'Borat 2's Maria Bakalova found out about her Oscar nomination while filming with Judd Apatow

‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ also garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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It’s not every day that you find out you’ve won an Oscar. For Maria bakalova, the shooting star of Borat Post Movie, the news came in the middle of a scene for his next project. Bakalova is currently filming The bubble, a new Judd Apatow comedy about actors filming a movie in the middle of a pandemic. According to Variety, Bakalova was filming a scene next to Pedro Pascal when he learned of his great victory.

“We were in the middle of a take,” Bakalova said. “I was like, ‘Oh, did I do something wrong?'”

Bakalova said she wanted to focus on work instead of “being greedy,” so they continued filming. But Apatow came in and broke the news of her first Oscar nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category. While the comedy actress “trembled” with excitement, Pascal took to Twitter to celebrate the news and praise his co-star.

Borat Post Movie also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, the same category in which Borat received a nomination. Bakalova’s recognition remains one of the most prominent, not only for her committed acting, but also because the Oscars have been famous for failing to recognize comedy films. Even if they lack the cachet or glamor of typical awards show fare, the experience of a well-executed comedy performance is something that cannot be overlooked.

Maria Bakalova and Sacha Baron Cohen in Borat 2 — Image via Amazon Studios

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In Borat Post Movie, Bakalova plays Tutar Sagdiyev, the daughter of Sacha Baron CohenBorat. Bakalova infuses new heights of humor and a surprising amount of heart that really catches the viewer off guard. Her acting could have easily fallen by the wayside compared to Cohen’s antics, but she is more than matched with his energy. The fact that she was relatively unknown only added to the joy of seeing the incredible transformation and commitment she brought to the film.

It’s a moment that could lead to more recognition for comedic roles in awards season, especially one that’s just as brave as the one Bakalova gives. She is often in danger, including a particularly awkward scene with Rudy giuliani – which has more than demonstrated that it deserves such recognition. However, Bakalova still faces major awards competition as she will compete against the Oscar winner. Olivia colman for his work in The father, Amanda seyfried for Mank, Yuh-jung youn for Threatening, Y Glenn Close for Hillbilly Elegy. However, his role in The bubble It will surely be a highly-watched performance after his Oscar nomination. The details of that new movie are very secret, although with Bakalova at the helm, it is something to watch out for.