I think one of the most incredible things about both her and Sacha's performances is that whenever they were talking privately to each other in "Kazakh", Maria was actually speaking Bulgarian and Sacha was speaking Hebrew. Like, how do you play off of each other so well when you're not even speaking the same language 😂

@lilina_who

3 жыл бұрын

That was the best part. The first few seconds when she spoke I was like "Wait, I actually understand that!" ... Then it hit me, it's a real language, one I speak with my mum and my mum's side of the family every day. That was so funny because it was unexpected. I thought they'd go the same way with her as with Sacha in speaking a non-Slavic language. I also loved the discrepancies in the subtitles when Tutar spoke.

@mytruecrimelibrary

3 жыл бұрын

I love that he speaks Hebrew while playing an anti Semitic character.

@phriedokra6158

3 жыл бұрын

Timing and nuance...

@stealthattack2209

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@nartouzumaki8232

3 жыл бұрын

Talent

She was cutely nervous in this, but you can tell she is genuine and her career is front of her. Shout out to my homie from Bulgaria.

@bmefilms6879

3 жыл бұрын

she dont know you! just kiddin'

@nhokonhokopuala

3 жыл бұрын

This is such a lovely person. I do hope she wins. ❤️

I wish her every success she is a beautiful, intelligent young woman.

@avimech8546

3 жыл бұрын

I too wish her “GREAT SUCCESS” 👍👍

God damn, she is a champion. I'm so glad she auditioned for that movie, I was actually blown away by the relationship they portrayed, it somehow elevated a Borat movie into some real drama along with the laughs. They did so fucking good.

It would have been more dangerous if Maria had a scene with Matt Gaetz instead. And Borat would have had a different line: “She’s 19. She’s too old for you.”

@wms6101

3 жыл бұрын

Put down your khrum!

@borisxbg

3 жыл бұрын

I bet Gaetz will be the main star in Borat 3 :D

@AdamWestish

3 жыл бұрын

What a double standard. Al Franken was forced out for making a joke. Gaetz is telling his fellow racists he's "not leaving" - revolting

@kevin8712

3 жыл бұрын

The Republican after 2020: He could exchange the stars and stripes for the hate symbol readily. His ability to organize and incite insurrections ought to go well in the fight against dictatorships. The Republican's old habits of getting hot and bothered will aid greatly on the movie set. From the Capitol building and the (fake) news room to the comedy club is but a step.

@raymondmejias8071

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Not just an actress, a true hero for exposing a monster, she's a warrior!

@rawdog1999

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was Rudy that was going to do the exposing.

@elbarjones4812

3 жыл бұрын

@@rawdog1999 He tried ...but he could not awaken his dead Pangolin.

@dondragmer2412

3 жыл бұрын

@@elbarjones4812 Please don't insult pangolins.

@godsah

2 жыл бұрын

If a woman like that came on to you you would do the same thing tf

@mutatednut

2 жыл бұрын

@Caius Iulis Caesar Octavianus Augustus I so wish they did wait a little more

Talk about "overnight success", We all hope to see more of Miss Bakalova.

She seems like such a lovely human being

Her mouth is like a permanent smile.

When the movie came out, I was so impressed by her performance and there was next to no information about who she was, what kind of work she did previously etc. I'm so happy for her she gets the attention she deserves from this role.

Now I want to watch this movie again. I'm not even a big fan of the Borat movies but thier dynamic in this sequel was literally perfection.

Genuine talent. Sacha is brilliant, so not surprising he chose to mentor her for the project. Congrats!😊

The way Maria's eyebrows dance along with her emotions is a sensation. I hope she will keep her forehead free from any sort of "treatment" always, because her range of expression is fantastic.

Maria YOU are super talented and intelligent and Sacha was LUCKY TO WORK WITH YOU !! (As I am sure he knows himself!). You have a big future ahead of you my dear! The film was great and you are a star.

Congratulations young lady,! Power to the people baby!

