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202028 minGdocumentary

My Gypsy Road

202028 minGdocumentary

Nataliya Tsekova, Bulgaria's first Roma actress, highlights her struggles and dedication to education for the Roma community in her pursuit of a theater career.

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Vilma Kartalska

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Nataliya Tsekova, Bulgaria's first Roma actress, highlights her struggles and dedication to education for the Roma community in her pursuit of a theater career.

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Nataliya Tsekova, the first Roma actress in Bulgaria, graduated from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts. Her story covers the challenges she faced in everyday life and her sacrifices for a career in theater. Tsekova's commitment to education for the Roma community is a central theme. Directed by Vilma Kartalska, "My Gypsy Road" runs for 28 minutes and presents Tsekova as a figure of determination and hope.

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