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- Vilma Cibulková was born on 26 March 1963 in Ostrov nad Ohrí, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She is an actress, known for Pupendo (2003), An Earthy Paradise for the Eyes (2009) and Výchova dívek v Cechách (1997).
- Actress
- Writer
Tereza Hofová was born on 24 November 1979 in Ostrov nad Ohrí, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She is an actress and writer, known for Domestique (2018), And Then There Was Love... (2022) and Ordinary Failures (2022).- Svetlana Chuykina was born on 1 May 1975 in Ostrov, Ostrovskiy rayon, Pskovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress, known for Krasnyy shelk (2025), Law of the Lawless (2002) and Island of the Doomed (2019).
- Augustín Kubán was born on 4 July 1921 in Ostrov pri Piestanoch, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. He was an actor, known for The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians (1981), Shadows of a Hot Summer (1978) and Birds, Orphans and Fools (1969). He died on 30 December 1986 in Kosice, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia].
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Radoslav Spasov is a Bulgarian cinematographer, screenwriter and director. He graduated from Moscow Cinema Institute (VGIK), but really, the great Bulgarian Cinematographer Dimo Kolarov trained him. Radoslav Spasov filmed as cinematographer 26 films, among them: "The Exam", directed by Georgi Djulgerov, Bulgarian Critics Award, 1971, The Youth Jury Award, Locarno, 1971; "And the day came", directed by Georgi Djulgerov; "Villa Zone", directed by Eduard Sachariev (Karlovy Vary Festival Special Award, 1976); "Manly Times", directed by Eduard Sachariev (International Film Press Association Award, Antverpen, Belgium, 1978, Bulgarian Cinematographers Union Award, Best Photography, 1977); "Advantage", directed by Georgi Djulgerov (Silver Bear, Berlin Film Festival, Best Director, 1978; Bulgarian Cinematographers Union Award, Best Photography, 1977; Golden Lacheno, Avellino, Italy, Best Film, 1979); "The Unknown Soldier's Patent Leather Shoes", directed by Rangel Vulchanov (Grand Prix Golden Peacock, Delhi, India, 1981), "Measure According to Measure", directed by Georgi Djulgerov; "Where Are You Going?" and "And Where Do We Go from Here?"directed by Rangel Vulchanov; "The Camp", " The Black Swallow", "Lady Zee" and "The Goat", directed by Georgi Djulgerov. He has made as a director two films, and now is working on the third. Spasov is a founder of Film Production Company "Kanina Film" 1992. He was the Chairman of the Bulgarian Copyrights Association "Film author" 1995 - 2000. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Boyana Film Studios (The biggest film production complex in Bulgaria) 1997 - 2006. He was a Chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Film Directors. He is a member of the Bulgarian Association of Cinematographers. He is a guest-professor at Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communications, Sofia University.- Vasili Vasilyevich Merkuryev was born on April 6, 1904, in Ostrov, Pskov province, Russia. He was the youngest of seven children in the family. His father, named Vasili Ilyich Merkuryev, was a grocer in the city of Ostrov, near Pskov. His mother, named Anna Ilyinichna, was a German immigrant. Young Merkuryev began his acting career in 1920, as an apprentice at the theatre of the city of Ostrov. In 1926 he graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Theatrical Art. Merkuryev made his film debut in 1935, he played a supporting role of Stas in 'Inzhener Goff' (aka.. Zemlya vperedi or Land Ahead, 1935). His professional acting career spanned over 50 years. Merkuryev played more than 40 roles in film and made over 100 stage works.
From 1937-1978 Vasili Merkuryev worked with the Pushkin Drama Theatre (Aleksandrinski Theatre) in Leningrad (St. Petersburg). He was invited to the troupe of the oldest Russian Drama Theatre by his acting teacher Leonid Vivyen. Merkuryev was among the leading actors of the Pushkin Drama Theatre. There his stage partners were such remarkable actors as Nikolay Cherkasov, Nikolai Simonov, Konstantin Skorobogatov, Yuriy Tolubeev, Aleksandr Borisov, Bruno Frejndlikh, Vladimir Chestnokov, Vladimir Erenberg, Leonid Vivyen, Igor Gorbachyov, Olga Lebzak, Nina Mameyeva', Lidiya Shtykan, Nina Urgant, Valentina Panina, and other notable Russian actors.
