Rousy Chanev's journey in the world of acting began in 1963 when he enrolled at the National Academy of Theater and Film Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. For four years, he honed his craft under the guidance of renowned professor Boyan Danovski, focusing on drama theater.
Following his graduation in 1967, Chanev joined the ranks of the Drama Theater in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, where he remained until 1969. He then moved to the Drama Theater 'Sofia', where he spent the next two decades, from 1970 to 1990, perfecting his art.
In 1990, Chanev became a part of the Little City Theater 'Off the Canal', Sofia, Bulgaria, and served as its artistic director from 1994 to 1995. Since then, he has been a stalwart member of the National Theater 'Ivan Vazov', Sofia, Bulgaria, where he continues to entertain audiences to this day.
Throughout his illustrious career, Chanev has had the privilege of playing over 80 characters on stage and starring in more than 30 feature films, both domestic and international productions. His impressive repertoire has earned him numerous accolades, including:
* Best Leading Actor at the Theater Festival in Blagoevgrad in 1998
* Best Leading Actor at the Festival of the Small Theatrical Forms in Vratza, Bulgaria in 1998
* 'Ackeer' Award for supporting male role in 1994
* Best Role Award at the Eighth National Drama Festival in 1989
In addition to his theatrical accomplishments, Chanev is a proud member of the Union of Bulgarian Film Makers and has received the prestigious Award for Best Actor from the Bulgarian Film Academy in 2015 for his outstanding performance in "Buffer Zone".
