The Oscars Didn’t Forget 'Anora' — Here’s Why Its Cast Is Still Making Waves

Oscar glory doesn’t fade that quickly.
What happens when three lead actors from the same Oscar-winning film earn invitations to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences? It’s a clear sign: the industry is paying serious attention to Anora’s rising stars — Yuri Borisov, Mikey Madison, and Karren Karagulian. After the Oscars momentum, their starways only gained speed, proving they’re more than just fleeting buzz.
Academy leaders Bill Kramer and Janet Yang praised the new members:
"These exceptionally talented individuals have made an indelible contribution to the global filmmaking community."
The Academy invites confirm it — Anora’s cast isn’t just Oscar buzz; they’re Hollywood’s new faces to watch. Their new projects and active engagement in Hollywood buzz prove that their rise is for real and here to stay.
Yuri Borisov’s Hollywood breakthrough
Following his Best Supporting Actor nomination, Russian actor Yuri Borisov signed with the renowned United Talent Agency, which represents legends like Harrison Ford and Timothée Chalamet. His journey from Moscow to Hollywood is officially underway, backed by serious industry support.
Mikey Madison’s Oscar momentum
Oscar winner Mikey Madison is already gearing up for her next big role in the thriller Silent Depths. Riding the wave of her Oscar success, Madison is proving she’s here to stay as one of Hollywood’s most promising young talents.
Karren Karagulian’s action debut
Karren Karagulian is currently filming alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the upcoming action movie Iron Resolve, marking a major step into big-budget cinema and broadening her reach to global audiences.