Vasili Merkuryev was awarded the State prize of the USSR three times: for supporting role in 'Glinka' (1947), for supporting role in 'Povest o nastoyaschem cheloveke' (1949) and for the leading role in 'Donetskie shakhtery' (1952). He also received the Stanislavsky State Prize (posthumously in 1979) for his stage works and other awards and decorations for his works in theatre and film. Merkuryev was honored with the title of the People's Artist of the USSR (1964). From 1932-1978 Merkuryev was a professor at the Leningrad Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinematography. There he led acting class together with his wife, Irina Vsevolodovna Meyerhold, daughter of Vsevolod Meyerhold.
Vasili Merkuryev was known for his compassion and legendary generosity. He shared his money and food with his students during the times when they were struggling to survive. He adopted three children of his brother, Pyotr Merkuryev, who was executed in 1939, under dictatorship of Joseph Stalin. He also named his son, Pyotr Merkurev, in the memory of his brother. Vasili Merkuryev died on May 12, 1978, in Moscow, Russia, and was laid to rest in Necropolis of The Masters of Art "Literatorskie mostki" at Volkovskoe Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Russia. - Jana Podlipná was born on 19 January 1984 in Ostrov nad Ohrí, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She is an actress, known for The Fury (2016), Available (2016) and Poslední z Aporveru.
- Katerina Petrová was born on 16 October 1973 in Ostrov, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She is an actress, known for Letiste (2006), Krejzovi (2018) and Oh, Those Murders! (2010).
- Mark Ovchinnikov was born on 20 November 1988 in Ostrov, Russia, USSR. He is an actor, known for Panfilov's 28 Men (2016), Mission: Sky (2021) and Chetvyortyy (2023).
- Petr Jancarík was born on 1 January 1952 in Ostrov nad Ohrí, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He is an actor, known for Helena (2012), Zprávy z domova (1999) and Stopy zivota (2014).
- Josef Csaplár was born on 29 October 1962 in Ostrov nad Ohrí, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He is an actor, known for Ctvrtá hvezda (2014) and 13. komnata (2006).
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Borivoj Horínek was born on 5 September 1976 in Ostrov nad Ohrí, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. He is a director and writer, known for Naposledy vlkem (2004), Sance tisíciletí (2001) and Zpoved noze (2001).- Max Malini was born on 3 October 1875 in Ostrov, Czech Republic. He died on 3 October 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
- Lukás Bauer was born on 18 August 1977 in Ostrov nad Ohrí, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic].
- Renata Rychlá was born on 18 November 1973 in Ostrov, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She is an actress, known for The Land Gone Wild (1997), The Labyrinth (2015) and The Life and Time of Judge A.K. (2014).
- Mikhail Ivanov was born on 20 November 1977 in Ostrov, Russia. He is a retired cross-country skier who won a gold Olympic medal in the 50 km event in 2002 in Salt Lake City. However Ivanov finished on 2nd place but was awarded the gold medal in 2004 upon Johann Mühlegg's blood-doping disqualification of darbepoetin. Ivanov's career began in 1996 and it lasted until 2007. He won the bronze medal in the 30 km event at the 2001 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti. During his career Ivanov achieved two World Cup victories - the 30 km in 2000 and the 15 km in 2001. Among his Top 10 finishes, count 5th in the 15 km in Krasnogorsk on 21 December 2005 and on 26 December 2006 placed 3rd in the 15 km in Syktyvkar. Announced his retirement from the sport in 2007.
- Iva Hlavácková was born on 23 June 1962 in Ostrov nad Ohrí, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. Iva is a writer, known for 4teens (2011), Hvezda zivota (2002) and Jenícek a Marenka (1999).