The continued success of Heated Rivalry has made its two lead stars, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, the talk of the town. But that doesn’t mean you should sleep on the rest of the cast because they are also making moves of their own. Such is the case with Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova. The young actress, who memorably portrayed Ilya’s best friend Svetlana, joined the fashion elite when she recently attended New York Fashion Week for the first time. And with her debut, Ksenia made a strong first impression in eye-catching ensembles and even had a runway debut. Such is the life of a rising star and a new muse of the fashion world.
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A Runway Debut
For many, attending their first Fashion Week is a dream-come-true experience in itself. But for Ksenia, she took it one step further when she made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week. The 24-year-old actress strutted down the catwalk of the Christian Cowan Fall/Winter ready-to-wear fashion show.
Dressed in a black mock-neck coat with faux fur trim and embroidery details, sheer knee-high red tights, brown pumps, and a zebra-print clutch, Ksenia looked like a supermodel. Notably, she traded in her signature curly locks for an equally gorgeous and sleek straightened hairstyle that made her look striking as she came down the runway.
Making Her Way Through NYFW
Aside from her internet-breaking participation at the Christian Cowan fashion show, Ksenia also made the rounds around town with appearances at multiple parties and events. She began her New York Fashion Week adventures when she attended the Gold House Lunar New Year Celebration, where she reunited with her co-star Hudson Williams, who co-hosted the party with Brigerton star Yerin Ha. Ksenia donned an archival golden brown Vivienne Westwood dress as she partied the night away in a scene that probably would make Ilya Rozanov smile.
The actress was also in attendance at the Cult Gaia Fall 2026 Runway Show, where she was seated between two fellow rising young actresses of color, Avantika and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. Ksenia also made appearances at the LaQuan Smith fashion show and the Stacey Bendet Fall 2026 Presentation. And in the middle of her hectic schedule, she also held a fanmeet where she met many of her eager supporters. For her first time in New York City, you couldn’t do any better than Ksenia’s week in the Big Apple.
Photos: KSENIA DANIELA KHARLAMOVA (via Instagram), HENRY WU (via Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions
Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova is a young actress known for portraying Svetlana, best friend to Ilya Rozanov, in the series Heated Rivalry. She made her New York Fashion Week debut in 2026, walking the Christian Cowan Fall/Winter ready-to-wear runway and attending multiple shows and events throughout the week.
For her Christian Cowan runway debut, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova wore a black mock-neck coat with faux fur trim and embroidery details, sheer knee-high red tights, brown pumps, and a zebra-print clutch. She also debuted a sleek straightened hairstyle, departing from her signature curly locks for the occasion.
During New York Fashion Week, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova walked the Christian Cowan Fall/Winter runway and attended the Cult Gaia Fall 2026 Runway Show — where she was seated between Avantika and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan — as well as the LaQuan Smith show and the Stacey Bendet Fall 2026 Presentation.
Yes. Ksenia reunited with Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams at the Gold House Lunar New Year Celebration during NYFW, where Williams co-hosted the event alongside Bridgerton star Yerin Ha. Ksenia attended in an archival golden brown Vivienne Westwood dress.
Beyond the runway and fashion shows, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova held a fan meet during her NYFW week, meeting supporters in New York City. It marked her first time in the city, and she attended a full slate of shows, parties, and events across the week.
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