Natalia's Bio

Natalia was born and raised near Ramenskoe, Russia. This area is a one hour train ride from Moscow. While growing up, she participated in the usual activities of family life, singing, and school.

Natalia's parents were both well educated. Her father received numerous honors as an engineer in aeronautics and aviation. Her mother was a manager in a business office.

As a teenager, Natalia played and performed in neighborhood activities with her sister. Natalia was always very active and played volleyball, tennis, and even climbed neighborhood trees.

After what Americans call high school, Natalia applied and was accepted at the Russian Academy of Theatrical Arts. Her acceptance at this school at this time was a high honor for a Russian woman from outside Moscow and she celebrated that acceptance with her family.

Since entering the academy, Natalia has participated in a wide variety of the performing arts in Russia, Italy, and America. Her professional resume, as you can see, gives an overview of her activities. Currently, she is living and performing in Moscow.

Resume

ACADEMIC

Russian Academy of Theatrical Arts

1991-1995

University Degree, Moscow, Russia
4 years of intensive training in all aspects of the performing arts, including music, dance, acting, directing, scene-study, play analysis, choreography, philosophy, world music history, world art history, and production.

LEAD ROLES
  • "Amanda" in "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams
  • "Olga" in "Three Sisters" by Anton Chekov
  • "Willie" in "Condemned House" by Tennessee Williams

SPECIAL HONORS
  • Selected to represent the academy at the Italian School of Theatre, Montecino, Italy for a two month performance as "Ophilia" in Shakespear's "Hamlet"
  • Awarded a Diploma in the Performing Arts

Russian Cinematographic Institute

1996

Post Graduate Study, Moscow, Russia
1 year of advanced training in the performing arts with emphasis on directing, cinematography, and production

Professional Vocal Training

1991-present
Continuous instruction in all aspects of vocal performance including classical and modern by professional voice instructors in Moscow Prior instruction by various instructors since age 4


THEATRICAL

Moscow Theatre

1995-1999
LEAD ROLES
  • "Anfisa Antenigina" in "My Poor Balzaminov"
  • "Princess" in "Who Can Kiss the Princess?"
  • "Gizel" in "Not For Audience Viewing"
  • "Wife of fifth person" in "Two Smallest"
  • "Tamara" in "Crow Feet"
SPECIAL HONORS
  • Nominated for a Russian national "Chaika" award in 1996 as the Best Newcomer for her lead role in "My Poor Balzaminov." This award is similar to the American "Tony" Award.
  • "Crow Feet" was selected for a national Russian tour with Natalia in the lead female role and her husband in the lead male role in 1997
Moscow Childrens' Theatre

2002
Script writer "Russian Adaptation of Snow Queen" Performed at the Theatre, April 2002


VOCAL PERFORMANCES
Film
"Busy Place" Released in Russia in late 1998 Sang 9 songs, dubbed for the female lead performer Film CD Soundtrack released 1999.
Music

1991-present
Individual study and performances of traditional Russian and World Folk songs with adaptations from the original by the artist.
1995-present
Classical performances at the Russian Museum of Film Art

2000-present
Recorded and released "Listen With Your Heart" with Chicago's Orbert Davis
Film Roles

2000
American Independent Film "Postmark Paradise"
Lead Role "Viktoria"
Distributed by Outrider Pictures and Zia Film International
2001
Russian Cable Series "Fighting Without Rule "
Lead Role
Russian Cable Distribution and Television in the Ukraine
2002
Russian Cable Series "Lion's Peace"
Broadcast Nationwide April, 2002 Primetime
Second Lead - female role
Special Honors
Winner in Nomination "Legioner" for "Postmark Paradise" Awarded August, 2001, for the "Best Performance" in a Foreign Film By the Russian Actors' Guild. This award is similar to the Awards given by the Screen Actors' Guild in America