Aleksandra Zhivova was born in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR. In 2005 she graduated from VGIK (V. A. Grammatikov's workshop). In the same year, 2005, she made her debut in the series "Turisty", which was created by the LEAN-M production center. For a long time Aleksandra Zhivova appeared only in episodic roles.

In 2008 the actress appeared in the popular television series "Soldaty", playing Private Stas Yaroshenko's beloved, the librarian Alyona. Wide fame was brought to the actress by the role of Sveta in the television series "Ryzhaya".