The first time Maria Bakalova came to New York City, she had to flee. She was in disguise, shooting a scene for 2020’s “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” that put her alone in a hotel room with Rudy Giuliani.

Bulgarian actress, Maria Bakalova, 28, was fearless in “Borat.” Now she’s ferocious as Donald Trump’s first wife Ivana in “The Apprentice.”

Speculation surrounding Maria Bakalova‘s portrayal of Ivana Trump in The Apprentice has increased. She has now clarified that the movie is not political and does not aim to critique Donald Trump‘s political career.