Maria Bakalova

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an awareness campaign aimed at reducing US visa refusals for Bulgarian citizens, with the goal of bringing the refusal rate below 3%. This would make Bulgaria eligible for visa-free travel to the United States, a significant milestone for many aspiring travelers.

Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova will take the stage as the host of the 37th European Film Awards on December 7, 2024, in Lucerne, Switzerland. The prestigious event will be held at the KKL Luzern, an architectural gem designed by Jean Nouvel, and will gather around 1,000 international guests to celebrate the achievements of European cinema.

Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova has revealed that she spent hours studying photographs of Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife, to prepare for her role in the film "The Apprentice." In an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian, Bakalova discussed her preparation for the character in director Ali Abbasi's production, which is currently playing in North American th

Vogue magazine has recently named Sofia as the most dynamic city in Europe, spotlighting the Bulgarian capital as an unexpected yet thrilling urban destination. The article, known for its fashion and lifestyle insights, portrays Sofia as a city where ancient history and modern innovation coexist harmoniously.

The film "Triumph" by Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov has been selected as Bulgaria's entry for the international film category at the 97th Academy Awards, as announced by the National Film Center.

The next edition of the festival will be held on July 5 and 6, 2025

The Hollywood celebrity will be a special guest at the festival, which will be held on July 6 and 7 at the Inter Expo Center

At the Cannes Film Festival, a biographical movie featuring Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova, titled "The Intern," made its debut, as reported by BTA. Directed by Iranian-born filmmaker Ali Abbasi, the film garnered an eight-minute standing ovation following its premiere screening at the festival palace, with Abbasi commenting that it's time for political films to return.

Maria Bakalova, the Bulgarian breakout star from the hit movie "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," is set to embark on a thrilling new adventure alongside Hollywood heavyweights Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh.

Earlier today, at a press conference, the films competing for the "Palme d'Or" at this year's Cannes Film Festival were announced. The Cannes Film Festival is considered the most prestigious in the film industry, and only a few titles are selected for its official program, guaranteeing them the most glamorous and high-profile premieres.