Maria Bakalova

Maria Valcheva Bakalova is a Bulgarian actress. Bakalova rose to prominence after starring in the 2020 mockumentary film Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Her performance in the film earned her various accolades, including a Critics' Choice Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. Born and raised in Burgas, Bakalova began her career in Bulgarian cinema by starring in film productions while attending the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia.