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Olesya Rulin, born on March 17, 1986 in Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow, is a television actor, pianist and model. As of 2026, Olesya Rulin is 40 years old. Schooling on record includes West Jordan High School. Notable works include High School Musical.
My Take
Olesya Rulin's path fascinates me: a Moscow-born kid who grew into a Russian-American actress and charmed a generation as Kelsi in the High School Musical trilogy. She played the shy composer with a warmth that never tipped into caricature, and being a pianist herself surely helped. I'm always moved by immigrant stories where talent and persistence win out far from home. She reads to me as someone who trades on sincerity rather than flash, also juggling modeling and film work along the way. I hope she keeps tending her own creative garden on her own terms.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Olesya Rulin
- Name (Japanese)
- オレーシャ・ルーリン
- Reading
- おれーしゃ・るーりん
- Born
- March 17, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow
- Occupation
- television actor / pianist / model / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- West Jordan High School
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | High School Musical | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.rulinyourworld.com
- Xhttps://x.com/olesyarulin
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olesya%20Rulin
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q233463
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Olesya Rulin born?
Born March 17, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Olesya Rulin from?
Olesya Rulin is from Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow.
What does Olesya Rulin do?
Olesya Rulin works as television actor, pianist, model, film actor.
What is Olesya Rulin known for?
Notable works include High School Musical.
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