Kristina Anapau

'Kristina Anapau' (qv) is an actress, writer, and producer. Born in Hawaii, 'Kristina Anapau' (qv) spent her youth studying classical ballet, music and theatre. She graduated from high school at the age of 15 and, that same year began her studies at The University of Hawaii. With dreams of pursuing a professional dance career, Anapau's life would soon take a fateful turn, as she was cast in Universal Television's _Escape from Atlantis (1997)_ (qv), landing her first professional starring role at the age of 16. Soon after, she relocated to Los Angeles where she continued to work steadily, both theatrically and commercially. At age 20, Kristina landed a recording contract with Hollywood Records and spent much of that year recording an album and opening for 'Destiny's Child' (qv) on MTV's TRL Tour, but her true love and passion remained performing in film and television.Anapau has trained and performed theatrically under the tutelage of The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and on the ballet front with American Ballet Theater and The Joffrey Ballet in New York City.She acted alongside Golden Globe-winner 'Diane Venora' (qv) and 'Greg German' (qv) in ThinkFilm's independent feature _Self Medicated (2005)_ (qv), winner of over 35 international film awards. Anapau starred with 'Christina Ricci' (qv) and 'Jesse Eisenberg' (qv) in Dimension Films' thriller, _Cursed (2005)_ (qv), directed by 'Wes Craven' (qv), and shined as Cassie Merteuil in the Sony Pictures/Newmarket Films release _Cruel Intentions 3 (2004)_ (qv). She appeared in the films _Madison (2001)_ (qv), starring 'Jim Caviezel' (qv) and 'Bruce Dern' (qv), as well as, the Lionsgate comedy, _100 Girls (2000)_ (qv).Her television credits are impressive as Kristina has recurred and guest starred in many noteworthy productions, including: _True Blood (2008)_ (qv), _The Glades (2010)_ (qv), _House (2004)_ (qv), _Monk (2002)_ (qv), _CSI: NY (2004)_ (qv), _Without a Trace (2002)_ (qv), _Once and Again (1999)_ (qv), _General Hospital (1963)_ (qv) and _Knight Rider (2008)_ (qv). She also starred opposite popular comedian 'Dane Cook' (qv) in the Sony Television-produced pilot _Cooked (2005)_ (qv).Anapau recurred on the hit HBO series _True Blood (2008)_ (qv) as the enchanting Maurella. She played Galina in 'Darren Aronofsky' (qv)'s _Black Swan (2010)_ (qv), in which she acted opposite Oscar-winner 'Natalie Portman' (qv), 'Mila Kunis' (qv), 'Winona Ryder' (qv) and 'Barbara Hershey' (qv).In her spare time, Anapau enjoys skiing and horseback riding. She has been a contributing editorial writer for The Stndrd Magazine and The Hollywood Film Journal among others. Anapau is a graduate of Skidmore College in New York.::Eden Wallace (revised)