Hristo Naumov Shopov (Bulgarian: Ð¥Ñ€Ð¸Ñ Ñ‚Ð¾ Раумов Шопов;
born 4 January 1964) is a Bulgarian actor. Shopov's father, Naum
Shopov, was a famous Bulgarian actor as well.He is most noted for his
2004 portrayal of Pontius Pilate in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the
Christ. Shopov revived his role as Pilate in the 2006 film The
Inquiry. His dual roles as Pilate make him, along with Frank Thring,
one of two actors to twice portray a character directly responsible
for authorizing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He has become one of
Bulgaria's most successful actors, making his debut in 1981 with
Dishay, choveche (Breathe, Little Man!). His body of work includes
many Bulgarian films such as Vchera (Yesterday) and Sledvay me (Follow
Me). He has also appeared in several low-budget US film productions
including Phantom Force, Target of Opportunity and Alien Hunter. In
his homeland, he is best known for his role in the movie Vchera, which
became a symbol of several generations. The movie tells the story of
young Bulgarian people studying in an English college during Communist
rule.Mary Soan, an assistant director of the film I Am David,
suggested that he would be suited for the role of Pilate to Shaila
Rubin, who was casting the film. After Hristo and Gibson had a brief
conversation, Hristo was given the part. Shopov also played the role
of Pontius Pilate in the 2006 film The Inquiry, which also cast Max
von Sydow as Emperor Tiberius.
born 4 January 1964) is a Bulgarian actor. Shopov's father, Naum
Shopov, was a famous Bulgarian actor as well.He is most noted for his
2004 portrayal of Pontius Pilate in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the
Christ. Shopov revived his role as Pilate in the 2006 film The
Inquiry. His dual roles as Pilate make him, along with Frank Thring,
one of two actors to twice portray a character directly responsible
for authorizing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He has become one of
Bulgaria's most successful actors, making his debut in 1981 with
Dishay, choveche (Breathe, Little Man!). His body of work includes
many Bulgarian films such as Vchera (Yesterday) and Sledvay me (Follow
Me). He has also appeared in several low-budget US film productions
including Phantom Force, Target of Opportunity and Alien Hunter. In
his homeland, he is best known for his role in the movie Vchera, which
became a symbol of several generations. The movie tells the story of
young Bulgarian people studying in an English college during Communist
rule.Mary Soan, an assistant director of the film I Am David,
suggested that he would be suited for the role of Pilate to Shaila
Rubin, who was casting the film. After Hristo and Gibson had a brief
conversation, Hristo was given the part. Shopov also played the role
of Pontius Pilate in the 2006 film The Inquiry, which also cast Max
von Sydow as Emperor Tiberius.
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