Isidora Goreshter

Isidora Goreshter (born October 24, 1981) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Svetlana on the American TV series Shameless from seasons 3 to 8.

Early life Goreshter was born and raised in Long Beach, California, where she began performing on stage at age three. She studied classical ballet. She earned first place in beam, second place in vault and floor, and third place all-around in her age group at the California State Cup Championship in 1992. Also in 1992, she came in second place overall in her age group at the Central Pacific Championships. She graduated from Long Beach State with degrees in Art History and Theatre.

Personal life Goreshter was the first member of her family born in the United States. Goreshter's family is from the former Soviet Union. Two of Goreshter's grandparents are from Orhei, Moldova.

Goreshter studied acting at the Stella Adler acting conservatory. She appeared in such stage shows productions as Beirut, The Smell of the Kill, Waiting for Lefty, Laundry and Bourbon, and Waiting for Godot.

Goreshter went on to a lead role in the film Petal Pushers and had a major role opposite Noël Wells and Joe Pantoliano in Happy Anniversary.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Notes2012 2 Broke Girls Elena Episode: "And the Pearl Necklace" Ben and Kate Woman #3 Episode: "The Trip"2013–2018 Shameless Svetlana Milkovich (season 3) (seasons 4–6) (seasons 7–8) 53 episodes 2019 Grey's Anatomy Paula Episode: "Whistlin' Past the Graveyard" 2021 Condor Kat Gnezdy HBO Max