Maria Bakalova on Her Breakout Year in Hollywood, ‘Borat’ + Advice to Other Actors

As #Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen takes no prisoners in his dedication to comedy performance; the fact that 24-year-old Bulgarian actor Bakalova not only holds her own but elevates the material is a testament to just how special a performer she is. Now, the Golden Globe and SAG Award nominee (and Critics Choice Award winner!) is eying Oscar gold. She sits with managing editor Benjamin Lindsay to talk about her journey to the film, what these whirlwind last few months have been like, her training, transition to Hollywood, and more! See Backstage’s full slate of digital seminars: -- Connect with Backstage: Web: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: