Maria Bakalova, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2021, took first place in the Top 70 list of the most influential Bulgarians in show business, compiled by the Bulgarian edition of Forbes magazine.
"The Year of Maria Bakalova! The winner in the Top 70 ranking for 2021 has reached peaks that no Bulgarian has come close to. Her role in the Hollywood production ‘Borat 2’ brought her nominations for Oscar, Golden Globe. BAFTA and the Critics' Choice Award," the magazine reads.
Maria Bakalova continues to star in Bulgarian films and the actress has received an honorary "Askeer" Award for ambassador of Bulgarian acting.
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