Olesya Rulin

Olesya Rulin

39 · Born: Mar 17, 1986

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMar 17, 1986 Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]
Parents
  • Natalia Rulinskaya
  • Yuriy Rulinsky
Relatives
  • Daniil Rulin (Sibling)

Biography

Olesya Yurivna Rulina, a talented Russian-American actress, initially made her mark on the small screen in the year 2001, marking the beginning of a long and illustrious career. Following this initial foray, she went on to secure a plethora of roles, each one showcasing her remarkable versatility as a performer. However, it is her role as Kelsi Nielsen in all three films of the iconic High School Musical franchise that has cemented her place in the hearts of audiences worldwide. In addition to her work on the High School Musical trilogy, Rulina has also appeared in a diverse range of films, including "Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous" (2008),"Flying By" (2009),"Expecting Mary" (2010),and "Family Weekend" (2013),further solidifying her reputation as a talented and accomplished actress.

Career

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2023
{"id":783,"title":"NCIS: Los Angeles","year":2021,"character":"Zasha Gagarin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ncis-los-angeles","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7vq4ic4a02q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7vq4ic4a02q0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles as Zasha Gagarin
{"id":130350,"title":"Devious Nanny","year":"2018","character":"Amber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/devious-nanny","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_130350.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_130350.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":2795,"title":"Powers","year":2015,"character":"Calista","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/powers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7n8tc827phb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7n8tc827phb0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Powers
Powers as Calista
{"id":10177,"title":"Family Weekend","year":"2013","character":"Emily Smith-Dungy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/family-weekend","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10177.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10177.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Family Weekend
Family Weekend as Emily Smith-Dungy
{"id":20554,"title":"A Thousand Cuts","year":"2012","character":"Melanie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-thousand-cuts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_20554.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_20554.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":15710,"title":"Apart","year":"2011","character":"Emily Gates","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/apart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15710.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15710.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Apart
Apart as Emily Gates
{"id":920,"title":"Drop Dead Diva","year":2011,"character":"Mia Dalton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/drop-dead-diva","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/30ss2e96gm10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/30ss2e96gm10.jpg"},"released":1}
Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva as Mia Dalton
{"id":43597,"title":"Expecting Mary","year":"2010","character":"Mary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/expecting-mary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_43597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_43597.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":844,"title":"The Mentalist","year":2010,"character":"Sam Starks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-mentalist","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/35rdnvkr4sug.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/35rdnvkr4sug.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mentalist
The Mentalist as Sam Starks
{"id":40164,"title":"Flying By","year":"2009","character":"Ellie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flying-by","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_40164.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_40164.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Flying By
Flying By as Ellie
{"id":17362,"title":"Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous","year":"2008","character":"Private Petrovich","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/private-valentine-blonde-dangerous","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17362.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17362.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":2466,"title":"High School Musical 3: Senior Year","year":"2008","character":"Kelsi Nielson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-school-musical-3-senior-year","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2nbr1nrct28g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2nbr1nrct28g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8623,"title":"Forever Strong","year":"2008","character":"Emily's Friend","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forever-strong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8623.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8623.jpg"},"released":1}
Forever Strong
Forever Strong as Emily's Friend
{"id":47936,"title":"American Pastime","year":"2007","character":"Cathy Reyes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-pastime","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47936.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47936.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
American Pastime
American Pastime as Cathy Reyes
{"id":78242,"title":"The Dance","year":"2007","character":"Cameron's Ex-Best Girlfriend","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78242.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78242.jpg"},"released":1}
The Dance
The Dance as Cameron's Ex-Best Girlfriend
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High School Musical 2
High School Musical 2 as Kelsi Nielsen
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2006
High School Musical
High School Musical as Kelsi Nielsen
{"id":50140,"title":"Vampire Chicks with Chainsaws","year":"2006","character":"Sariah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vampire-chicks-with-chainsaws","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_50140.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_50140.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10120,"title":"Mobsters and Mormons","year":"2005","character":"Julie Jaymes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mobsters-and-mormons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10120.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10120.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Mobsters and Mormons
Mobsters and Mormons as Julie Jaymes
{"id":2318,"title":"Urban Legends: Bloody Mary","year":"2005","character":"Mindy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/urban-legends-bloody-mary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5v3j9l6g4j40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5v3j9l6g4j40.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":16674,"title":"Halloweentown High","year":"2004","character":"Natalie the Pink Troll","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/halloweentown-high","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ed47ok3lki0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ed47ok3lki0.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Halloweentown High
Halloweentown High as Natalie the Pink Troll
{"id":53831,"title":"Hounded","year":"2001","character":"Girl #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hounded","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53831.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53831.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Hounded
Hounded as Girl #1
{"id":85133,"title":"The Poof Point","year":"2001","character":"Annie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-poof-point","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85133.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85133.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":89177,"title":"Becoming Bulletproof","year":"2015","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/becoming-bulletproof","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_89177.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_89177.jpg"},"released":1}
2015