School was never my top priority, even though I managed to do well in all my classes. Some teachers hated me and thought I had a bad attitude, but most adored me for my outgoing and daring personality. I remember when my favorite homeroom teacher told me that she could see me being a great actress someday. Ironically, I wasn’t even thinking of going into showbiz at the time!

I’ve always had many hobbies and took a lot of extra curricular classes after school: I went to music school for 6 years and learned how to sing and play the piano. I also went to art school and web-design classes. I played basketball for a few years and studied foreign languages. At the age of twelve I first started shooting and I’m hoping to become an NRA certified firearms instructor soon. In high school I was on the student council and was responsible for organizing special events and talent shows. My mom used to get mad because I would spend more time on my projects than on my school work, but I somehow managed to balance both and graduated with honors at the age of 16. This is when my parents gave me a choice whether I wanted to stay and go to a University in Moscow or move to the United States and go to college there. And even though I love my country very much, with all its advantages and flaws, I decided to explore new territory and moved to America. It wasn’t an easy decision but I don’t regret it at all.

I never considered modeling or acting seriously before I moved, but very quickly I realized that New York is full of opportunities and I definitely have what it takes to be a successful model and actress. I love being in front of the camera. I’m a natural at pretty much everything: dancing, singing, acting and modeling. I have a unique personality and view on things and I’m definitely not your average 18-year old girl. I’m sure that with the right training I can become a very serious quadruple threat and I am a fast and eager learner

Personally, I’m on a mission to turn myself into a human lie detector through the study of the psychology and body language of people, and I want to be able to apply these skills in my everyday life, use them to reach my goals in business and showbiz. I also want to prove to the world that natural blondes aren’t necessarily dumb and needy.

A little bit more info about me – I’m never possessive, I always try to stay optimistic and look on the bright side of things, I’m easily irritated and I try to avoid any unnecessary drama in my life. I’m open-minded and I always try to stay alert and present, in the moment, analyzing what’s happening and taking appropriate actions. I don’t like feeling obligated to do something – I treasure my freedom. And I believe everything in life happens for a reason. So I never regret the things that have already happened.

To make a proper introduction, I wanted to ask those who know me best how they view me. After all, perception is reality! So here’s what they tell me – Angelina is funny and entertaining, outgoing… a loyal friend who exudes confidences and has a constant humorous presence. She is the rare combination of beauty and intelligence, defined by enthusiasm and boundless energy, true in heart and soul, helpful and caring, funny and cute… a best friend.

O yea… and I’m going to be the next face of Guess