Andrey Da! (b. 1975)
Alias:
Andrey Dadunashvili
Андрей Дадунашвили
Born:
February 14, 1975
Andrey Da! is an actor and casting director with rich and diverse career that spans various countries and entertainment fields. His birthday coincides with Valentine's Day, so Actor Andrey Da! embodies the traits of an Aquarius. He was adopted his unique pseudonym as an homage to a character in the Richard Kelly film Southland Tales (2006) and to simplify his name for better pronunciation, using an exclamation mark to emphasize the positive message of his personal brand-name. His family background is steeped in the arts. Andrey's roots trace back to relatives involved in theater, music, and dance, including his aunt's association with the 'Russian Academic Youth Theatre' (RAMT), grandmothers to 'Tiflis Imperial Theater' and his great uncles' contributions to philharmonics, circus and unique musical instruments. Andrey Da! embarked on his journey by attending the ballroom dance school of the famous ballet-master Georgiy Sanadze, inspired by his grandmother's advice. His sister also pursued a dance career and is part of the Dance School in Sydney Australia. Leaving the Country after its collapse, actor Andrey Da! studied abroad at the School of Theatre, which led him to discover his passion for acting. His diverse language skills in English, Hebrew, Russian, and Georgian reflect his global journey. To support himself during his studies, he even utilized his talents in crafting jewelry. Thus, he also distinguished himself as an anchor and chief jewelry expert for the Diamantaire brand on the Shopping Live TV channel. Andrey Da! expanded his horizons by collaborating with international filmmakers and stars, participating in projects alongside Gérard Depardieu, Elizabeth Hurley, Kristanna Loken , Sharlto Copley and many more. Beyond his acting accomplishments, Andrey Da! has been often seen in the company of global celebrities like J.J. Abrams, Helen Mirren, Chris Pine, Andy Garcia, Tim Burton, Alice Eve and many others. Andrey Da! made a name for himself as an actor and casting director, collaborating with various professionals and contributing to a multitude of projects, including popular TV series like The Kitchen (2012), Interny (2010), Sled (2007) and Kamenskaya - 6 (2011). His acting portfolio is featuring roles in notable films such as Sunstroke (2014), Metro (2013), Legend No. 17 (2013), and 8 First Dates (2012). He had the privilege of working alongside renowned directors like Nikita Mikhalkov, Timur Bekmambetov, Rupert Wainwright, Nikolay Lebedev, Philippe Martinez, and Sheldon Lettich. Andrey Da! continuously hones his craft through workshops, courses, and masterclasses. He remains dedicated to his craft, recognizing that even small roles contribute to the larger picture. His versatile skills and positive attitude continue to make an impact in the entertainment industry.