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Kosta Tsonev (; 10 June 1929 – 25 January 2012) was a Bulgarian actor starring in theatre, TV and cinema. He was born on 10 June 1929 in the capital of
Bulgaria Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea. Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey t ...
, Sofia. He studied at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts. He has been married three times: twice to Anahid Tacheva and then to his present wife Elena. He has a son, famed news reader Dimitar Tsonev, and a daughter. His second oldest brother was the late Vasil Tsonev, a dry witted satirist who wrote many books which have been published in several languages. His oldest brother was the late Iwan Tsonev (Iwan Zoneff) who moved to Australia in 1950s where he became one of the biggest property developers in South Australia during the mid 60's showing the diverse talents of the 3 brothers in each of their chosen fields. The father of the three brothers was a simple house painter. In 2001 Tsonev turned to politics and was elected to the
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as a representative of the former National Movement Simeon II (now National Movement for Stability and Progress). He was reelected in 2005.


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* Trade Routes (
2007 2007 was designated as the International Heliophysical Year and the International Polar Year. Events January * January 1 **Bulgaria and Romania 2007 enlargement of the European Union, join the European Union, while Slovenia joins the Eur ...
) as Alexander Georgiev * Shantav den (
2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and Its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 60 ...
) as Grandfather in Bulgarian: Шантав ден
in English: Crazy Day (Europe: English title) * Zhrebiyat (
1993 The United Nations General Assembly, General Assembly of the United Nations designated 1993 as: * International Year for the World's Indigenous People The year 1993 in the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands had only 364 days, since its ...
) as Boris Skarlatov in Bulgarian: Жребият
in English: The Lot * Kragovrat (
1993 The United Nations General Assembly, General Assembly of the United Nations designated 1993 as: * International Year for the World's Indigenous People The year 1993 in the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands had only 364 days, since its ...
) as Ivan Dimovski in Bulgarian: Кръговрат
in English: Circle * Zweite Tod des Gregor Z., Der (
1992 1992 was designated as International Space Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 – Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-General. * January 6 ** The Republ ...
) as Simeon Boiovic * Nemirnata ptitza lyubov (
1990 Important events of 1990 include the Reunification of Germany and the unification of Yemen, the formal beginning of the Human Genome Project (finished in 2003), the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, the separation of Namibia from South ...
) as Svidetelyat in Bulgarian: Немирната птица любов
in English: Love Is a Willful Bird * Bashti i sinove (
1990 Important events of 1990 include the Reunification of Germany and the unification of Yemen, the formal beginning of the Human Genome Project (finished in 2003), the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, the separation of Namibia from South ...
) TV Series in Bulgarian: Бащи и синове
in English: Fathers and Sons * Indianski igri (
1990 Important events of 1990 include the Reunification of Germany and the unification of Yemen, the formal beginning of the Human Genome Project (finished in 2003), the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, the separation of Namibia from South ...
) as Angel in Bulgarian: Индиански игри
in English: Indian Games * Plemennikat chuzhdenetz (
1990 Important events of 1990 include the Reunification of Germany and the unification of Yemen, the formal beginning of the Human Genome Project (finished in 2003), the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, the separation of Namibia from South ...
) as Stranger in Bulgarian: Племенникът — чужденец
in English: The Foreign Nephew * Razvodi, razvodi... (
1989 1989 was a turning point in political history with the "Revolutions of 1989" which ended communism in Eastern Bloc of Europe, starting in Poland and Hungary, with experiments in power-sharing coming to a head with the opening of the Berlin W ...
) as Mariya's husband in Bulgarian: Разводи, разводи...
in English: Divorces, Divorces... * Neizchezvashtite ( 1988) TV Series in Bulgarian: Неизчезващите
in English: People, Who Never Disappear * Slyapa sabota ( 1988) as Kosta Tsonev in Bulgarian: Сляпа събота in English: Blind Saturday * Chicho Krastnik ( 1988) in Bulgarian: Чичо Кръстник
in English: My Uncle Godfather * Vchera ( 1988) as Vera's Dad in English: Yesterday * Dom za nashite deca (
1987 Events January * January 1 – Bolivia reintroduces the Boliviano currency. * January 2 – Chadian–Libyan conflict – Battle of Fada: The Military of Chad, Chadian army destroys a Libyan armoured brigade. * January 3 – Afghan leader ...
) TV Series as Hristo Aldanov in Bulgarian: Дом за нашите деца
in English: Home for Our Children * Nebe za vsichki (
1987 Events January * January 1 – Bolivia reintroduces the Boliviano currency. * January 2 – Chadian–Libyan conflict – Battle of Fada: The Military of Chad, Chadian army destroys a Libyan armoured brigade. * January 3 – Afghan leader ...
