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US National Society of Film Critics honours Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova

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Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova received the best supporting female role award by the National Society of Film Critics (an American film critic organization) for her performance at the Borat Subsequent Movie film, DPA reported. 

The talented 24-year-old Bulgarian actress graduated from the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia.  She applied for the casting at the last minute and was chosen among 600 female applicants from all over the world. Bakalova plays Tutar Sagdiyev, the 15-year-old daughter of the titular Kazakh journalist portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen.

In her spare time, Bakalova trained rhythmic gymnastics, played the flute and studied contemporary ballet at the National School of Performing Arts in Burgas.




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