Antonina Khyzhniak

Antonina Valeriyivna Khyzhniak (; born 28 July 1990) is a Ukrainian actress.

Biography Khyzhniak was born on 28 July 1990 in the city of Ukrainka in Kyiv Oblast. In 2012, she graduated from the Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University. After her studies, Khizhnyak worked at the Kyiv Academic Puppet Theatre.

On 26 June, a promotional video for Donald Trump's controversial bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, appeared on the White House's social media accounts. It features Ukrainian actress Antonina Khizhnyak, star of the series ‘Catching Kaidas.’ The actress was surprised to find herself in the video, as it turned out she had previously modelled for stock photo and video websites.

Filmography

Year Title Original title Role Notes 2019 Love with Eyes Closed Кохання з закритими очима Katya TV series; episode appearance 2020 To Catch the Kaidash Спіймати Кайдаша Motrya Kaidash TV series; main role 2020–2021 Slid (The Trace) Слід Kateryna Chervona TV series; main role (Police Captain) 2021 The Slavs Слов'яни Draga TV series; episode appearance (voice) 2021 I Will Find a Match for My Beloved Знайду пару коханому Nadiya TV mini-series 2022 Koza Nostra. Mama jide Коза Ностра. Мама їде — Feature film; Ukrainian dubbing voice 2023 I Am Hope Я — Надія Olena Pankova TV series; paramedic role 2023 Those Who Stayed Перші дні Julia's mother TV series; segment "In the Zoo" 2024 Don Juan of Zhashkiv Дон Жуан із Жашкова Alina Feature film 2024 Condo Association Meeting Збори ОСББ Yulia Feature film 2025 When Will You Get Married? Коли ти вийдеш заміж? Laura Feature film 2025 Parent-Teacher Meeting Батьківські збори — Feature film 2026 Relatives Родичі Tanika Feature film; upcoming release