.
Career Goreshter made her film debut with a small role in the motion picture Paranoia, starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Liam Hemsworth. She then took supporting roles in the films T is for Twig, A Leading Man and the award-winning short Wonder Girls.
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.
Goreshter went on to a lead role in the film Petal Pushers and had a major role opposite Noël Wells and Joe Pantoliano in Happy Anniversary.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2008 Deader Living Through Chemistry Lana Video short 2009 Ma Cité, Mon Histoire Margie Short 2010 Birds of a Feather Dancer TV movie 2011 Birds of a Feather Dancer Double Black Mead Short 2012 Paying for It Sophie Short T is for Twig Lina Short 1 Nighter Bubbles Short The Skinny Trainer Short Oscar's Escape Sophie Short2013 Paranoia Hospital Nurse #1 A Leading Man Morgan Tucker The Wonder Girls Kornelia Short 2014 No Names Jules Short2017 Trouble Young Maggie How We Work 8 Erica Short2018 Clara's Ghost Adelia Happy Anniversary Georgia 2019 The Petal Pushers Ceil 2020 The Five Rules of Success Emma 2023 The Portrait
Television Year Title Role Notes2012 2 Broke Girls Elena Episode: "And the Pearl Necklace" Ben and Kate Woman #3 Episode: "The Trip"2013–2018 Shameless Svetlana Milkovich (season 3) (seasons 4–6) (seasons 7–8) 53 episodes 2019 Grey's Anatomy Paula Episode: "Whistlin' Past the Graveyard" 2021 Condor Kat Gnezdy HBO Max 2026The Drop: A Snowfall SagaJenny FavarellaRecurring
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