Pavlo Li Biography: Death, Age, Movies, Voice Acting, Net Worth, Parents, Career, Awards

Pavlo Li, also known as Pasha Lee, was a Ukrainian actor, voice actor, singer, composer, and television host renowned for his roles in #Selfieparty (2016), Egregor (2021), and Tini nezabutykh predkiv. Tayemnytsi molfara (2013).

Born on July 10, 1988, in Yevpatoria, Crimea, he was killed on March 6, 2022, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine while heroically evacuating civilians in Irpin.

Profile

• Full Name: Pavlo Romanovych Li
• Stage Name: Pasha Lee, Pavlo Lee
• Born: July 10, 1988
• Age: 33 (at time of death, March 6, 2022)
• Birthplace: Yevpatoria, Crimea, Ukraine (then Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union)
• Nationality: Ukrainian
• Occupation: Ukrainian Actor, Voice Actor, Singer, Composer, Television Host
• Height: 5’7
• Parents: Roman Mykolayovych Li (father), and Mariya Vasylivna Li (mother)
• Siblings: unknown
• Spouse: Not married
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $100,000–$500,000

Early Life and Education

Pavlo Li was born on July 10, 1988, in Yevpatoria, Crimea, to a Koryo-saram (Korean-Ukrainian) father, Roman Mykolayovych Li, a musician, and a Ukrainian mother, Mariya Vasylivna Li, a Galician choreographer. His mixed heritage shaped his unique identity.

From childhood, Pavlo was drawn to the stage, participating in theatrical productions at the Zoloty Kliuchyk Children’s Theater in Yevpatoria. His talent was noticed by representatives of the Kyiv Children’s Academy of Arts, who invited him to study in Kyiv.

Details about his formal education are limited, but he likely pursued acting training through the Academy or similar institutions in Kyiv, given his early professional roles. One of his first jobs was caring for animals at the Crimean Zoo, reflecting his diverse early experiences before fully committing to the arts.

Career

Pavlo Li’s acting career began at age 17 with his first major role as Den in the Ukrainian thriller Shtolnya (2006), the first Ukrainian-language thriller, which created a sensation in a Russian-dominated market.

He gained prominence with roles in Tini nezabutykh predkiv. Tayemnytsi molfara (2013) as Vova, #Selfieparty (2016), and Egregor (2021) as a police officer. Other film credits include Pravilo boya (2017), Zustrich odnoklasnykiv (2019), Myrnyi-21 (2022, posthumous release), and The Taste of Freedom (2024, posthumous release).

On television, he starred in Provincial (2021) and hosted A Day at Home on the Dom Channel in January 2022.

As a voice actor, Li dubbed Ukrainian versions of major films, including The Lion King, The Hobbit, Yesterday, BIOS, and Detective Pikachu (Psyduck), and voiced characters like Eric Cartman (South Park), Steve Smith (American Dad!), and Glenn Quagmire (Family Guy).

He also appeared in music videos, commercials, and photo shoots, and performed at Kyiv’s Koleso Theater alongside People’s Artist Ada Rogovtseva. Li created acting courses, directed dubbing projects, and participated in Star Factory. His final role in Myrnyi-21 depicted a Luhansk border guard’s heroism in 2014.

Awards and Nominations

• Won: Order “For Courage” III Degree, posthumously awarded by the President of Ukraine (June 6, 2022) for bravery during the Irpin evacuation.

Social Media

• Pavlo Li’s social media account is unknown to the media

Personal Life

Pavlo Li lived in Irpin, near Kyiv, in his later years. He was single, with no documented spouse, children, or relationships. His mother, Mariya Vasylivna, was his closest family member, and he was buried in Vorokhta, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, where she resides.

Li was a devout Christian, and his funeral followed Christian customs. He enlisted in Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Forces on February 24, 2022, the first day of Russia’s invasion, volunteering to evacuate civilians in Irpin.

On March 6, 2022, he was killed by Russian shelling while rescuing children, using his bulletproof vest to shield them. His hobbies included reading, photography, traveling, and internet surfing. A memorial was unveiled in Irpin on March 31, 2023, and Moskovskyi Lane in Kyiv was renamed in his honor in 2022.

Filmography

• Shtolnya (2006, film) – Den
• Zvychayna Sprava (2012, film) – Supporting role
• Tini nezabutykh predkiv. Tayemnytsi molfara (2013, film) – Vova
• #Selfieparty (2016, film) – Supporting role
• Pravilo boya (2017, film) – Supporting role
• Zustrich odnoklasnykiv (2019, film) – Supporting role
• Provincial (2021, TV series) – Supporting role
• Egregor (2021, film) – Police officer
• Myrnyi-21 (2022, film, posthumous) – Border guard officer
• The Taste of Freedom (2024, film, posthumous) – Chef

Voice Acting (Selected):

• The Lion King (Ukrainian dub) – Supporting role
• The Hobbit (Ukrainian dub) – Supporting role
• Yesterday (Ukrainian dub) – Supporting role
• BIOS (Ukrainian dub) – Supporting role
• Detective Pikachu (Ukrainian dub) – Psyduck
• South Park (Ukrainian dub) – Eric Cartman
• American Dad! (Ukrainian dub) – Steve Smith
• Family Guy (Ukrainian dub) – Glenn Quagmire
• Despicable Me 2 (2013, Ukrainian dub) – Additional voices
• Raya and the Last Dragon (2021, Ukrainian dub) – Merchant #2
• Fate: The Winx Saga (2021, Ukrainian dub) – Dane

Net Worth

Pavlo Li’s net worth at the time of his death is estimated at $100,000–$500,000, based on his earnings from acting, voice work, television hosting, and commercials. Ukrainian actors typically earn modest salaries, with film roles potentially yielding $1,000–$10,000 per project and dubbing work for major films like The Lion King contributing significantly.