Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Burgas, Bulgaria |
Latest News about Maria Bakalova
15/02/2025
Bakalova officially denied media speculation that she would portray legendary Bulgarian singer Lili Ivanova in the upcoming film 'Lili - Love Is Life'. Her agency, Key Academmy, confirmed she did not apply for the role, did not participate in casting, and had no discussions with the production team regarding the project.
01/01/2025
Maria Bakalova announced she will star in and produce her first Bulgarian movie titled 'Triumph', a dark comedy based on true events from the 1990s after the fall of Communism. The film centers on Bulgarian army officials collaborating with psychics to locate a rumored alien artifact intended to restore Bulgaria's honor and change history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Maria Bakalova is a Bulgarian actress and producer known for her breakthrough role as Tutar Sagdiyev in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. | |
| She is the first Bulgarian actress to receive nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award. | |
| Bakalova joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a member of the Actors Branch in 2021. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | Bakalova majored in acting for drama theatre at the National School of Arts in Burgas, with a second major in flute. She graduated from Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts in 2019. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Valcho Bakalov |
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| Mother | Rumiana Bakalova |
| Siblings | (only child) |
Career
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Favourites
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mariabakalovaofficial/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Maria Bakalova is a talented Bulgarian actress with roles in multiple films. | |
| 2. She became well-known worldwide for her portrayal of Tutar Sagdiyev in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020). | |
| 3. Maria has had a deep love for the performing arts from a young age. | |
| 4. She began singing lessons and playing the flute around age six. | |
| 5. She was initially credited as Irina Nowak in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm before her involvement was later revealed. | |
| 6. She became the first Bulgarian actress to be nominated for Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award nominations. | |
| 7. She denied rumors that she would portray legendary Bulgarian singer Lili Ivanova in the film 'Lili - Love Is Life', stating she did not apply for the role or participate in casting |