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
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Who Tom Blyth Played in ‘The Hunger Games’ Prequel & Why He Won’t Return in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’
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Jensen Ackles Brings Back Dean Winchester Vibes in Prime Video's New Show: "Familiar Taste"
Prime Video’s The Boys is now set to feature the most epic Supernatural reunion, but Jensen Ackles is returning to his iconic character way sooner than that. Here’s why the actor thinks his new TV series is a perfect watch for Supernatural’s fans.
That Huge ‘Severance’ Season 2 Plot Twist, Explained by Britt Lower
A major cliffhanger about Outie Mark Scout and Gemma Scout’s fate is yet to be resolved in Severance’s upcoming season 3, but at least things might be pretty clear about Britt Lower’s Helly R. Here’s why the actress thinks fans haven’t been fooled by Ben Stiller this time.
