Liya M. Akhedzhakova (born July 9, 1938, Dnepropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR) is a Russian theatre and cinema actress. Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1970) and People's Artist of Russia (1994). She became famous for her roles in Eldar Ryazanov's films, especially "Office Romance" (1977), "Garage" (1979), "Irony of Fate" (1975) and "Promised Heaven" (1991). She twice received the Nika Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles as Aunt Fima in "Promised Heaven" and a Japanese restaurant worker in "Portraying the Victim" in 1992 and 2007, respectively.
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Liya Akhedzhakova is a Soviet and Russian theatre and cinema actress who holds the title of People's Artist of Russia.
She is best known for her distinctive supporting roles in classic comedies directed by Eldar Ryazanov, including Office Romance and The Garage.
She has lent her distinctive voice to animated features such as Ivan Tsarevich & the Grey Wolf and Alice Through the Looking Glass.
