5 things to know about Maria Bakalova, the ‘Borat’ star from that Giuliani scene

Sacha Baron Cohen is still effectively duping Americans into embarrassing stunts. Her handful of professional credits include the Bulgarian dramas and comedies “Last Call,” “The Father” and “Transgression.” Movies Sacha Baron Cohen: ‘It was pretty clear to us’ what Rudy Giuliani did in new ‘Borat’ “Borat” star Sacha Baron Cohen said on “Good Morning America” that he was concerned for actress Maria Bakalova during her scene with Rudy Giuliani. Baron Cohen, a producer on “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” selected Bakalova from more than 600 women around the world who auditioned for Tutar. She felt safe with Baron Cohen during the infamous Giuliani scene Also on Friday, during a joint appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Bakalova thanked Baron Cohen for interrupting her now-infamous exchange with the former New York City mayor. That’s why I’m lucky, because I had them.” Baron Cohen was “quite concerned for her” during the scene and said it was his responsibility as a producer “to ensure that the lead actor is looked after.” She also sneaked into a Trump press conference It’s already public knowledge that Baron Cohen, disguised as President Trump, infiltrated the Conservative Political Action Conference, where Pence was speaking in February.