Lera Abova
Lera Abova | |
|---|---|
| Born | Valeria Smirnova November 4, 1992 Slavgorod, Siberia, Russia |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Role as Thea in Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin; cast as Nico Robin in Netflix's One Piece adaptation |
Valeria Smirnova (born 4 November 1992), who is professionally recognized as Lera Abova, is a model and actress of Russian-German descent. She is affiliated with agencies such as Select Model Management, Oui Management, and Fabbrica Milano Management. Abova played the character Thea in the Pitch Perfect spin-off series Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin and has been cast in the role of Nico Robin for Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece.
Early life and career
Born in Slavgorod, Siberia, Russia, Abova relocated to Germany at the age of 13 without any knowledge of German, initially depending on an electronic translator. After acquiring the language skills, she adapted socially but chose to leave school before completing her final examinations around 18 or 19 years old.
Her entry into modeling occurred in 2016 when photographer David Sims discovered her. She rapidly gained prominence, collaborating with renowned photographers such as Colin Dodgson and Mariano Vivanco, and featured in various global advertising campaigns. In 2017, filmmaker Luc Besson selected her to portray Maude in the movie Anna, starring alongside Sasha Luss.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Anna | Maude | |
| 2025 | Exterritorial | Irina / Kira Volkova | |
| Honey Don't! | Chère |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin | DJ Das Boot / Thea | |
| 2026 | Template:Pending series | Nico Robin / Miss All Sunday | Season 2 |
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