) as General director of the company in Bulgarian: Небе за всички
in English: A Sky for All * Vreme za pat (
1987 Events January * January 1 – Bolivia reintroduces the Boliviano currency. * January 2 – Chadian–Libyan conflict – Battle of Fada: The Military of Chad, Chadian army destroys a Libyan armoured brigade. * January 3 – Afghan leader ...
) TV Series as Hristo Aldanov in Bulgarian: Време за път
in English: Time for Traveling (Europe: English title) * Mechtateli (
1987 Events January * January 1 – Bolivia reintroduces the Boliviano currency. * January 2 – Chadian–Libyan conflict – Battle of Fada: The Military of Chad, Chadian army destroys a Libyan armoured brigade. * January 3 – Afghan leader ...
) as Georgi Zhivkov in Bulgarian: Мечтатели
in English: Dreamers * Eshelonite (
1986 The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. ** Spain and Portugal en ...
) as Dimitar Peshev in Bulgarian: Ешелоните на смъртта
in English: Transports of Death * Gorski hora (
1985 The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a n ...
) in Bulgarian: Горски хора
in English: Forest People * Porwanie (
1985 The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a n ...
) in English: Hijack * Tazi hubava zryala vazrast (
1985 The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a n ...
) as Rumen Iliev in Bulgarian: Тази хубава зряла възраст
in English: This Fine Age of Maturity * Boris I (
1985 The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a n ...
) as Kliment Ohridski in Bulgarian: Борис Първи
in English: The Conversion to Christianity & Discourse of Letters * V poiskakh kapitana Granta (
1985 The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a n ...
) (mini) TV Series as Hetzel in Russian: В поисках капитана Гранта
in English: In Search for Captain Grant * Spasenieto (
1984 Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeas ...
) as Nikola Bakardzhiev in Bulgarian: Спасението
in English: Salvation * Falshifikatorat ot "Cherniya kos" (
1983 1983 saw both the official beginning of the Internet and the first mobile cellular telephone call. Events January * January 1 – The migration of the ARPANET to TCP/IP is officially completed (this is considered to be the beginning of the ...
) TV Series in Bulgarian: Фалшификаторът от `Черния кос`
in English: Faker from 'The Blackbird' * Parizhskaya drama (
1983 1983 saw both the official beginning of the Internet and the first mobile cellular telephone call. Events January * January 1 – The migration of the ARPANET to TCP/IP is officially completed (this is considered to be the beginning of the ...
) * Pochti reviziya (
1983 1983 saw both the official beginning of the Internet and the first mobile cellular telephone call. Events January * January 1 – The migration of the ARPANET to TCP/IP is officially completed (this is considered to be the beginning of the ...
) (mini) TV Series as Vakrilov in Bulgarian: Почти ревизия
in English: Almost an Inspection * Tzarska piesa (
1982 Events January * January 1 – In Malaysia and Singapore, clocks are adjusted to the same time zone, UTC+8 (GMT+8.00). * January 13 – Air Florida Flight 90 crashes shortly after takeoff into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington, D.C. ...
) as Alexander Tzanev, King' Adviser in Bulgarian: Царска пиеса
in English: Royal Play * Kristali (
1982 Events January * January 1 – In Malaysia and Singapore, clocks are adjusted to the same time zone, UTC+8 (GMT+8.00). * January 13 – Air Florida Flight 90 crashes shortly after takeoff into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington, D.C. ...
) as Akademik Abadzhiev in Bulgarian: Кристали
in English: Crystals * Udarat (
1981 Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 6 – A funeral service is held in West Germany for Nazi Grand Admiral ...
) as Prince Kiril in Bulgarian: Ударът
in English: The Thrust * Milost za zhivite (
1981 Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 6 – A funeral service is held in West Germany for Nazi Grand Admiral ...
) as Professor Andrey Haydutov in Bulgarian: Милост за живите
in English: Mercy for the Living * Sami sred valtzi (
1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ...
) TV Series as General Lukash in Bulgarian: Сами сред вълци
in English: Alone Among Wolves * Tayfuni s nezhni imena (
1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ...
) TV Series as Emil Boev in Bulgarian: Тайфуни с нежни имена
in English: Typhoons with Gentle Names * Po diryata na bezsledno izcheznalite (
1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ...
) TV Series in Bulgarian: По дирята на безследно изчезналите
in English: On the Tracks of the Missing * Umiray samo v kraen sluchay (
1978 Events January * January 1 – Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747 passenger jet, crashes off the coast of Bombay, killing 213. * January 5 – Bülent Ecevit, of Republican People's Party, CHP, forms the new government of Turkey (42nd ...
