Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

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.

"I was on location when I found out about the nomination. The words in Bulgarian definitely make me happiest, because I am and will always remain a Bulgarian girl. I'm proud of that.' That's what said exclusively for NOVA TV Maria Bakalova, our first actress to receive an Oscar nomination.

So what did YOU do at 5 am after staying up all night for your prom? Maria Bakalova became a movie star.

With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a very socially distanced 78th Golden Globe Awards trudged on in the midst of the pandemic and amid a storm of criticism for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, with top awards going to "Nomadland," "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," "The Crown" and "Schitt's Creek."

The Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova won an award at the London Critics' Circle. Bakalova was named supporting actress of the year for her role in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, The Guardian reported.

Maria Bakalova was nominated alongside Ellen Burstyn (Pieces of a Woman) and Amanda Seyfried (Mank).

Maria Bakalova. Photo: Felicity Kay (Public Eye Communications).

The nomination makes Bakalova the first Bulgarian actress recognised on such a level in the film industry. She has been nominated alongside Kate Hudson (Music), Michelle Pfeiffer (French Exit), Rosamund Pike (I Care a Lot), and Anya Taylor-Joy (Emma).

The 24-year-old Bulgarian actress made her big screen debut alongside Sacha Baron Cohen in the comedy sequel, playing Borat Sagdiyev's daughter Tutar and winning much acclaim for her performance.  Fans had called for Maria to be nominated for an Oscar and she could be well on her way in light of the new development with the Golden Globes.  According to Variety, the Hollywood Foreign Press Assoc