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Larisa Oleynik Biography

Birth Name:Larisa Romanovna Oleynik

Birth Place:Santa Clara County, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has been nominated for the Young Artist Award for best performance in a TV drama series
  • Has supported several charities, including Nickelodeon's Big Help, Hands Across Communication and Surfrider Foundation
  • Was nominated for a YoungStar Award in 1999
  • Graduated from Sarah Lawrence College, the school her character's sister in "10 Things I Hate About You" wants to attend, in 2004
  • Landed her first role in a theatre production of "Les Misérables" at the age of eight
  • Well known for her role in the series "The Secret World of Alex Mack․"
  • In her youth, she wrote an advice column for Tiger Beat magazine

Awards

  • 1995Young Artist Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Voiceover - TV or Movie: nominated
  • 1995Young Artist Award-Best Performance: Young Actress in a TV Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Drama Series - Young Actress: nominated
  • 1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Leading Young Actress: nominated
  • 1998YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
  • 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Drama or Comedy Series - Leading Young Actress: nominated
  • 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 1999YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film: nominated
  • 1999YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
  • 2019Best Actress in a Feature-Best Actress in a Short: winner
  • 2022SYS Award-Best Actress: winner