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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hristo Naumov Shopov (Bulgarian: Христо Наумов Шопов) (born January 4, 1964 in Sofia) is a Bulgarian actor. Shopov's father, Naum Shopov, is a famous Bulgarian actor as well. He is most noted for his portrayal of Pontius Pilate in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the 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...
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The Passion of the ChristMovie • 2004
Juzni VetarSeries • 2020
Undisputed III: RedemptionMovie • 2010
The Grey ZoneMovie • 2001
SpartacusSeries • 2004
Alien HunterMovie • 2003
KarbalaMovie • 2015
I Am DavidMovie • 2003
Double IdentityMovie • 2009
The Final InquiryMovie • 2007
Karol: A Man Who Became PopeMovie • 2005
BarbarossaMovie • 2009
Locusts: The 8th PlagueMovie • 2005
Command PerformanceMovie • 2009
South WindMovie • 2018
Python 2Movie • 2002
DarklightMovie • 2004
Operation Delta Force 4: Deep FaultMovie • 1999
In the Heart of the MachineMovie • 2022
The Lark FarmMovie • 2007
OctopusMovie • 2000
Shark HunterMovie • 2001
Dragon FighterMovie • 2003