) TV Series as Emil Boev in Bulgarian: Умирай само в краен случай
in English: Dying in the Worst ( * Yuliya Vrevskaya (
1978 Events January * January 1 – Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747 passenger jet, crashes off the coast of Bombay, killing 213. * January 5 – Bülent Ecevit, of Republican People's Party, CHP, forms the new government of Turkey (42nd ...
) as the old Rebel in Bulgarian: Юлия Вревская * Adios, muchachos (
1978 Events January * January 1 – Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747 passenger jet, crashes off the coast of Bombay, killing 213. * January 5 – Bülent Ecevit, of Republican People's Party, CHP, forms the new government of Turkey (42nd ...
) as Vasil in Bulgarian: Адиос, мучачос * Baseynat (
1977 Events January * January 8 – 1977 Moscow bombings, Three bombs explode in Moscow within 37 minutes, killing seven. The bombings are attributed to an Armenian separatist group. * January 10 – Mount Nyiragongo erupts in eastern Zaire (no ...
) as Apostol in Bulgarian: Басейнът
in English: The Swimming Pool * Godina ot ponedelnitzi (
1977 Events January * January 8 – 1977 Moscow bombings, Three bombs explode in Moscow within 37 minutes, killing seven. The bombings are attributed to an Armenian separatist group. * January 10 – Mount Nyiragongo erupts in eastern Zaire (no ...
) as Anton Stamenov in Bulgarian: Година от понеделници
in English: A Year of Mondays * Dopalnenie kam zakona za zashtita na darzhavata (
1976 Events January * January 2 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 18 – Full diplomatic ...
) as Yosif Herbst in Bulgarian: Допълнение към закона за защита на държавата
in English: Amendment to the Defense-of-State Act * Sinyata bezpredelnost (
1976 Events January * January 2 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 18 – Full diplomatic ...
) as Emil Boev in Bulgarian: Синята безпределност
in English: The Blue Infinity * Rekviem za edna mrasnitza (
1976 Events January * January 2 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 18 – Full diplomatic ...
) as Boev in Bulgarian: Реквием за една мръсница
in English: Requiem for a Tramp * Izgori, za da svetish (
1976 Events January * January 2 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 18 – Full diplomatic ...
) TV Series as Pavel in Bulgarian: Изгори, за да светиш * Il pleut sur Santiago (
1976 Events January * January 2 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 18 – Full diplomatic ...
) in Bulgarian: Над Сантяго вали
in English: It Is Raining on Santiago * Buna (
1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 – Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ...
) in Bulgarian: Буна
in English: Riot * Magistrala (
1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 – Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ...
) as Head Engineer in Bulgarian: Магистрала
in English: A Highway * Svatbite na Yoan Asen (
1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 – Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ...
) as Aleksander/Yoan Asen in Bulgarian: Сватбите на Йоан Асен
in English: The Weddings of Tsar Ioan Assen * Brazilska melodiya (
1974 Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; ...
) in Bulgarian: Бразилска мелодия
in English: Brazilian Melody * Bashta mi boyadzhiyata (
1974 Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; ...
) as the Father in Bulgarian: Баща ми бояджията * Golyamata skuka (
1973 Events January * January 1 – The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 14 - The 16-0 19 ...
) as Seymur, Uylyams in Bulgarian: Голямата скука
in English: The Great Boredom * Golyamata pobeda (
1973 Events January * January 1 – The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 14 - The 16-0 19 ...
) as Big Brother Bonev in Bulgarian: Голямата победа
in English: The Great Victory * Glutnitsata (
1972 Within the context of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) it was the longest year ever, as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year, an event which has not since been repeated. (If its start and end are defined using Solar time, ...
) as Kalinov in Bulgarian: Глутницата
in English: The Pack of Wolves * Neobhodimiyat greshnik (
1972 Within the context of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) it was the longest year ever, as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year, an event which has not since been repeated. (If its start and end are defined using Solar time, ...
) as Attorney Ivan Asenov in Bulgarian: Необходимият грешник
in English: The Indispensable Sinner * Na vseki kilometar — II (
1971 * The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses (Solar eclipse of February 25, 1971, February 25, Solar eclipse of July 22, 1971, July 22 and Solar eclipse of August 20, 1971, August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 1971 lunar eclip ...
) TV Series in Bulgarian: На всеки километър — втора част
in English: At Each Kilometer — II * Gnevno patuvane (
1971 * The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses (Solar eclipse of February 25, 1971, February 25, Solar eclipse of July 22, 1971, July 22 and Solar eclipse of August 20, 1971, August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 1971 lunar eclip ...
) in Bulgarian: Гневно пътуване
in English: Wrathful Journey * Demonat na imperiyata (
1971 * The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses (Solar eclipse of February 25, 1971, February 25, Solar eclipse of July 22, 1971, July 22 and Solar eclipse of August 20, 1971, August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 1971 lunar eclip ...
