Not many actresses can enter Hollywood as swiftly and loudly as @mariabakalovaofficial did. After starring in the sequel to Borat, Bakalova garnered critical acclaim, winning her a Critics Choice award and an Oscar nomination. But before all the awards and red carpets, there was just Maria — a girl in Bulgaria with dreams of becoming an actress. It's safe to say those dreams have come true. With her latest project, @a24's @bodiesbodiesbodies, both Bakalova and her character push themselves out of their respective comfort zones. Amidst the blood, TikTok dances, and sword-wielding Pete Davidson, Bakalova brings a quiet, understated presence that the film requires. After greeting one another with ‘Zdrasti’ [hello in Bulgarian], Maria Bakalova sits down with 1883 Magazine for her cover story to discuss everything from Bodies Bodies Bodies, what it was like to slap Pete Davidson in the face in the film, her dream of bringing films from the East and the West together, and more. Read the full cover story now https://1883magazine.com/maria-bakalova/ interview by @kelseyjbarnes photography @kategarnerphoto @boltagencyuk styling @janellermiller @aframe_agency hair @bybyronw makeup @brittanykleslie production @angeliki__s photo assistants @quentinsofio + @grace_inspace styling assistants @brandonmichaelg + Nik Sanchez Wong #mariabakalova #bodiesbodiesbodies