She clarified that this was her first *international* film... she went to drama school and had worked quite a bit in Bulgaria before being cast in Borat. She's no novice, she's a trained and dedicated actor!

I had almost forgotten how the president's lawyer got pranked in a movie and is caught with his hand down his pants because he thinks he's about to get lucky with a 20-year old. ON FILM!! 😅😂🤣

@sarahbarrett1247

3 жыл бұрын

It shows how deluded these men are. To think that they even have a chance with much younger, much better looking women 😂

@sarahbarrett1247

3 жыл бұрын

@Unknown Variable yup 🤮 is also the perfect emoji for that situation

@thingamabob3902

3 жыл бұрын

@@sarahbarrett1247 did you forget money ? They usually get their wishes ... not with everyone ofc but probably enough

@_Atzin

3 жыл бұрын

In the movie, I'm fairly certain that Rudy is told that she was 16

@deedeeannash

3 жыл бұрын

Her character is 16. Ghouliani was told she was 16 years old, the old puke.

She deserves an Oscar. I think she did more for comedy and reality at a time when it was needed than anything else that was produced.

Well deserved Nom.. but she should also win a National Medal of Freedom for the risks she took to show Rudy's true colors.

@ericminch

3 жыл бұрын

There is no National Medal of Freedom. There is a Presidential Medal of Freedom, which includes luminaries such as Rush Limbaugh, Tiger Woods, and Devin Nunes. Do you think she belongs in that company?

@robertaclark6079

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericminch NOOOOO...she is so much better than they are 🤩 Edit: OK, maybe Tiger's level of play earned it.

@colwilliamnoydb4134

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericminch Rush sure the Frak didn't deserve it. Everyone Dotard handed it to was a joke.

@dondragmer2412

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericminch Rush Limbaugh and Devin Nunes? I think she soars far above their company.

@edub9930

3 жыл бұрын

She should win every award for fooling el creepo alone. Sheez that was amazing 👏

She is brilliant. Great personality and genius actor. Go get that Oscar!

She seems like a really sweet young person. She did awesome in the movie, she seems truly thankful of her rise and of Sasha, and seems pretty deserving of all the props and accolades.

She's literally being talkative and confident and people are commenting that she's shy or nervous? I love how people keep categorizing foreign stars as nervous when they stutter on an American talk show. You realize that English isn't her first language, right? Oh yeah, and foreigners must be so nervous because America is just so great...

@Daniels656993

3 жыл бұрын

It looked like she was nervous or maybe it's excitement that was showing. Sometimes they can be misinterpreted.

@LorenzoDoesntExist

3 жыл бұрын

@@Daniels656993 Finally getting to zoom on the illustrious American late night. Oh yeah, she looked so nervous from excitement just now. She couldn't even speak!

@dondragmer2412

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't think she was shy or nervous at all. She struck me as really confident and excited, in the sense of enthusiastic.

Before I even saw the movie, I was campaigning for Maria Bakalova to get an Oscar for her performance. Just from watching clips! But then I saw it and felt like she deserved ALL the awards. They should give her best sound editing just because she was that good!! Well deserved Maria!!!

She’s adorable! And a great actor as well.

Hands down deserves an Oscar, she came from no where and then on my monitor watching a random movie. Her performance was so good she stole the show! Sacha must be so happy he found such an amazing side-kick and must be so proud of her! Give this beautiful girl & talented up-coming actress an Oscar!

Her performance was amazing in that movie. She definitely deserves to win the award.

She’s so crazy talented! And can we take a moment to appreciate her look? She looks stunning. Every detail is very well executed.

I love the joy in Stephen's face during this interview

i love this women, i hope she continues to make films.

i still think about the dance scene. she definitely deserves whatever awards she's nominated for.... but i hope i never have to see that again.

What a beautiful incredibly talented young woman... a real breath of fresh air, a true raw diamond... i just hope for her (and us), that she will not allow to be polished the Hollywood way... find yourself a role in a dramatic role off Hollywood, the way Kate Winslet did just after Titanic... i am sure most cinema lovers will agree with me, that both, your talent and potential, know no limits... from the bottom of my heart... all the best to you darling...

