Sofia Kashtanova, born August 6, 1987, in Moscow, is a Russian actress from a creative family; her mother is actress Alla Kashtanova, and her father is screenwriter Andrei Antonov. She lived in Mexico during her childhood, learning Spanish and Latin American culture. Kashtanova graduated from the Moscow Art Theater School in 2007 and debuted in the series Detectives (2006). She gained recognition for her role as Kristina in Policeman from Rublevka (2016–2021) and appeared in productions such as Thaw, Wolf Sun, and Resort Romance.
Kashtanova maintains privacy regarding her personal life, being married and raising a son. She shares her work on social media platforms including Instagram, Telegram, and VK. Beyond acting, she practices yoga, enjoys painting, and studied philosophy in India, reflecting a broad range of interests alongside her career.
