Ukrainian actress Oleksandra Liuta gave a blitz-interview to the entertainment project Styler (RBC-Ukraine), where she spoke about the evolution of her character, Liudmyla Pyshna, in the medical series 'Female Doctor. New Life,' how her sons react to her fame, and her spontaneous trip to Switzerland. The actress noted that over four seasons, the character has evolved from a cunning careerist to a woman endowed with wisdom, and it is in the fourth season that she finds the most common ground with her character.
'We, the actors, are the lawyers for our characters'
When asked which decision made by Liudmyla Pyshna in the new season she would challenge, Oleksandra Liuta was categorical: 'I won't challenge a single decision.' According to her, actors act as lawyers for their characters, and even when a hero's views diverge from one's own, one must intentionally defend their position. However, in the case of Liudmyla Pyshna, such a need did not arise. The actress traced the character's transformation: in the first season, Liudmyla was full of careerist cunning and rigidity; in the second and third, she was defined by motherhood and love; and in the fourth, by feminine wisdom. 'And that is where we converge,' emphasized Liuta. On set, according to her, everything is easy with a good team, and the series' team, as she noted, is supportive and helpful.
The fourth season: new management, new rules, and the return of Andriy Isaenko
STB channel and the film company FILM.UA Group have started filming the fourth season of the medical drama 'Female Doctor. New Life.' The sequel will air on STB for the first time, with the premiere scheduled for 2027. Andriy Isaenko will return to the role of obstetrician-gynecologist Mykhailo Honchar. A woman from his past, Maryna Yavorska, will become the new department head, while military surgeon Oles Zakharchuk will become his rival in both his professional and personal life. According to the creators' announcement, the characters face new management, new rules, and difficult decisions. In addition to Oleksandra Liuta and Andriy Isaenko, the season will feature Zoriana Marchenko, Andriy Fedynchyk, Yevhen Yefremov, Nadiia Levchenko, Oleksiy Nahrudnyi, and other actors.
'People constantly guess I'm 10-15 years younger'
When asked about advice regarding appearance and age, Oleksandra Liuta said she takes recommendations calmly: 'Ultimately, we decide for ourselves which ones fit and which don't.' However, she shared that in her case, the situation is the opposite—people ask for recommendations for the beautician she visits because they constantly guess she is 10-15 years younger than she actually is. 'But I don't undergo any procedures, and I don't have a beautician,' the actress clarified. She also mentioned that her sons watch her work on TV and enjoy it. Furthermore, they are happy when their mother is recognized on the street and people ask to take a photo.
Spontaneous Switzerland and the dream of playing a historical figure
Among the latest spontaneous activities that 'turned out so well that I want to repeat it,' Oleksandra Liuta named her trip to Switzerland last October. Returning from a tour abroad, she continued her trip to visit a friend who has been living in Switzerland since 2022 and had insistently invited her. The actress visited the city of St. Gallen, saw the St. Gallen Cathedral, which is part of the Abbey of Saint Gall and a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as the monastery library—one of the oldest in the world, holding manuscripts from the 12th–13th centuries. Thanks to her friend, she also saw the views of the Swiss Alps and turquoise lakes. In her future plans, the actress dreams of starring in a feature film as a famous historical figure. Among the roles she has already had the fortune to play in series are action, drama, and historical age-appropriate roles; they are united, according to Liuta, by inner strength, drama, and justice, which correspond to her own character.
Context: the Styler project and the series franchise
The interview was conducted as part of the Styler project—an entertainment publication from RBC-Ukraine that combines entertainment and lifestyle, publishing articles on trends, stars, tips, and recipes. The series 'Female Doctor. New Life' is a continuation of the popular Ukrainian medical drama, which has maintained high ratings for several seasons. The fourth season, which is currently being filmed, promises viewers a format update: a change in clinic management, the appearance of new characters, and the sharpening of the characters' personal dramas. The premiere is scheduled for 2027 on the STB channel.
