A noble family with Georgian, Russian, and Armenian roots. Prince Iveriko (Ilya Davidovich) Mikeladze (1877-1931) was a judge and lawyer, participating in the White movement during the Civil War in Russia. His wife, Sofia Pelopidovna Latri Mikeladze (1878-1943), was the granddaughter of the Russian artist Ivan Aivazovsky. Their daughter, Miki Iveria, was born on June 14, 1910, in Crimea under the name Princess Gayane Mikeladze. She became an actress and writer, known for the films 'Fiddler on the Roof' (1971), 'The Omen' (1976), 'The Dark Crystal' (1982), and QB VII (1974). She passed away on March 29, 1994, in London, England. Her stage name was taken from the ancient name of Georgia.