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Place of Birth: Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
About Hristo Shopov
- Hristo Naumov Shopov (Bulgarian: ?????? ?????? ?????; 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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