Polina Frantsena is a Russian film actress and model.
Polina was born in Moscow

Moscow

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, Russia

Russia

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. Her family moved to Boston

Boston

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, Massachusetts

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 , U.S.

United States

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, where she was quickly discovered by a modeling scout. Polina soon moved to New York City

New York City

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 where she pursued a successful modeling career appearing in advertisements for such brands as Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch

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, L'Oréal

L'Oréal

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, TRESemmé

TRESemmé

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, Benetton

Benetton Group

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, Puma

PUMA AG

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, and many others. In 2008 she appeared on the cover of Moby

Moby

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’s hit album “Last Night

Last Night (Moby album)

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”.

While living in New York City Polina attended the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts

Tisch School of the Arts

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 at New York University

New York University

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 where she studied directing and psychology. While at NYU she also attended the internationally acclaimed Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. After receiving several parts in feature films such as Sex and The City: The Movie, and The Last International Playboy

The Last International Playboy

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she moved to Los Angeles

Los Ángeles

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to pursue her passion of acting.

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