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Irena Ristich, an actress and an activist, was born and raised in Ohrid, Macedonia. She is known for her roles in "Three Days in September" (2015), "Bal-Can-Can" (2005) and "Goodbye, 20th Century" (1998). She attended the Faculty of Dramatic Arts at the University St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje where she graduated with the role of Yasuko Rokujo from Yukio Mishima's "Five Modern Noh Plays". She is a lead actress at the Drama Theatre in Skopje (Dramski Teatar) where she has worked since 1999.

Her most recent roles include Eva in "Strangers" for the Drama Theatre in Skopje in 2018, Paolina Salas in Dorfman's "Death and the Maiden" for the Wonderland Theatre Skopje in 2017, Cate in "Old Times" by Harold Pinter for the Ohrid Theatre (2016) and the remake of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues". She has also appeared in the TV series "Insajder" (2017) and "Prespav" (2018). In "Insajder" (Insider), she weaves the character of Natalia, a newspaper editor burdened by personal and professional conflicts and consequences of exposing corruption, injustice and violence. As a guest actress in the comedy serial "Prespav", she stole the show in the role of Lenka (Lenche Burence), a sanitary inspector and former fiancee of the lead character.

Irena is native Serbian and Macedonian speaker experienced in a myriad of accents and dialects. She is fluent in English, has appeared in a Russian-speaking role in the Russian TV series "The Godfather" and in a supporting role in Italian for the movie "Bal-Can-Can". She has also appeared in Dutch and German-speaking roles.

Throughout her career, Irena has been heralded for her activism and humanitarian work, especially animal well fare. She was one of the artists and activists featured in Avon's campaign Against Domestic Violence in 2016, as well as campaigns in support of ecology, legalization of marijuana, rights of sex workers, LGBT community, etc., and has organized numerous donation runs for those in need. During the period of 2015-2016 Irena was an active member of the Macedonian Sharena (Colored) Revolution, nation-wide protests against corruption and injustice. She lives in Skopje.

Cedi Osman was born on 8 April 1995 in Ohrid, North Macedonia. He is an actor, known for NBA on NBA TV (1999), The NBA on TNT (1988) and NBA on YES (2002). He has been married to Ebru Sahin since 1 July 2022.

Verica Nedeska (born August 8th 1978 in Ohrid) has graduated from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Skopje and holds an MA degree in applied arts from FAMU Prague. Her remarkable artistic talent makes her one of the best and most interesting actresses in her generation, ready to transform and play a variety of characters different in their age, linguistic and social background.

Zivko Cingo was born on 13 August 1936 in Velgosti near Ohrid, Macedonia, Yugoslavia. He was a writer, known for Kolnati sme, Irina (1973), Zedj (1971) and The Great Water (2004). He died on 11 August 1987 in Ohrid, Macedonia, Yugoslavia.

Ljupco Konstantinov was born on 11 December 1946 in Ohrid, Macedonia, Yugoslavia. He was a composer, known for Happy New Year (1986), Treto doba (1987) and Across the Lake (1997). He died on 17 October 2024.

Antonio Veljanoski was born on 2 November 1990 in Ohrid, Macedonia. He is an editor and director, known for Mi(s)sing dog (2018), Foto z líbánek (2009) and Harmony in movement.

Dragan Dovlev was born on 21 June 1970 in Ohrid, Macedonia, Yugoslavia. He is an actor, known for The Great Water (2004), Vo svetot na bajkite (1995) and Familijata Markovski (2017).

Ljubo Jelcic was born on 24 October 1929 in Ohrid, Macedonia. He was an actor, known for Smogovci (1982), Jadranski susreti (1978) and Jugovizija (1971). He died on 19 August 2024 in Zagreb, Croatia.

Ivan Karadak was born on 16 July 1946 in Ohrid, Macedonia, Yugoslavia. Ivan was a writer, known for Hihiriku (1976), Crno belo vo boja (1993) and Hihiriku - 1996 (1996). Ivan died on 17 December 2017 in Skopje, Macedonia.

Gabriela Ilijeska was born on 2 February 1981 in Ohrid, Macedonia. She is a writer and director, known for Voda (2007), 1.9E377 (2019) and Hilly Eye: Double Dutch (2013).

Zagorka Shuke was born on 14 July 1914 in Ohrid, Macedonia. She was an actress, known for Mëngjeze lufte (1971), Kapedani (1972) and Zonja nga qyteti (1976). She died on 17 January 2000 in Pogradec, Albania.