Korot, Alla 1970–

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Korot, Alla 1970–

PERSONAL

Born November 1, 1970, in Odessa, Soviet Union [now Ukraine]; immigrated to the United States, 1976; daughter of Alex and Elena Korot. Education: Attended the University of California at Los Angeles. Avocational Interests: Snow skiing, horseback riding, bowling, and travel.

Career: Actress. Crowned California Miss T.E.E.N., 1987; toured for six years with the Ballet Celeste International; appeared in television commercials for Always hygiene products, 2002.

Awards, Honors: Soap Opera Digest Award, outstanding female newcomer—daytime, Daytime Emmy Award nomination, outstanding younger actress in a drama series, both 1992, both for Another World.

CREDITS

Film Appearances:

Angelique "Angie," Night of the Cyclone (also known as Perfume of the Cyclone), Entertainment in Video, 1990.

Shoo Fly (short), 2001.

Janine, The Arsonist (short), 2004.

Film Work:

Video reference cast (for Esmeralda), The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Buena Vista, 1996.

Television Appearances; Series:

Jenna Norris, Another World (also known as Another World: Bay City), NBC, 1990–93.

Dr. Allison "Allie" Doyle Martin, All My Children, ABC, 1997–98.

Erin Vratalov, The District, CBS, 2001–2002.

Television Appearances; Movies:

Intimidating girl number one, Free, Showtime, 2001.

Lisa Darius, Gone But Not Forgotten, 2004.

Ursula Voss, Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well, Hallmark Channel, 2006.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Jessica James, The Colony, (movie), ABC, 1996.

Television Appearances; Specials:

Presenter, The 19th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC, 1992.

Presenter, Soap Opera Digest Awards, NBC, 1992.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Mary Lou Connor, "Close, But No Guitar," Parker Lewis Can't Lose (also known as Parker Lewis), Fox, 1990.

Mary Lou Connor, "G.A.G. Dance," Parker Lewis Can't Lose (also known as Parker Lewis), 1990.

Claire Ballantine, "Where There's a Will …," Silk Stalkings, USA Network, 1994.

Jennifer, "The Plague," Diagnosis Murder, CBS, 1994.

"Details," Silk Stalkings (also known as Zalman King's "Red Shoe Diaries"), Showtime, USA Network, 1995.

Sexy woman, "Party!!!," Pig Sty, UPN, 1995.

Stephanie Hitcher, "A Passion for Murder," Diagnosis Murder, CBS, 1997.

Julie Sutton, "The Wedding Dress," Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (also known as Two Guys and a Girl), 2000.

Kim Forlano, "Irreparable Harm," Family Law, CBS, 2001.

Mrs. Dupont, "Never Say Never," ER, NBC, 2001.

Yoga teacher, "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie," Men, Women & Dogs, The WB, 2001.

Margaret Henderson, "Soul Survivor," Charmed, The WB, 2003.

Claire Grubman, "Mrs. Grubman," Nip/Tuck, FX Channel, 2004.

Marina Avden/Dianne, "Welcome to Liberty Village," Alias, ABC, 2005.

Woman/Connie Williams, "Summer in the City," CSI: NY, CBS, 2005.

Suzanna Cummings, "Day 5: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.," 24, Fox, 2006.

Also appeared as Cindi, "The Magic Three-Legged Sex Dog," Men, Women & Dogs, The WB.

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