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Star of stage, screen, television, cabaret and the world of music, Irina Maleeva is a true multifaceted international sensation. ….she was discovered by the legendary Federico Fellini at age 15 and would go on to perform in three of his highly-acclaimed movies:… as well, Maleeva appeared in a lead role opposite Orson Welles in The Merchant of Venice, among her many film roles…

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Q&A with director Carlyle King and lead actress following the screening! STAFF WRITER Irina Maleeva To Return To TV Screens
In Original Dramedy SUNNY'S CLOSET May 1st, 2024
 Old Hollywood star Solange "Sunny" Green encounters and rescues non-binary Lio, and the two navigate an unexpected relationship. Thanks to Lio, Sunny learns how to express selflessness as the two help underprivileged members of the younger generation in contemporary Los Angeles... FULL ARTICLE Iconic Actress Irina Maleeva
Developing SUNNY’S CLOSET Into a Feature Film By: Arun Venugopal June 30, 2024
 Fresh off her successful festival run with the short (pilot) SUNNY’S CLOSET, Irina Maleeva, along with writer/director Carlyle King, is turning the short into a feature film... FULL ARTICLE See the iconic actress’s pilot short Sept. 7th STAFF WRITER Irina Maleeva’s SUNNY’S CLOSET
to Screen in LA at Silicon Beach Film Festival AUGUST - 2025
 In the series, reclusive Hollywood celebrity Solange “Sunny” Green (Maleeva) unexpectedly meets and rescues non-binary Lio (Jesse Leigh), and together the two navigate an unexpected friendship. Through Lio, Sunny rediscovers her joy of living as the two reach out to help underprivileged youths in the gritty streets of Los Angeles... FULL ARTICLE Pilot to Premiere at LA Femme International Film Festival By: Chloe Rabinowitz Irina Maleeva To Return To TV Screens
In Original Dramedy SUNNY'S CLOSET October 10, 2023
 Irina Maleeva, famed international performer who has starred in movies, television, recordings, and on stage in both theater and cabaret performances, is turning her considerable talents toward developing her own TV series "Sunny's Closet" written and directed by Carlyle KING (Amazon's "Smothered 2," and "Mutant Olive 2.0")... FULL ARTICLE Iconic Actress Irina Maleeva’s Pilot Short
“Sunny’s Closet” to Screen at Road Theatre’s Short Films Night By: Arun Venugopal August 28, 2024
 Irina Maleeva, a famed international performer who has starred in movies, television, recordings, and on stage in both theater and cabaret performances, is turning her considerable talents toward developing her own TV series “Sunny’s Closet,” written and directed by Carlyle King ... FULL ARTICLE

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NEW Dramedy - SUNNY'S CLOSET Q&A with:
Director Carlyle King May 1st, 2024
 Old Hollywood star Solange "Sunny" Green encounters and rescues non-binary Lio, and the two navigate an unexpected relationship. Thanks to Lio, Sunny learns how to express selflessness as the two help underprivileged members of the younger generation in contemporary Los Angeles... FULL ARTICLE SUNNY’S CLOSET to be Feature Film The “Sunny’s Closet” June 30, 2024
 Fresh off her successful festival run with the short (pilot) SUNNY’S CLOSET , Irina Maleeva, along with writer/director Carlyle King are developing SUNNY’S CLOSET into a Feature Film... FULL ARTICLE SUNNY’S CLOSET to Screen at
Silicon Beach Film Festival! In the series, reclusive Hollywood celebrity Solange “Sunny” Green (Maleeva) unexpectedly meets and rescues non-binary Lio (Jesse Leigh), and together the two reach out to help underprivileged youths in the gritty streets of Los Angeles... Screening Sept. 7th AUGUST - 2025
 FULL ARTICLE Irina Maleeva in Original Dramedy
"SUNNY'S CLOSET" Pilot to Premiere at:
LA Femme Film Festival October 10, 2023
 Irina Maleeva, famed international performer who has starred in movies, television, recordings, and on stage in both theater and cabaret performances, is turning her considerable talents toward developing her own TV series "Sunny's Closet" ... FULL ARTICLE “Sunny’s Closet” to Screen at Road Theatre’s Short Films Night The “Sunny’s Closet” August 28, 2024
 Iconic actress Irina Maleeva, a famed international performer who has starred in movies, television, recordings, and on stage in both theater and cabaret performances, is turning her considerable talents toward developing her own TV series “Sunny’s Closet,” written and directed by Carlyle King ... FULL ARTICLE

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