Polina Petkova was born in Kilifarevo and is currently a soloist at the Konstantin Kisimov Municipal Drama Theater in Veliko Tarnovo, where she performs as a vocal soloist, actress, and dancer.

Before establishing herself on stage, Polina Petkova was a multiple national champion in sport climbing, a European champion, and a member of the Bulgarian national team. She has won 19 medals and numerous awards.

She graduated from the National Academy of Music with a major in classical singing, vocal pedagogy, and jazz dance, and holds a master’s degree in acting from the New Bulgarian University. She combines vocal mastery, dramatic depth, and a strong stage presence, establishing her as one of the leading figures on the Veliko Tarnovo theater scene.

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Among her most significant theatrical achievements is the role of Lisa in the production “The Peach Thief”—a theatrical event that has garnered exceptional audience interest. It is no coincidence that this was the MDT’s most-watched production in 2025. Her portrayal of the character demonstrates psychological precision, emotional maturity, and stage conviction, making this role one of her strongest artistic achievements.

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Her professional career includes appearances in the TV series “Stolen Life,” “All Inclusive,” “Brothers,” “Devil’s Throat,” as well as in a number of TV formats and entertainment shows. In a national television competition, she reached the finals, beating out over 1,200 contestants—impressive proof of her talent, resilience, and recognition.

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Polina Petkova also took a significant step into feature film with her first leading role in the movie “Evening Wedding,” which won a competition at the National Film Center. Her participation in this production places her among the leading young actresses in Bulgarian cinema and further solidifies her connection to the cultural identity of Veliko Tarnovo.

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On the international music scene, Polina Petkova achieved historic success. She is the first Bulgarian female artist to enter a global music chart—the Country Top 40 on Country Music Radio Nashville, broadcast by over 1,000 radio stations worldwide. The song “White House,” in which she features as a vocalist, remained on the chart for 15 weeks and was selected as one of the six best songs in the world for November 2024. In February 2026, she re-entered the global country chart with the song “Mine Is Yours, Yours Is Mine,” which continues to climb and has already surpassed 10 million streams, airing on radio stations across several continents.

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Her participation as the lead vocalist in the National Culture Fund’s project “The Golden Songs of Bulgaria in Europe and Around the World” is also particularly significant. The project was presented with great success at the closing of the “Surva” festival in Pernik and in a number of European capitals—Bucharest, Prague, Budapest, and others—becoming a powerful example of a contemporary presentation of Bulgarian musical tradition to an international audience.

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She has also distinguished herself as a successful screenwriter and director of music videos, which garner hundreds of thousands of views on social media and contribute to the promotion of contemporary Bulgarian music among a wide audience.

As a producer and author, Polina Petkova creates innovative multi-genre projects.

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Alongside her high artistic achievements, she actively works with children and youth through the “Little Prince” International Theater Festival and through initiatives in the municipality’s small towns, where a cultural presence is most needed.

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Polina Petkova combines a champion’s spirit, professional mastery, and a clearly expressed sense of social responsibility. She is a contemporary cultural leader—an artist with an international presence and a lasting commitment to the development of the cultural environment in Veliko Tarnovo.