"Heated Rivalry seems to be everywhere lately, and it's not hard to see why. The steamy queer hockey romance - which began as a Canadian breakout on Crave before landing on HBO Max and exploding into a global obsession - has captivated viewers and turned its rising cast into some of the internet's most talked-about stars. So when Ksenia Kharlamova, who plays fan-favorite Svetlana Vetrova, stepped into Times Square for her first-ever New York City appearance, fans were ready."
"On Sunday, February 15, the 23-year-old Canadian actress hosted a meet-and-greet at tm:rw, the three-level experiential tech and retail destination in the heart of the iconic district. The free, RSVP-only event gave fans a chance to meet Kharlamova, snap photos, and explore interactive installations throughout the store. Footage from the afternoon quickly made its way across social media, showing a line of fans wrapped around the block - reportedly bringing nearby foot traffic to a standstill."
""I wanted to meet all the fans, and this was a great opportunity to see some of them and see some of that support [for the show] as well," the rising TV star told ahead of the event. "But also, I think this is the coolest store ever. I'm actually a huge sci-fi nerd!""
Heated Rivalry grew from a Canadian Crave breakout to a global hit on HBO Max, elevating its cast into widely recognized stars. Ksenia Kharlamova, who portrays Svetlana Vetrova, made her first New York City appearance in Times Square with a free, RSVP-only meet-and-greet at tm:rw that drew long lines and social media attention. The event allowed fans to take photos and experience interactive installations. Kharlamova expressed enthusiasm for meeting fans and her love of the store's sci-fi elements. She also recently made her runway debut for Christian Cowan, and season two is confirmed with summer filming planned.
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