Mariya Poroshina is a noted Russian stage and film actress, famous for her portrayal of Svetlana - the female lead in the vampire franchise 'Night Watch' and 'Day Watch'.
Mariya was born in Moscow, Soviet Union. Her mother was opera director and her father was a folk singer. Her parents divorced, and young Mariya was brought up by her stepfather. She 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 s