Irina Starshenbaum, born January 30, 1992, in Moscow, is a Russian theater and film actress who graduated from VGIK under Sergey Solovyov. She performed in plays such as "Romeo and Juliet," "Cyrano de Bergerac," and "The Cherry Orchard." Her breakthrough came in 2018 with the role of Lera in Kirill Serebrennikov's film "Summer," which earned her the Golden Eagle Award and international recognition. She later starred in films like "Palma," "Hostel," "Conference," "The Man from Podolsk," "Major Grom," and "Food Unit," as well as the series "Nadvoe."
Starshenbaum is noted for her natural beauty and frequently appears in intimate scenes, maintaining a balance between sensuality and authenticity. She was previously in a relationship with Gosha Bikerin until the early 2020s and married actor Daniil Vakhrushev in 2023. As of 2025–2026, she continues acting and engages with over one million Instagram followers by sharing lifestyle content. Her career reflects a focus on roles chosen for personal interest rather than conventional expectations.
