I was born in Irkutsk, Siberia, near the mystical Lake Baikal, where my fascination with images and storytelling first began. As a child, I watched my mother lock herself away in a small darkroom, bathed in red light, where she transformed blank sheets of paper into vivid photographs. That first encounter with the magic of imagery left an imprint on me, shaping my passion for both photography and cinema.

I spent 12 years in Paris before moving to London, where I pursued my creative journey in front of and behind the camera. As an actress, I have worked in feature films, short films, TV series, and music videos in both the UK and France. I’m fluent in English, French, and Russian and have additional skills in underwater acting and VFX makeup. My experience as a writer-director and cinematographer, combined with over a decade as a professional photographer, has deepened my understanding of storytelling, character, and visual language.

Whether I’m acting, directing, or capturing a moment through my lens, my mission remains the same: to reveal something hidden, to uncover emotions, and to bring raw, untold stories to life.