Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival

Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival

As a woman who has spent decades navigating the complexities of professional and personal relationships, I find the portrayal of Donald Trump in ‘The Apprentice’ biopic particularly disturbing. The allegations against him, whether literal or figurative, are deeply concerning and should not be trivialized or dismissed.


On Tuesday, Maria Bakalova dazzled at the red carpet event in London for the premiere of her newest movie, showcasing an exceptional appearance.

At the BFI London Film Festival, prior to the showing of The Apprentice, the 28-year-old actress exuded elegance while donning a stylish green silk dress with intricate patterns as she struck poses for the cameras.

In the movie “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” the Bulgarian actress who gained popularity, opted for a body-hugging dress featuring a striking black and white pattern on its skirt.

The graceful gown featured a trailing section that swept over the shoulder, while the celebrity accessorized with a set of shimmering green shoes, enhancing her overall appearance.

She sleekly pulled back her blonde locks into a bun on one side, framing it with a fringe, and adorned herself with a silver necklace and eye-catching earrings to match.

Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival

Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival
Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival

Additionally, the actress stood with her fellow cast members Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, and director Ali Abassi, each of them stylishly dressed in tailored brown suits that exuded elegance.

Sebastian chose a set of dark brown pants and a slightly lighter, gray-brown jacket, which he wore unbuttoned over his white shirt.

Jeremy donned a brown velvet jacket and a light-hued turtleneck, whereas Ali chose a monochromatic black ensemble.

After being seen with Anne Hathaway at the New York debut of the Donald Trump biopic a week ago, Maria has recently been noticed displaying a refined style in London.

The movie, helmed by Ali Abbassi with a screenplay by Gabriel Sherman, traces Donald Trump’s journey as a real estate mogul from the 1970s and 1980s.

In this production, Sebastian assumes the role of a former businessman turned politician, with Jeremy Strong depicting the character of Roy Cohn, a lawyer, and Maria takes on the part of Ivana, Donald Trump’s former spouse.

The storyline centers around a youthful Donald, who is portrayed by Maria, as he climbs the ladder of success in Manhattan’s real estate industry with his first wife, Ivana, by his side.

Through the guidance of his formidable attorney mentor, Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn – a former confidant of Joe McCarthy during the Red Scare era – significantly influenced Donald Trump into becoming the person he is today.

Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival
Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival

The movie has generally been praised, with The New York Times describing it as ‘delightfully obscene’.

Manohla Dargis stated that each actor seems to have thoroughly researched their on-screen characters, paying close attention to their actual counterparts’ mannerisms, physical movements, and most notably, their unique vocal qualities.

She noted: ‘The film invites you to chuckle at his exaggerations, arrogance, and boasting. However, what the creators fail to warn you about, even when it seems obvious, is the devastating scale of the American crisis that unfolds right in front of your eyes.

In a glowing appraisal, The Los Angeles Times commended Sebastian Stan for delivering what they consider his best acting performance yet. They also complimented the movie’s visual style for effectively depicting its 1980s era atmosphere.

Katie Walsh commented: “Some viewers might prefer ‘The Apprentice’ to delve deeper. It gives insight into Trump’s character. However, it also clearly shows how someone can transform into a beast given the right personality traits, upbringing, and mentorship. What else could it potentially convey?

According to JoBlo, the popular moviesite, Jeremy Strong’s portrayal of Roy Cohn in The Apprentice was exceptionally praised, with Strong being hailed as the “standout actor” or “main attraction” of the movie.

Chris Bumbray praises the filmmaker Abbasi for creating an intense rhythm that results in a concise, gripping 120-minute watch. The movie is enjoyable from beginning to end, irrespective of your political viewpoint.

Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival
Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival
Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival

After the Trump campaign declared they intend to file a lawsuit against the creators of The Apprentice, who they claim are falsely portraying themselves as filmmakers, due to scenes suggesting that the presidential candidate engaged in an act resembling sexual assault involving his wife Ivana.

It said it was riddled with long debunked lies and belonged in a ‘dumpster fire.’

In my expertise, I must share that the film narrates the tale of Donald Trump’s marital dissolution with Ivana. At a particular moment, it portrays an allegation where Mr. Trump is said to have violated his spouse in a manner that includes questioning whether he had discovered her G-spot.

In 1989, during a divorce proceeding, Ivana alleged that she had been raped. However, she later retracted this claim in 2015. Sadly, she passed away since then.

According to Steven Cheung, the Trump campaign communications director, we intend to take legal action to counter the obviously incorrect claims made by these supposed movie-makers.

‘This garbage is pure fiction which sensationalizes lies that have been long debunked.

In a similar vein, just as the controversial Biden Trials were perceived as unlawful interferences, so too does this situation appear to be an attempt at election manipulation by influential figures in Hollywood. They believe that President Trump is poised for a return to the White House, outperforming their preferred candidate due to the ineffectiveness of their previous efforts.

This “movie” is nothing but vicious slander, unfit for public viewing, and not worthy of being shelved in the discarded DVD section of an imminently shuttered bargain store. It’s more suitable for destruction, perhaps even as fuel for a bonfire.

Top Trump! Maria Bakalova looks sensational in green patterned silk dress at the gala screening of The Apprentice at BFI London Film Festival

It’s said that those behind the movie are having disagreements with one of their financiers, the wealthy businessman Dan Snyder, who is a supporter of Donald Trump and previously contributed to his presidential campaign.

In Ivana Trump’s 1990 divorce testimony, she alleged that Donald Trump had forcedfully had sexual intercourse with her. According to her account, he violently shoved her to the ground and yanked a considerable amount of her hair.

As a loyal follower, I’d like to share an instance where I’ve personally witnessed a denial of an allegation followed by clarification. In this case, Mr. Trump refuted the claim, and later, Ivana Trump clarified that she didn’t mean it in a literal sense, but instead, she was expressing a feeling of violation.

In 1993, she declared that there was an instance in 1989 where Donald Trump’s behavior towards her during a relationship was significantly different from how it was within their married life.

In referring to the situation, I used the term “rape” metaphorically. Despite using that word, I don’t intend it to be understood literally or in a criminal context; rather, I wanted to express a deep feeling of violation that I experienced as a woman.

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2024-10-16 00:19

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