Although Bakalova didn't intimately know Cohen's work prior to appearing alongside him in the Borat sequel, her director and co-star has been adamant his leading lady get her due now the film has been unleashed upon the world. As IndieWire noted, the British satirist is even campaigning for an Oscar for the Bulgarian star. Naturally, for a young woman who never even imagined herself making it to Hollywood in the first place, the opportunity to do what she loves is exhilarating. "I hadn't spent that much time thinking about bigger movies," Bakalova admitted, explaining, "Most of the parts we are given are like two lines as a prostitute, a hooker, or maybe a Russian mafia person who's not even Bulgarian."
She's incredibly grateful for Borat 2, noting, "Tutar's story is about strong women. The art that Sacha is doing is designed to make the world a better place." The process of nailing the role was grueling, but it was ultimately Cohen who decided Bakalova was up to the challenge after she proved herself fully capable of playing off him in high-stress improvisational situations. The Bulgarian breakout even came up with one of Tutar's funniest lines, asking, "Why is the sky so low?" upon being indoors for the very first time. Clearly, she was destined for comedy!
Bakalova will be associated with Tutar for the foreseeable future, but she has her sights firmly set on the future. With the success of the film, she's now worth $1 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
