'Pregnancy Contract: A Love Triangle' Cast: A Closer Look at the Lead Stars

Secrets, betrayal, and unexpected love sit at the center of "Pregnancy Contract: A Love Triangle," a romance drama that follows one woman caught between the life she’s trapped in and the future she never expected. Led by a cast of Ukrainian actors with backgrounds in film, theater, dance, and modeling, the series mixes emotional relationship drama with the fast-paced storytelling common in vertical series.

Drama Overview

Platform: Drama Shorts

Release Date: August 2025

Genre: Romance, drama

Themes: Toxic marriage, hidden pregnancy, betrayal, second chances

The story follows Julia as she navigates a dangerous marriage while trying to protect both her child and the feelings growing between her and Max.

What Is "Pregnancy Contract: A Love Triangle" About?

At the center of the “Pregnancy Contract: A Love Triangle” cast is Julia, a woman who has spent five years trapped in a toxic marriage to a wealthy and powerful man. Throughout their marriage, Julia has struggled with infertility, adding another layer of emotional strain to an already painful relationship.

But everything changes after one night with Max, a gentle waiter who offers her comfort during one of the lowest points in her life. Soon after, Julia discovers she’s pregnant, but the baby isn’t her husband’s.

From there, the story follows Julia as she tries to hide the truth about the pregnancy, protect her child, and decide whether to stay in the safety of her marriage or risk everything for real love.

The series blends emotional romance with high personal stakes, especially as Julia becomes increasingly trapped between fear, loyalty, and the possibility of starting over.

Why People Are Watching

Part of the appeal of "Pregnancy Contract: A Love Triangle" is the emotional tension at the center of the story. The drama combines a secret pregnancy, a toxic marriage, an unexpected romance, and a female lead trying to regain control of her life.

There’s also a strong contrast between the two men in Julia’s life: one represents control and security while the other brings warmth, comfort, and emotional connection. That push and pull shapes much of the story’s tension.

"Pregnancy Contract: A Love Triangle" Cast and Characters

Mary Vysnevska as Julia

Mary Vysnevska plays Julia, the woman caught between a difficult marriage and a growing connection with Max. Julia spends much of the story trying to balance fear, responsibility, and the hope that her life could still change.

Vysnevska is a Ukrainian actress who has worked across both traditional and vertical drama productions. In an interview, she described vertical dramas as exciting because they allow actors to play a wide range of characters with “pretty much no limits” on the kinds of stories they can tell.

She also shared that acting motivates her because storytelling can help viewers “find answers, love, or make important decisions.”

Vysnevska has training in acting for film and television and has appeared in several drama projects in Ukraine and internationally. Her vertical drama credits include "Love at Dangerous Speeds," The Fighter Who Stole My Pulse,” "Stuck with the Spoiled Heiress," "Billionaire’s Maid," "The Billionaire’s Backup Bride," and "Taken by the Italian."

Bogdan Ruban as Max

Bogdan Ruban plays Max, the gentle waiter who becomes Julia’s unexpected source of comfort. His connection with Julia changes the direction of her life and becomes part of the central love triangle.

Ruban is a Ukrainian actor with a background in ballroom dance, theater, and screen acting. He has 13 years of professional ballroom dance experience, three years of dramatic theater experience, and nearly 11 years of on-screen acting experience.

According to Ruban, acting allows him to “fully dive into the character” and forget himself while performing. Apart from performance, his skills also include horseback riding, stage combat, boxing, football, skiing, and stunt work

His other screen credits include "Engaged to the Enemy," "Scarlet Seduction," "The Alpha’s Mate Who Cried Wolf," "Love Captive to the Mafia Boss," "Waking Up Married to My Crush," and "Rejecting My Lycan Mate."

Max Tkachenko as Eric

Max Tkachenko plays Eric, Julia’s powerful husband. Eric represents the controlling marriage Julia is trying to survive, making him one of the main forces behind the story’s conflict.

Tkachenko studied at Ukrainian Film School and Art Act in Kyiv and has experience in dance, modeling, and drama training. He also speaks Ukrainian and Russian.

Behind the Scenes

The cast and production also shared glimpses into filming through social media videos and behind-the-scenes edits.

Drama Shorts posted a “day on set” video from filming, while Tkachenko shared behind-the-scenes images featuring the cast during filming days.