Elena Hranova(1887-1976)

Elena Kirova Hranova is a Bulgarian actress . She was born on November 7, 1887 in Ruse, Bulgaria. She graduated music in Belgium and later worked as a soloist in the opera. Between 1911 and 1953 she was a dramatic actress and became a member of the Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers. Also she was awarded the title "Honored Artist". Elena Hranova is the mother of the famous director Zahari Zhandov and grandmother of an actress Elena Zhandova. She was awarded with the medal " Cyril and Methodius " - second degree. She died on February 15, 1976 in Sofia, Bulgaria.