Mariya Poroshina is a noted Russian stage and film actress, famous for her portrayal of Svetlana - the leading female character in exceptionally successful fantasy drama Night Watch and its sequel.Mariya was born into a cultivated family. Her mother worked on operatic productions and her father was a folk singer. Mariya started taking ballet and singing classes at the age of 5. By the time she finished school, her future had been settled: encouraged by her parents she entered Moscow Drama Sc ...[Read Story]