Hollywood actress of Ukrainian origin, without unnecessary hardship may play a role in Ukrainian and dance hopak — Vera Farmiga.
She was nominated for "Oscar", she starred in the movie along with George Clooney, her invited Martin Scorsese to play with Leonardo Di Caprio. Behind all this is Ukrainian roots, where she emphasizes in almost every interview.
Faith was born in the US, however both parents Ukrainian. Mother Love — teacher, father Nicholas — a computer analyst. The family was great — except Vera has six children, each of whom were Ukrainian name: Victor Spepan, Alexander, Nadia, Larissa and Thais.
All childhood she was shrouded in Ukrainian culture, and learned English only 6 years old when he went to kindergarten. Next — Ukrainian Catholic school, "Plast" and Ukrainian folk dance group.
And the best part: actress constantly monitors developments in Ukraine. After beating students on euromaidan she recorded on appeal:
"As an American, I am proud of their Ukrainian origin, I want to express my solidarity with the Ukrainian people. These brave citizens — children, grandchildren, students, clergy continue to be, one night after another, on February cold, determined to live in a free country, in a real democracy ", — she said.
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She do not leave without attention and the situation in the east of Ukraine. The invasion of Russian troops on the territory of Ukraine Farmiga condemned. And discussing Putin she mentioned the Ukrainian folklore.
In the Ukrainian language there are many sayings, including "Do not touch shit — will not stink"
— Said Vera.
Now Hollywood is beginning to conquer and younger sister Vera — Thais.