Olga Dinnikova Actress
I am a Swiss-Latvian actress, director and writer based in Switzerland, working internationally in film and television.
I’m particularly drawn to emotionally complex, intimate characters and grounded, realistic storytelling. Growing up between different cultures and languages has strongly shaped both my acting and artistic perspective.
Russian is my mother tongue and the language I feel most instinctively connected to as an actress. At the same time, I speak flawless Standard German as well as native-level Swiss German, which allows me to authentically portray both Eastern European and German-speaking characters. I also work in English.
Alongside acting, I write and direct my own films, which gives me a strong understanding of storytelling, rhythm and collaboration on set.
Overview
NationalityIsrael, Switzerland
LanguagesGerman (mother tongue), Russian (mother tongue), English (good), Hebrew (basic), Italian (basic)
Born1985, Riga, Latvia
Age range35 - 42
Height174 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe, Slavic/Eastern European
Place of residenceZürich (Switzerland)
Possible accommodationRiga (Latvia)
MembershipsSWISSPERFORM (Switzerland)
Work permitEuropean Union
Contact
Olga Dinnikova
Alternative contact details:
Skills/Talents
Languages German (mother tongue), Russian (mother tongue), English (good), Hebrew (basic), Italian (basic)
Dialects Swiss German (fluent)
Accents German (very good), Russian (very good)
Dance Interpretive dance (very good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Alto
Sports Swimming (very good), Horseback Riding (good), Motorbiking (good), Scuba Diving (good), Tennis (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car, Driver’s licence motorbike
Other Skills Director, Painting
Appearance
Age range 35 - 42
Height 174 cm
Build Slender
Weight 65 kg
Colour of eyes Blue/grey
Colour of hair Dark blonde
Hair style wavy medium long
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe, Slavic/Eastern European
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Glasses No
Scars None
Training
EFAS Filmschauspielschule
Barbara Fischer training & coaching
MOVEMENT - PSYCHOLOGY METHODE
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Commercials CV - Audio CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2017
Tatort-Im toten Winkel
X FILME Creative Pool
Network/Distributor: ARD
Television film
Philip Koch
Directed by
Swenja Komarova
Actor in Episode
2013
ZORN - Tod und Regen
filmkombinat Nordost, Degeto, MDR
Network/Distributor: ARD
Television film
Crime
Marc Schlichter
Directed by
Clara Mahler
Supporting Actor
2012
Der Bestatter - Stachel im Fleisch
Snakefilm Zürich
Network/Distributor: SF / Schweizer Fernsehen
Television film
Markus Fischer
Directed by
Dalia
Supporting Actor
2008
Flug in die Nacht - Das Unglück von Überlingen
C-Films, MARAN Film
Network/Distributor: SF1, HD Suisse, SWR
Television film
Till Endemann
Directed by
Dolmetcherin
2008
Tobias Fueter
Directed by
Jana Ljubaew (Ep. HR)
CV - Film
2026
Diary of a Women
SAF Simon Aeby Films, SniderFilms, CARM-ONE Productions
Network/Distributor: SAF Simon Aeby Films , CARM-ONE Productions
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Simon Aeby
Directed by
Mother
Member of Ensemble
2015
Michael Koch
Directed by
Olga
Supporting Actor
2014
Simon Aeby
Directed by
Mutter Dunkel
Supporting Actor
2010
Ispansi!
Maestranza Films, SAGA Production, Un franco 14 Pesetas
Feature film (cinema)
Carlos Iglesias
Directed by
La Suiza (NR)
2009
Genti (working title)
Score Production
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Drama
Matthias Huser
Directed by
Sina
Lead
2009
First Imprassion (working title)
ZHdK
Short film
Comedy
Mathias Truniger
Directed by
Mara
Lead
2009
Morning Glory
ZHdK
Short film
Mathias Truniger
Directed by
Mara (HR)
2009
100-J. Jubiläum Kunsthaus Zürich
ZHdK
Feature film (cinema)
Luc Gut
Directed by
Museumsbesucherin (HR)
2009
Kürzlich an der Langstrasse
TALENT SCREEN
Short film
Bruno Amstutz & Harald Weissen
Directed by
Blondie (HR)
2009
Genti
Score Produktion
Feature film (cinema)
Matthias Huser
Directed by
Sina (HR)
2009
Letzte Runde
C-Films
Feature film (cinema)
Chris Niemeyer
Directed by
Mascha (HR)
2009
The Prague Assignment
Lydaa
Short film
Sergio Herencias
Directed by
Iwa (NR)
2009
SUVA-Stolperfallen Film
Audio Visual Communication AG
Feature film (cinema)
Mike Huber
Directed by
Ehefrau (NR)
2009
Meer der Ruhe
ZHdK
Short film
Janos Menberg
Directed by
Lara (HR)
2008
Geburtswehen
Lampenfieber Film
Short film
érôme Keller
Directed by
Marina Moni
2008
2:40
TALENTSCREEN
Short film
Bruno Amstutz & Harald Weissen
Directed by
Kira Franko
2007
Be a Mensch
EFAS
Feature film (cinema)
Vivian Naefe
Directed by
Fräulein Colette
2007
Avaria
Short film
Michel Schellenberg
Directed by
Lisa Lapin
2007
Tandoori Love
Cobra Film
Feature film (cinema)
Oliver Paulus
Directed by
Russian Girl
CV - Commercials
2017
Vanessas Tagebuch
Dynamic Frame GMbH
Image film
Comedy, Commercial, Drama
Dominik Locher
Directed by
Anna Romanova
Lead
CV - Audio
2009
HEPTEC isolation out of urine
Beetschen Studios
Dubbing
F. Hoffmann La Roche Ltd.
Directed by
Sprecherin/Erzählerin
CV - Other
2015
Latvija
Troubas Kater
Music video
Fairy tale, Fantasy, Romance
Sébastien Kühne
Directed by
Waldfee
Lead
2009
Ein Tag wie jeder andere
Seed Audio-Visual Communication AG
Educational film
Drama
Mike Huber
Directed by
Ehefrau
Supporting Actor
2005
Daddy
TV Zueri Plus
Music video
Drama
Noé Müller
Directed by
Tochter
Lead
