nikola anastasov began performing in the theaters in vratsa (1955–1956) and varna (1956–1957). his first important role was in the comedy "когато розите танцува" ("when the rose dances") by valeri petrov. his later well known roles include "trimata ot zapasa" (1971), "osmiyat" (1969) and "samo ti, sartze" (1987).