She did a boss job, and I wish her a marvelous career

I'm just so impressed with her lifelong accomplishments. What a talented person!

She’s so pretty! She made me laugh along with Sacha. I love them both. Sacha is the BEST 💯

"Alone with Rudy". That sounds exactly as scary as the book "Alone with the Devil".

She’s so pretty she shines like a star in the night sky she’s so beautiful 💕💕💕

She's an amazing representation for our country. And we definitely needed some good PR, especially since Vlad Tenev of Robinhood made the worst representation of Bulgaria few months ago.

@jsl8461

3 жыл бұрын

She exhibited great courage, good comedic timing, and absolutely AMAZING improv skills. She's like the Christoph Waltz of "Inglourious Basterds" -- absolutely essential to the film. I hope her next project can be something safer and something with less gross-out comedy.

@xanderprangler8621

3 жыл бұрын

Why does Tenev misrepresent or gives a bad image to Bulgaria? He moved to the USA at the age of 5. I can't imagine what's the connection between his home country and his business practices... plus having financial double-standards is the most American thing xD

@specialpatrolgroup92

3 жыл бұрын

Who is that?

@geoffreycharles6330

3 жыл бұрын

Most Americans don't know Vlad Tenev is from Bulgaria. Best case scenario people think he's Russian.

@hubertsang7418

3 жыл бұрын

Do not forget Veselin Topalov.

I think Ms. Bakolova did a phenomenal acting job, and she certainly deserves to be nominated, and possibly win an Oscar. Plus she is absolutely beautiful! If she needs an escort for the awards show, I am available.

@darthknightwingphoenix2081

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think we're in her league, dude.

@galahadgarza6905

3 жыл бұрын

@@darthknightwingphoenix2081 sadly, you’re probably right.

Maria sooooo deserves to win the Oscar for her performance!

She is a queen!!!

National treasure. This film is historical reference.

she is simply magnificen, I have no words

She's A STAR 🌟 ✨

I thought she was fantastic in the Borat movie. She was as good at it as SBC and he’s at the top of his game

"So you watch (the Oscars) in the middle of the night there because of the time difference?" Very American question.

Her words about Sasha were so sweet.

I really hope we get to see this lovely young lady in more films here in the States and treaded right by hollywood .

She is the heart of the movie ♥️

I love how careful she's answering the question about Rudy, bless her,

She made that movie great imo!

I think she has a real chance of winning if we consider that the Academy likes to give Best Supporting Oscars to newcomers.

She is just the most adorable little creature ❤️

She absolutely should get the Oscar! Hope to see her in more films soon!

did not expect her to be bulgarian and only 24 years old!!

@_trauermarsch_

3 жыл бұрын

we love her. but of course bulgarian media (including her old acting teacher, a very creepy old man in his own right) said all sorts of nasty things about her. because she's talented and gorgeous and smart and incredibly successful. it makes them nervous lol.

@xmlthegreat

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I feel kind of jealous I'm 2 years older and I've got nothing to show for it

@nigelnix1

3 жыл бұрын

with excellent English proficiency.

@marshmallowdiptaco

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe change your stereotypes about Bulgarians? Idk

@geoffreycharles6330

3 жыл бұрын

@@nigelnix1 obviously English proficiency is not necessary to be nominated for the Oscar since if it were, you would have been too.

she is adorable. i hope they find roles that let her showcase more of her acting skills

She's beautiful.

What a gem!

like everyone else has said, she seems lovely, but also: THAT BLOUSE. it's gorgeous!!!

Well done Maria, you are awesome!

What a nice person. Very genuine.

She's done more to improve US/Bulgarian relations than a boatload of diplomats. What a delightful dish!

Being anywhere near Rudy G will scare anybody

@Ironraven001

3 жыл бұрын

His brain juice might leak on you!

