Born in Kishinyov, Moldavian SSR, USSR. Lived in Northern Africa, Algeria and Europe, before moving to the United States in 1991. Studied, Eastern Philosophy, Business Marketing and variety of disciplines at Maharishi International University in Fairfield, IA. Graduated with MBA in 1995. Studied Meisner acting technique under Steven Black, and further with Bill Alderson. Currently continuing with her acting and writing work in Los Angeles, CA.