Ivaylo Zahariev
Acting
Biography
Ivaylo Zahariev (Bulgarian: Ивайло Захариев) is Bulgarian actor, known for the lead role of good cop Martin in the BNT 1 series Pod Prikritie which was sold in 184 territories on 3 continents. Ivaylo is popular with his active support to causes related to addiction prevention, access to information and culture of the deaf community, rights of children and youth, protection of marriage as a social value, Christian values and others.
Born: October 4, 1984
Place of Birth: Sofia, Bulgaria
Known For
The Road of Honour
The series follow the dramatic story of a strong woman facing the challenge of staying true to herself despite difficult life situations.
South Wind
A story about Petar Maraš, a Belgrade criminal in his late twenties, whose one reckless move causes an avalanche of events that will greatly affect the lives of those around him.
Undercover
Just an ordinary boy from the Sofia suburbs becomes the first bulgarian undercover cop. Forced by his father when he was young to lie and cheat, Martin becomes the perfect liar. That skill, and also the hatred of the 'underworld' makes him the perfect match for a dangerous mission - to infiltrate the crime organisation of a rich and powerful businessman. While infiltrating and living in fear of being uncovered, Martin falls in love with the most inappropriate woman - Djaro's girlfriend, Suni. Just when he gains the trust of the mobsters, it appears that the real enemy is in the police. Martin is alone against all, facing difficult decisions.
South Wind
A young member of a gang in Belgrade puts his family in danger when he angers a mafia boss.
No. 1
Two schools, located in one building, are in a state of war. Alex and his friends assume the constant fighting with the elite school as a social riot, while Stephan, the literature teacher, desperately tries to show the guys another solution. Is it possible to convince them?
Pistol, Suitcase and Three Stinking Barrels
Pistol, Suitcase and Three stinking barrels is a gangster comedy which tells the story of the 23-year-old student Anton, a.k.a "The Beautiful". He has a dream but in order for it to come true he must first find money. The Beautiful decides to risk it all and unfortunately he finds himself mixed up in a hell of a mess of intertwining absurd situations with a drug lord fascinated with Lego, a group of small time crooks, a dangerous top cop, a sexy blond, corrupted government agents, a football player and his mistress
HDSP: Hunting Down Small Predators
A young man has trouble communicating with people and is seeing a shrink. He falls in love at first sight, then meets three friends and joins their small community. The four youngsters naively decide to make some easy money by blackmailing an elderly woman. Little do they know that a stranger with a shady past and problematic present will turn their lives upside down. A story about love and despair, hope and disillusionment, revenge and revelation.
Strawberry Moon
Follows the story of a young firefighter who, despite the difficulties, does not give up on his choice of profession.
Pulse of the dance
FILM ABOUT THE PRICE OF SUCCESS. The story revolves around 10-year-old Martina, who is a dancer. At such a fragile age, she has to cope with her ambitious mother, whose aim is to make Martina champion of Bulgaria. Fortunately, she meets Victor - her new coach, he is an ex-dancer, trying to escape from his past. The film reveals the world of dancesport - the kingdom of glory and beauty, but also its immoral side and dark secrets.
Top Floor
Julia, a social media influencer, finds herself trapped in an elevator without knowing how she ended up there.
Filmography
as Michael
as Milen
as Hristo
as Himself - Knight (Guest)
as Hristo
as The Beautiful
as Alex
as Trainee
as Martin Hristov
as Small gravedigger (uncredited)