@ameliecarre4783

3 жыл бұрын

Do you mean scar?

Why is no one commenting about how funny she was in the movie?

@edelweiss8168

3 жыл бұрын

The scene that left me on the floor was the menstruation one. So outrageously funny.

SHE BETTER WIN THE OSCAR

This lady was brilliant. Her future is really bright.

She was wonderful in that film. Fearless.

Very charming, impressive and genuine young woman.

Her performance was brilliant... she was able to keep up with Sasha at every moment...I hope she has much success

@dondragmer2412

3 жыл бұрын

Sacha

Adorable AF.

The thumbnail spells her name incorrectly in both of her interview parts. Yes, I put this on both videos.

I hope she wins she’s so beautiful I love her 😍

Maria Bakalova is beautiful!

hes like a hero in a borat costume. borat is the hero america NEEDS AND DESERVES!

She’s great!

*I KNOW MARIA* she is a friend of my ex-girlfriend, they come from the same city Burgas in Bulgaria.

Maria is great! Bulgaria loves you! ❤️

She's great!

From one Maria to another, well done. I probably would have broken out in hives from anxiety had I been in her shoes.

i love her so much

She was fantastic.

Brilliant! My own introduction to Sasha Baron Cohen's dramatic role was with Hugo and I had only known him as a comedic actor so it was as shocking to me as it was to watch Hugh Laurie's sudden turnaround as House since I'd only known him as Bertie Wooster and from the Blackadder series.

Maria Bakalova is the best actress in the whole flat world

She is so beautiful

Bravo, Maria. Bravo.

I love that last photo where Stephen is the spit and image of a much-younger Elvis Costello.

She is beautiful

Shes so cute. Congrats on this.shout out from neighbor country MK!

This woman is a comic genius. I anticipate her having a badass career ahead of her!!!

HOPE SHE WINS!

Oh wow, she's so pretty.

Great Success I excite

Wow 🤩

Gosh. You can see how uncomfortable she is when the subject of that scene with Guiliani comes up. I imagine either from remembering feeling alarmed or scared, from how much it's been publicized and maybe she braces herself against being seen internationally only through that frame of reference as an actor, both, neither....either way, my heart broke a little when she went from comfort and joy to a contracted posture and forced smile.

she better win the oscar - fantastic performance

Very nice. Yakhshimash.

Maria for culture ministers! The cycle of life

CIA/FBI should hire Sasha to catch some of the sexual predators,pedophiles,...,etc. running around in the political arena. I recall To Catch a Predator ran into issues; over entrapment allegations??? Anyhow, any elected officials should be held to a higher standard than regular citizens, not the other way around.

@dashanthonyflagg9562

3 жыл бұрын

wow. do you people ever turn off the bullshit? or at least direct it towards the people who are really predators. like trump (there's multiple videos of trump with jeffery epstein, he threw parties with him in Florida!) and gaetz, jim jordan, and the slew of other republicans who have been convicted of pedophilia. but back to my original question. do you ever take a break? do you have to put your filthy 2 cents in everywhere. it's obviously misguided and partisan based nonsense. give it a rest.

@cassandraluckert8115

3 жыл бұрын

@@dashanthonyflagg9562 pretty sure that's exactly what the commenter was talking about. You bad at reading or do you just enjoy over reacting for no reason?

@davidp2707

3 жыл бұрын

Like Gaetz? I think they tried already

She is quite a firecracker.

That accent man 💚 She's great

@dondragmer2412

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet accent. And though she talks very fast I can understand every word. Shows that she's whip smart.

I know I speak for many people when I say I wish her the absolute best, hope she keeps that down to earth-slightly nervous to be in such a bright spot light. Too bad she wasn't able to bear spray rudy giuliani when he was "excitedly tucking in his shirt" even though his hand was 100% latched on his limp, short, pepper and peas, while laying down facing her. Shes already a star, hope she's only just beginning. By no means do I mean to cross any lines ( like guliani) but she really does grow more beautiful every time I see her