) TV Series as Father Matey Preobrazhenski in Bulgarian: Демонът на империята
in English: The Demon of the Empire * Nyama nishto po-hubavo ot loshoto vreme (
1971 * The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses (Solar eclipse of February 25, 1971, February 25, Solar eclipse of July 22, 1971, July 22 and Solar eclipse of August 20, 1971, August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 1971 lunar eclip ...
) as Evans in Bulgarian: Няма нищо по-хубаво от лошото време
in English: There Is Nothing Finer Than Bad Weather * Na vseki kilometar (
1969 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1969th year of the Common Era (CE) and ''Anno Domini'' (AD) designations, the 969th year of the 2nd millennium, the 69th year of the 20th century, and the ...
) TV Series in Bulgarian: На всеки километър
in English: At Each Kilometer * Gospodin Nikoy (
1969 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1969th year of the Common Era (CE) and ''Anno Domini'' (AD) designations, the 969th year of the 2nd millennium, the 69th year of the 20th century, and the ...
) as Emil Bobev in Bulgarian: Господин Никой
in English: Mister Nobody in USA Mr. Nobody * Svoboda ili smart (
1969 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1969th year of the Common Era (CE) and ''Anno Domini'' (AD) designations, the 969th year of the 2nd millennium, the 69th year of the 20th century, and the ...
) as Podvoyvodata in Bulgarian: Свобода или смърт
in English: Freedom or Death * Chovekat ot La Mancha (
1968 Events January–February * January 1968, January – The I'm Backing Britain, I'm Backing Britain campaign starts spontaneously. * January 5 – Prague Spring: Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Cze ...
, TV musical) as Servantes / Don Quixote in Bulgarian: Човекът от Ла Манча
in English: Man of La Mancha * Smart nyama (
1963 Events January * January 1 – Bogle–Chandler case: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation scientist Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Cove ...
) as Mladenov in English: There Is No Death * Zlatniyat zab (
1962 The year saw the Cuban Missile Crisis, which is often considered the closest the world came to a Nuclear warfare, nuclear confrontation during the Cold War. Events January * January 1 – Samoa, Western Samoa becomes independent from Ne ...
) as Captain Lukov in Bulgarian: Златният зъб
in English: The Golden Tooth * Noshtta sreshtu 13-i (
1961 Events January * January 1 – Monetary reform in the Soviet Union, 1961, Monetary reform in the Soviet Union. * January 3 ** United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and cons ...
) as Major Andrey Panov in Bulgarian: Нощта срещу тринадесети
in English: On the Eve of the 13th * Badi shtastliva, Ani! (
1961 Events January * January 1 – Monetary reform in the Soviet Union, 1961, Monetary reform in the Soviet Union. * January 3 ** United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and cons ...
) as Boyan in Bulgarian: Бъди щастлива, Ани!
in English: Be Happy, Ani! * Bednata ulitza (
1960 It is also known as the "Year of Africa" because of major events—particularly the independence of seventeen African nations—that focused global attention on the continent and intensified feelings of Pan-Africanism. Events January * Janu ...
) as Petar in Bulgarian: Бедната улица
in English: Poor Man's Street * V tiha vecher (
1960 It is also known as the "Year of Africa" because of major events—particularly the independence of seventeen African nations—that focused global attention on the continent and intensified feelings of Pan-Africanism. Events January * Janu ...
) as The captain in Bulgarian: В тиха вечер in English: On a Quiet Evening * Komandirat na otryada (
1959 Events January * January 1 – Cuba: Fulgencio Batista flees Havana when the forces of Fidel Castro advance. * January 2 – Soviet lunar probe Luna 1 is the first human-made object to attain escape velocity from Earth. It reaches the ...
) as Danyo in Bulgarian: Командирът на отряда
in English: The Commander of the Detachment * Siromashka radost (
1958 Events January * January 1 – The European Economic Community (EEC) comes into being. * January 3 – The West Indies Federation is formed. * January 4 ** Edmund Hillary's Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition completes the thir ...
) as Lazar Dabaka in Bulgarian: Сиромашка радост
in English: Poor Man's Joy * Dimitrovgradtsy (
1956 Events January * January 1 – The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, Anglo-Egyptian Condominium ends in Sudan after 57 years. * January 8 – Operation Auca: Five U.S. evangelical Christian Missionary, missionaries, Nate Saint, Roger Youderian, E ...
) in Bulgarian: Димитровградци
in English: People of Dimitrovgrad


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tsonev, Kosta 1929 births 2012 deaths 20th-century Bulgarian male actors 21st-century Bulgarian male actors Bulgarian actor-politicians Bulgarian male film actors Bulgarian male stage actors Bulgarian male television actors Members of the National Assembly (Bulgaria) National Movement for Stability and Progress politicians Male actors from Sofia