Lia Eliava was an American actress who is best known for Mamluqi, Qalis tvirti, and Chiakokona. Born on May 28, 1934, in Tiflis, Georgian SSR, she made significant contributions to Georgian cinema and continued to be recognized for her talent until her passing on October 8, 1998.
Personal and Family Life
Lia Eliava was born Liya Shalvovna Eliava and graduated from the Moscow Theatre Art Institute in 1955. She was married to fellow actor Otar Koberidze, and they became one of the famous star couples in the USSR. Throughout her career, Lia was acknowledged as a leading star in Georgian films.
Career Highlights
During her acting career, Lia Eliava starred in several notable films, showcasing her versatility and talent. Some of her significant works include roles in Mamluqi (1958), Chiakokona (1961), and Qalis tvirti (1957). Her performances earned her a respected place in the history of Georgian cinema.
Death and Legacy
Lia Eliava passed away on October 8, 1998, in Tbilisi, Georgia. Her contributions to film and her status as a celebrated actress continue to inspire future generations in the arts. She left behind a legacy that is cherished in Georgian culture.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| ბაში-აჩუკი | 1956-12-02 | Mzisa and Mtvarisa |
| Как дома, как дела? | 1987-05-28 | |
| იცოცხლე, გენაცვალე! | 1981-12-30 | Mary |
| მალე გაზაფხული მოვა | 1969-02-24 | Nato |
| მე ვხედავ მზეს | 1965-06-20 | Keto |
| სინემა | 1977-06-25 | Helena |
| მამლუქი | 1958-09-14 | Zeinabi |
| შეწყვეტილი სიმღერა | 1960-05-13 | |
| Oromtriali | 1986-01-01 | Rusudan |
| Սարոյան եղբայրներ | 1969-06-12 | Taguhi |
| Ночной визит | 1976-07-19 | Lina, interrogator |
| Сын Иристона | 1960-01-19 | Anna Aleksandrovna Tsalikova |
| არ დაიჯერო, რომ აღარა ვარ | 1975-12-04 | Artist |
| წიგნი ფიცისა | 1983-01-01 | царица Тинатин |
| ჭიაკოკონა | 1962-04-23 | Irma (dubbed by Antonina Konchakova) |
| ზღვის შვილები | 1964-12-30 | Leila |
| ჩიორა | 1984-12-01 | Nika’s mother |
| ლაზარეს თავგადასავალი | 1973-01-01 | Stepmother |
| განაჩენი | 1959-01-01 | Nani |
| გაქცევა გათენებისას | 1975-12-01 | Wife of Kotsia Eristavi |
| ზღვის მგელი | 1974-08-19 | Mariam |
| ქალაქი ადრე იღვიძებს | 1967-01-01 | Melita |
| Antimoz iverieli | 2001-11-20 | |
| მე და ჩემი მეზობლები | 1973-01-02 | |
| სპირალი | 1990-01-01 |
