Natalia Oreiro is a multi-talented Uruguayan actress, singer, and fashion designer who gained international fame through her roles in Argentine telenovelas, particularly Muñeca Brava (1998-1999). Born on May 19, 1977, in Montevideo, she began her acting career in the early 1990s and quickly rose to prominence in Argentina, becoming a beloved figure in Latin America and beyond. Her role as Milagros in Muñeca Brava made her especially popular in Russia, where she has a large and devoted fan base​( Russkiy Mir )​( Enciclopedia ). In addition to acting, Oreiro pursued a successful singing career, releasing several albums and performing internationally. She starred in various films, including Un Argentino en Nueva York and Gilda: No me arrepiento de este amor, where she portrayed the iconic cumbia singer Gilda. Her contribution to the film industry has earned her numerous accolades, including the Cóndor de Plata award​( Enciclopedia ). Oreiro's connection to Russia deepened over the years, leading her to obtain Russian citizenship in 2021. She starred in a documentary titled Nasha Natasha (2020), which explores her relationship with Russia and her fame there​( Russkiy Mir )​( Enciclopedia ).