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 an actress and model from Russia and America. Many people know her as a model who held the briefcases on the TV game show Deal or No Deal from 2006 to 2009.
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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. This move was to follow her dream of becoming an actress. She is currently learning Wushu. She also takes special stunt classes. This helps her do her own action scenes in movies. Anya is now a citizen of the United States.
Anya's Career in TV and Movies
Becoming a Game Show Model
In 2006, Anya became a model on the popular NBC game show, Deal or No Deal. Her job was to hold case #10. During a special "Big Money Week" in the first season, she held case #19. She continued in this role until the show ended in 2009.
Music Videos and Magazines
In 2007, Anya appeared in a music video. She played an angel character from a famous painting called "The Wounded Angel". This was for the song "Amaranth" by the metal band Nightwish.
Anya was also featured in Stuff magazine in August 2007. She appeared on the cover of Runway Magazine. Seven other Deal or No Deal models were with her.
Acting Roles
Anya has acted in several TV shows and movies.
- In 2008, she played Jessica Jaynes. This was in an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation called "Drop's Out".
- She also appeared in TV commercials for "Skinit". This product makes 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 Knight Rider. She played a character named Ivana Alexandrovna.
- Anya played Rebeka in the 2010 superhero movie Iron Man 2.
- In 2011, she starred as Sarah in the film Zombie Apocalypse. This movie was made by Syfy and The Asylum.
- In 2012, Anya played Elena Romanova. This was on the ABC Family show Melissa & Joey.
- She also filmed a funny TV pilot called Nat & Olga. In this show, she played the main character, Nat.
- In April, Anya played Darla McKendrick. This was in the TV series Femme Fatales.
- In 2018, she had a guest role as Irina Zemanova. This was in the S.W.A.T. episode "Source".
Personal Life
Anya Monzikova married Josh Fritts on June 5, 2010. They had a son together in 2014. His name is August.
See also
In Spanish: Anya Monzikova para niños
