Eva Smirnova Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Movies & TV Shows

Eva Evgenyevna Smirnova is a Russian film and television actress, model, and television presenter who gained early fame as a child star.

She is widely known for her role as the capricious girl Sonya in the Russian blockbuster Cheburashka (2023) and for playing the title character in Devochka Nina i pokhititeli pianino (2023).

A nominee for the Forbes “30 Under 30” list in 2026, she has accumulated over 33 acting credits and established herself as one of the most prominent young actresses in contemporary Russian cinema.

Eva Smirnova
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Eva Evgenyevna Smirnova
Stage Name:	Eva Smirnova
Born:	24 August 2012 (age 13 years old)
Place of Birth:	Moscow, Russia
Nationality:	Russian
Height:	1.40 m
Parents:	Evgeny Ositin, Valentina Nikishina
Siblings:	Valeriya
Occupation:	Actress, Model, Television Presenter
Net Worth:	$200,000-400,000 USD

Early Life and Education

Eva Evgenyevna Smirnova was born on 24 August 2012 in Moscow, Russia, to parents Evgeny Ositin, a teacher, and Valentina Nikishina, a stylist. She has an older sister named Valeriya, who works as a photographer.

Her parents separated when Eva was three years old, and she was raised primarily by her mother. Eva studies at home due to her busy filming schedule, receiving tutoring in English and French on weekends, and also studies music at a private school. Her ethnicity is Russian, and her religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Eva Smirnova began her acting career at the age of four when she appeared on the popular Russian children’s television show Luchshe Vsekh! (Better Than Everyone), which brought her initial public attention.

She made her film debut in 2018 at just six years old, playing the role of Katya’s daughter in the television series Bolshaya Igra (The Big Game). Following her debut, she took on roles in Bikhappy, Goryachaya Tochka (Hot Spot), Obmanutye Nadezhdy (Deceived Hopes), and Gosti iz Proshlogo (Guests from the Past), steadily building her early resume.

Smirnova achieved her first leading role in May 2020 in the series Chuma! (Plague!), where she played the young wife of Baron. She later appeared as Businka in the series Nastya, Sobersis! (Nastya, Pull Yourself Together!), portraying one of the personalities of the main character.

Her role as Mila, a young vampire girl, in the series Vampiry Sredney Polosy (Vampires of the Middle Belt) further expanded her range. She also hosted a major award ceremony alongside comedian Mikhail Galkin early in her career, showcasing her versatility as a television presenter.

Later in her career, Smirnova gained widespread recognition for playing the demanding little girl Sonya who wants to keep Cheburashka for herself in Cheburashka (2023), one of the highest-grossing Russian films of all time. She is set to reprise her role in Cheburashka 2 (2026).

In August 2023, she starred as the title character in Devochka Nina i pokhititeli pianino (The Girl Nina and the Piano Kidnappers), where she played a young girl kidnapped along with her piano. As a nominee for Forbes “30 Under 30” in 2026 and one of Russia’s highest-paid young actresses, her career continues to demonstrate significant industry impact and influence.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: evasmirnova.rf

Personal Life

Eva Smirnova is currently single and living with her mother, Valentina Nikishina, and her older sister Valeriya. She is homeschooled to accommodate her acting schedule and spends weekends studying English and French with tutors.

She dreams of becoming a producer or screenwriter and enjoys playing guitar, at one point expressing interest in forming a rock band.

Filmography

• Bolshaya Igra (The Big Game) (2018)
• Chuma! (Plague!) (2020)
• Nastya, Sobersis! (2020)
• Den slepogo valentina (2022)
• Cheburashka (2023)
• Devochka Nina i pokhititeli pianino (2023)
• Volshebnyy uchastok (2023)
• Vampiry Sredney Polosy (2023)
• Cheburashka 2 (2026)

Net Worth

Eva Smirnova has an estimated net worth of around $200,000-400,000 USD, accumulated through her extensive acting career in film and television.

She earns approximately 100,000 Russian rubles per filming day, making her one of the highest-paid young actresses in Russia. Additional income sources include modeling, television presenting, and endorsements.