Maria Bakalova was born in 1996 in Burgas, Bulgaria. She is best known for her stand-out performance in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020) as the title character’s daughter. Bakalova has received numerous accolades for her daring and hilarious performance, including a Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also received a Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA, and Academy Award nomination for the performance.