Kristina Anapau is a multifaceted individual with a passion for the performing arts. Born in Hawaii, she spent her formative years studying classical ballet, music, and theatre, graduating from high school at the tender age of 15.
She then began her studies at The University of Hawaii, with aspirations of pursuing a professional dance career. However, her life took an unexpected turn when she was cast in Universal Television's Escape from Atlantis in 1997, landing her first starring role at the age of 16.
Soon after, she relocated to Los Angeles, where she continued to work steadily in both theatrical and commercial productions. At the age of 20, Kristina landed a recording contract with Hollywood Records and spent the year recording an album and opening for Destiny's Child on MTV's TRL Tour.
Despite her success in music, Kristina's true love and passion remained performing in film and television. She has trained and performed theatrically under the tutelage of The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and on the ballet front with American Ballet Theater and The Joffrey Ballet in New York City.
Kristina has appeared in a wide range of films, including Self Medicated, Cursed, Cruel Intentions 3, Madison, and 100 Girls. Her television credits are equally impressive, with recurring and guest starring roles in productions such as True Blood, The Glades, House, Monk, CSI: NY, Without a Trace, Once and Again, General Hospital, and Knight Rider.
In addition to her acting career, Kristina is also a talented writer and producer. She has recurred on the hit HBO series True Blood as the enchanting Maurella and played Galina in Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan.
In her free time, Kristina enjoys skiing and horseback riding. She is a contributing editorial writer for The Stndrd Magazine and The Hollywood Film Journal, among others. Kristina is a graduate of Skidmore College in New York.
