Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: July 20 at 4:18 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: July 20, 2025 5:02 pm Number of publications: 978
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Violetta is a news writer at Startefacts who has joined the team in 2023 with a focus on celebrity news, explainers, and movie reviews.

An amateur-turned-professional cinephile who still hasn’t decided on her favorite film, Violetta finds joy in good old musicals, Martin Scorsese’s epic films, and, well, the captivating melancholy of Paul Mescal’s 24/7 depressed characters. But movies aren’t her only passion. In between suffering through long hiatuses (hi, House of the Dragon and Stranger Things), Violetta has plenty of time to dive into other series. White Lotus? Watching that. Only Murders in the Building? More like only binging in the building. The Last of Us? That's a detour from her usual genre preferences, but a great one. And of course, the all-time favorite Desperate Housewives, because nothing can beat revisiting the classics. Violetta keeps a curated watchlist while constantly seeking fresh gems on streaming platforms, and why yes, she will tell you all about them.

Experience

  • Over 2 years in entertainment news
  • 1 year of internships at film studios and at the Russian Film Festival in Paris
  • Over 2 years of reporting for Startefacts, Kinoafisha.info, SRSLY

Expertise & favorite media

  • The Hunger Games franchise
  • The MCU and Star Wars universe
  • Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon
  • New series on streaming (The White Lotus, Only Murders in the Building, The Last of Us, Severance
  • Classic series (Desperate Housewives, Sex and the City)

Education

  • Bachelors' degree in Journalism (Moscow State University)
  • Cinema history at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University

 

 

Latest News by Violetta Efimova

Who Is The Corinthian, The Nightmare Crush in ‘The Sandman’ & Will He Return in Season 2?
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Who Is The Corinthian, The Nightmare Crush in ‘The Sandman’ & Will He Return in Season 2?
One of the main antagonists in The Sandman, The Corinthian might have become everyone’s favourite thanks to Netflix’s TV adaptation. Here’s everything you need to know about the character and his background story.
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Frank Darabont Almost Brought Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” to Life Years Ago
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Violetta Efimova
Frank Darabont Almost Brought Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” to Life Years Ago
There were many directors in line for Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” adaptation, and The Shawshank Redemption’s helmer was one of the frontrunners — here’s who is bringing the novel to the big screens in the end.
Tom Sturridge's Mom Is in 'The Sandman' Season 2 and It's the Cutest Mother-Son Duo Ever
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Violetta Efimova
Tom Sturridge's Mom Is in 'The Sandman' Season 2 and It's the Cutest Mother-Son Duo Ever
There was an unexpected family reunion during The Sandman’s season 2 production, but you might have seen Tom Sturridge’s mom in many more prominent TV titles — here’s where.
Fans Spot ‘Game of Thrones’ Star in ‘The Sandman’ Puck — Did You Catch It?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Fans Spot ‘Game of Thrones’ Star in ‘The Sandman’ Puck — Did You Catch It?
Neflix’s hit fantasy drama got a new character from Celtic mythology in its second season, and Game of Thrones’ fans might have recognized him in a heartbeat. Here’s everything you need to know about The Sandman’s Puck and the actor who plays him.  
Desire in ‘The Sandman’: Who They Are & Who Plays Them in Netflix Series
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Desire in ‘The Sandman’: Who They Are & Who Plays Them in Netflix Series
One of The Sandman’s most controversial characters by nature, Desire could still easily be the entire show’s lead instead of Dream. Here’s everything to know about the character and the actor who stands behind.
Al Pacino Basically Revived Johnny Depp's Directing Career After 20 Years
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Al Pacino Basically Revived Johnny Depp's Directing Career After 20 Years
The Pirates of the Caribbean’s actor wasn’t sure he should be back to the movies until Al Pacino made a fateful call. Here’s what Johnny Depp has recently said about how his directorial work Modì came together.  
Who Is Johanna Constantine in ‘The Sandman’? Jenna Coleman’s Role and DC Connection Explained
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Who Is Johanna Constantine in ‘The Sandman’? Jenna Coleman’s Role and DC Connection Explained
The Sandman’s fans are right to connect her to Keanu Reeves' character of almost the same name, and some are sure one personal trait they share does run in the family.
Who Does Johnny Flynn Portray in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’?
Violetta Efimova
Violetta Efimova
Who Does Johnny Flynn Portray in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’?
Recently seen in Netflix’s Ripley, Flynn is about to take on one of the most iconic roles in the Harry Potter universe, and the original actor approves.  
Who Plays Daeron Targaryen in 'House of the Dragon' Season 3?
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Violetta Efimova
Who Plays Daeron Targaryen in 'House of the Dragon' Season 3?
HBO is yet to unveil the actor for House of the Dragon’s most intriguing character in season 3, though some unofficial videos from the show’s set might have already done this.  
Who Is Hippolyta in ‘The Sandman’? DCU Major Connection Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Who Is Hippolyta in ‘The Sandman’? DCU Major Connection Explained
The Sandman’s regular since season 1, Lyta Hall got a major update in the show’s second instalment after her connection to the DCU was revealed. Here’s what you should know about Hyppolyta and her role in The Sandman.