Liana Avetisyan was born and raised in Yerevan, Armenia. She studied acting in Hayfilm Actor's Studio, Yerevan, and mastered her skills in Howard Fine Acting Studio, Los Angeles. Liana also studied at Yerevan State University taking her Master's Degree in Foreign Literature.
Starting her career in films, Liana also felt immense passion for stage and theater, which pushed her, together with her friends, to found their own theater company, EPSIDON Theater. She works in the theater up to now both as an actress and as the executive manager of the company.
In 2012-2013, Liana collaborated with Stella Polaris Theater, Norway, participating in three open-air performances of the theater.
Liana actively continues her career in cinema playing both in local and in international shorts and features. With her work in internationally acknowledged short film 140 DRAMS she participated in Sarajevo Talent Campus in 2013 (in the scopes of Sarajevo International Film Festival) and in Berlinale Talents in 2015 (in the scopes of Berlin International Film Festival) becoming a member of the Worldwide Talent Community.
Apart from films and theater, Liana also works as a voiceover artist, plays in music videos and commercials. She also conducts acting workshops for beginners and theater trainings.
ROULETTE
(
Film (short)
The Advocate
DEATH SQUAD
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Series
by Associated Television International
Anna
ANATOLIAN STORY
(
Series
by Armenian Public Television
Zulfia
THE MAGIC BOOK
(
Theater
by Abovyan Drama Theater
Sandra
KINSTAGRAM
(
Series
by Armenia TV
Angela
THE DOG AND THE CAT
(
Theater
by Abovyan Drama Theater
The Owl
YES IM ANUSH HAYASTANI
(
Film (short)
The Saleswoman
MY MELANCHOLIC TOYS
(
Film (short)
by Anubis Studio
The Mother
THE END OF EVIL
(
Theater
by Abovyan Drama Theater
The Cuckoo
MES, 911, HOW CAN I HELP YOU
(
Theater
by Abovyan Drama Theater
Tatev Nersisyan
IL VOLO
(
Theater
by Terepia / Epsidon
L'Aquila / Allievo
HELLO AU REVOIR
(
Film
by Jcp, Zelica Films
Liana
A JEREVAN
(
Theater
by Terepia / Epsidon
Soul of Yerevan
CHAOS
(
Series
by Armenian Public Television
Marina
THE INHABITANTS OF LAPLIDO
(
Theater
by Abovyan Drama Theater
Ariel
THE TAILLESS FOX
(
Theater
by Abovyan Drama Theater
The Girl
MY
(
Theater
by ACCEA
Staged by
AFTERSHOCK
(
Film (short)
The Woman
THE INTERROGATION
(
Theater
by ACCEA
Woman
PUSS IN BOOTS
(
Theater
by Abovyan Drama Theater
Kitty
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
(
Theater
Mary Magdalene
OUT
(
Film (short)
The Mother
TROLLS
(
Theater
by Epsidon
Bridget
COCAINE
(
Theater
by ACCEA
Nora
THE EYE OF GOD
(
Film (short)
The Woman with the Kid
PRIMAVERA
(
Theater
by Terepia / Epsidon
Primavera
THE PASSENGER
(
Film (short)
LOVE ME A LITTLE
(
Music
AFTER TOMORROW
(
Film (short)
Diana
THE LITTLE PRINCE
(
Theater
by Epsidon
The Rose / The Fox
ARMENIA COMMEDIA
(
Film
by Noravank Films
Lilit
CARTLEY
(
Commercial
The Actress
SYRIA, MY LOVE
(
Film (short)
FAILED ROBBERY
(
Theater
by Epsidon
Anna
17 HOURS
(
Film (short)
Helen
FROZEN
(
Theater
by Epsidon
Anna
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(
Theater
by Yerevan State Puppet Theater
Max
THE HOSTAGE
(
Theater
Gayane
FORMALIN
(
Theater
First Advocate
ETERNITY
(
Film (short)
The Girl
BALAGANCHIK
(
Theater
by Epsidon
Mystic
VOICES OF GOKSTAD
(
Theater
by Stella Polaris
Nott
DREAM OF SHAMAN
(
Theater
by Stella Polaris
Norna
THE GLASS TRINKET
(
Film
by Aysor-Plus Film Productions
Assistant Editor
ROBERTO
(
Film
by Foreshore Films, Jcp, Vermillion
Suzzana
NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD FRIENDS
(
Theater
by House of Moscow
Columbina
WHEN THE DEAD AWAKE
(
Theater
by Stella Polaris
Pegasus
THE FORGOTTEN LAND
(
Theater
by Epsidon
Susie
140 DRAMS
(
Film (short)
Arpine
MEETING PLACE
(
Film
by Jcp, Zelica Films
Victoria / Kate
OKI
(
Commercial
The Barman
WOYZECK
(
Theater
by Epsidon
Neighbor
THE EXPLORERS
(
Hosting
Hostess
A TIENTAS (GROPING)
(
Music
WHO COULD IMAGINE
(
Theater
by Theatre for Changes
Sona
CHILDREN STORIES
(
Television
I AM YOUNG
(
Documentary
Self
THE HAT
(
Film (short)
by HY Pictures
Seller
LIFE
(
Music
BEHIND BROKEN GLASSES
(
Film (short)
The Girl
GRAND CANDY
(
Commercial
The Girl
REWARD
(
Theater
by Azazel
Angel
SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
(
Theater
Bet Bouncer / Pimple
SECRETS OF ARMENIA: PICTOGRAPHS
(
Television
Cave Inhabitant
THE MATCHMAKER
(
Flora van Huysen
ILLUSION
(
Film (short)
Directed by
THERE
(
Film (short)
Directed by
enCAST Self-Isolation Monologue Competition. Shout Out (Goodbye Charles)
(2020)
ONE SQUARE METER International Theater and Performing Arts Festival, Armenia. Best Director (My)
(2018)
ARTAVAZD Theater Awards, Armenia. Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Anna,Failed Robbery).Nomination
(2016)
POMEGRANATE IFF,Canada.Souren Chekijian Memorial Award for Best Narrative Short Film:SYRIA, MY LOVE
(2016)
YOUTH FOUNDATION OF ARMENIA. Best Social Video Script
(2004)
Howard Fine Acting Studio
Hayfilm Actor's Studio
VIII International Summer Theatre School, Russia