Nelli Uvarova

Nelli Uvarova was born in Mažeikiai, Lithuania[1] to a Russian father and Armenian mother.

In 2001, Uvarova joined Russian Academic Youth Theatre, where she played many prominent roles.

However, a one man show Rules of Behavior in Modern Society, became one of her most striking works.

The role of a charming ugly girl, (Katya) Yekaterina Pushkareva, in the TV series Not Born Beautiful (2005) became a real breakthrough in Nelly’s career and brought her national love and fame.

In 2007, Uvarova won Lithuanian Kids Choice award for Personality of the Year.