Petar Popyordanov
ActingAbout Petar Popyordanov
Petar Ivanov Popyordanov , known as Chocho Popyordanov, is Bulgarian theater and cinema actor. He was born on June 11, 1964 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is a son of Ivan Popyordanov (born on 1938) - a longtime Chief of the cinema center Boyana Film Studios. He was also Chief of Bulgarian National Television in 1998. The Mother of Petar Popyordanov Katya was a doctor. The father's family originated from Veles, Vardar Macedonia. Chocho great-grandfather was a first cousin of the Macedonian revolutionaries - Chieftain Mile and his younger brother Jordan Popyordanov-Ortse, leader of Thessaloniki bombers. In 1989, Petar Popyordanov graduated National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria in "Acting" in the class of Professor Krikor Azaryan and Todor Kolev. He studied at the Czech Republic one year. He has played in the troupes of Theatre "Sofia", Little City Theatre "Off the Channel" and in 1994 - in the National Theater. His most famous theater roles were in performances "Outcasts," "Midsummer Night's Dream," "At the foot of Vitosha Mountain," "The Tempest," "The man who makes the rain," "Kimono", "Decameron," "Ghosts in Naples, "" Hedda Gabler. " Chocho Popyordanov has involved in cinema productions, including "Yesterday" (1988), "Rio Adio" (1989), " The Love Summer of a Schlep " (1990), "Vampires, ghouls" (1992) "Canaries Season" (1993), "Frontier" (1994), "Spanish fly" (1998), "After the end of the world" (1998), "Danube bridge" (1999), "Sombrero blues" (1999), " Wolf Hunt" (2000). Petar Popyordanov has won numerous nominations and awards, including a nomination for "Asker" in 1996 and 1997 and the prize "Golden Bayar" in Belgium for Best Actor in the film "Border". He had also a presence on the small screen, starring in the TV show "UFO Club" on "Channel 1". In 2007 he began his participation in the series "Outcasts" for "Channel 1" of Bulgarian National Television. He has nephews Helen and Peter Koshnicharski. Albeit posthumously Chocho Popyordanov became a father of adopted him months earlier daughter Ekaterina Petrova Popyordanova. He died on May 5, 2013 in Boyana, Sofia Province, Bulgaria, as a result of injuries from a fall.
Petar Popyordanov Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Petar Popyordanov reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Petar Popyordanov's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Petar Popyordanov's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Canary Season, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Petar Popyordanov Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Petar Popyordanov's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Petar Popyordanov has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Island | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Which Way Today? | Dimo | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Rage | The Black One | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Сомбреро блус | Tosho | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Emilia's Friends | Hristo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Orpheus Descending | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Goat Horn | Halil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Frontier | Попа | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Canary Season | Ivan, Father of Malin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Something in the Air | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Vampires, Ghouls | Gorcho | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Vzpomínka na břehu moře | Dimitr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Silence | Pavkata | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Love Summer of a Schlep | Svezhia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Countess | Boyko | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Exitus | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Adio, Rio | Chocho, Trainee investigator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Scar-Free | Pantata | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | А сега накъде? | №12 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Yesterday | Kostov | Super Hit | Similar → |
Petar Popyordanov - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Petar Popyordanov?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Petar Popyordanov is "Canary Season" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Petar Popyordanov acted in?
Petar Popyordanov has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Petar Popyordanov?
Other notable films include "Yesterday", "Emilia's Friends", and "Adio, Rio".




