Lera Abova
Russian model and actress (born 1992)
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Valeria Smirnova (Russian: Валерия Смирнова; born 4 November 1992), known professionally as Lera Abova (Лера Абова), is a Russian and German model and actress. She has worked for modeling agencies including Select Model, Oui, and Fabbrica Milano. She played Thea in the Pitch Perfect spin-off, Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin. In 2024, she was cast as Nico Robin for the second season of Netflix's adaptation of One Piece.
4 November 1992
- Russia
- Germany
- Actress
- model
Lera Abova | |
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| Лера Абова | |
| Born | Valeria Smirnova 4 November 1992 Slavgorod, Altai Krai, Russia |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Early life
Abova was born 4 November 1992, and grew up in the village of Slavgorod in Siberia. When she was 13, she moved to Germany. She didn't speak German, so she used an electronic translator to communicate. She struggled to connect with her schoolmates due to the language barrier and her being from a different background. She liked to wear a pink Pokémon T-shirt and had “crazy, long hair.” After learning German, she made many friends. She dropped out of school before taking her final exams.[1]
Modeling
In 2016, she was noticed by photographer David Sims who started her career as a fashion model. She later worked with Colin Dodgson and Mariano Vivanco.[2][3][4]
Acting
In 2017, Luc Besson cast her in the role of Maude in his film Anna.[5][6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s) |
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| 2019 | Anna | Maude | [7] |
| 2025 | Exterritorial | Irina / Kira Volkova | |
| Honey Don't! | Chère | [8] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2022 | Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin | Thea Krämer / DJ Das Boot | [9] | |
| 2026–present | One Piece | Nico Robin / Miss All Sunday | Main cast (season 3); Recurring (season 2) | [10] |
| TBA | Good Side of a Bad Man † | TBA | [11] |
