Anya Monzikova facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anya Monzikova
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Monzikova in 2008
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| Born |
Anna Gennadievna Monzikova
August 25, 1984 Vologda, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Josh Fritts
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| Children | 2 |
Anya Monzikova (born August 25, 1984) is a Russian-American model and actress. She is well-known for being a suitcase model on the American game show, Deal or No Deal.
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Early Life and Training
Anya Monzikova was born in Vologda, which was part of the Soviet Union at the time. She lived in Russia until she was eight years old. Then, her family moved to Florida in the United States.
After finishing high school, Anya moved to Los Angeles. She wanted to become an actress. To prepare for action roles, she studies Wushu. She also takes stunt classes. This helps her perform her own stunts in movies. Anya is now a citizen of the United States.
Anya's Career in Entertainment
Anya Monzikova has had many roles in television and movies. She started her career in 2003.
Becoming a Game Show Model
In 2006, Anya became a model on the popular NBC game show, Deal or No Deal. On the show, she held case number 10. During a special "Big Money Week" in the first season, she held case number 19. She continued her role on the show until it ended in 2009.
Music Videos and Magazines
In 2007, Anya appeared in a music video for the Finnish metal band Nightwish. She played an angel character in their music video for the song "Amaranth". This song was from their album Dark Passion Play.
Anya was also featured in Stuff magazine in August 2007. She was also on the cover of Runway Magazine. She appeared with seven other models from Deal or No Deal.
Acting Roles in TV and Movies
Anya Monzikova has acted in several TV shows and films.
- In 2008, she played Jessica Jaynes in an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The episode was called "Drop's Out".
- She also appeared in TV commercials for "Skinit". These commercials showed customizable phone covers.
- In 2009, Anya was in the movie Surrogates. She was credited as "Beautiful Woman" in the film.
- She had a guest role in the TV series Knight Rider. She played a character named Ivana Alexandrovna.
- In 2010, Anya played Rebeka in the movie Iron Man 2.
- In 2011, she played Sarah in the Syfy film Zombie Apocalypse.
- In 2012, she appeared in the ABC Family show Melissa & Joey. She played Elena Romanova.
- She also filmed a comedy pilot called Nat & Olga. In this show, she played the main character, Nat.
- In April 2012, Anya played Darla McKendrick in the TV series Femme Fatales.
- In 2013, she had a role in an episode of The Client List.
- In 2018, she was a guest star in the TV series S.W.A.T.. She played Irina Zemanova in the episode "Source".
Personal Life
Anya Monzikova married Josh Fritts on June 5, 2010. The couple welcomed their son, August, in 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Anya Monzikova para niños
