Maria Shamkalian

Actress
Additional Crew
Producer

Kevin, a man with at least 23 different personalities, is compelled to abduct three teenage girls. As they are held captive, a final personality - "The Beast" - begins to materialize.

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Split (2016)

Maria Shamkalian (maiden name - Breyman) was born in Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russia). She has a dual Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Communication and a Master's Degree in Education. Maria is a Vice Chair of Pennsylvania Film Industry Association, award-winning filmmaker, writer, SAG-AFTRA actress, and diversity and anti-bullying activist. She also hosts masterclasses with film industry professionals to help aspiring actors and filmmakers turn their dreams into full-time jobs, runs a network of educational centers, organizes annual charity events, and manages a food program that provides free healthy homemade-style meals to over 1200 children from struggling families. Maria also published a rhyming anti-bullying picture book that teaches kids to embrace the beauty of diversity, produced several commercials in support of early childhood education, and directed an award-winning musical short film "Fine Wine" that celebrates the youth of one's spirit at any age.

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Awards
- 3 wins & 2 nominations

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Known for

Fine Wine

Short

Producer(as Maria Breyman)

2019

Before We Go

6.8

Elevator Girlfriend(uncredited)

2014

The Arc

8.0

Myria(as Maria Breyman)

2016

Beijing, Niuyue

4.6

Hostess(as Maria Breyman)

2015

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Actress

Another Man's Trash
9.0
Short
- Mrs. Lewpinski
- 2023
The Arc
8.0
- Myria (as Maria Breyman)
- 2016
Creed
7.6
- Ricky's Friend (uncredited)
- 2015
Beijing, Niuyue
4.6
- Hostess (as Maria Breyman)
- 2015
Tracers
5.6
- Jax's Dance Partner (uncredited)
- 2015
Memories of Venera
Short
- Younger Venera (as Maria Breyman)
- 2014
Before We Go
6.8
- Elevator Girlfriend (uncredited)
- 2014
The Cobbler
5.8
- Bar Girl (uncredited)
- 2014
My Man Is a Loser
4.4
- Dancer (as Maria Breyman)
- 2014
Unforgettable
6.8
TV Series
- Megi's Friend (uncredited)
- 2014
Power
8.1
TV Series
- Angela's Friend (uncredited)
- 2014
Noah
5.8
- Outcast (uncredited)
- 2014
The Truth About Love
Short
- Miriam (as Maria Breyman)
- 2014
Boardwalk Empire
8.6
TV Series
- Girl in Love (uncredited)
- 2013
Royal Pains
7.2
TV Series
- Barista (as Maria Breyman)
- 2013

Additional Crew

Codes of Conduct
5.3
TV Series
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2016
The Arc
8.0
- production coordinator (as Maria Breyman)
- 2016
How to Be Single
6.1
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2016
SPiN: Zombie Girl
6.4
Video
- production coordinator (as Maria Breyman)
- 2015
The Intern
7.1
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2015
The Mysteries of Laura
6.8
TV Series
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2015
Anesthesia
6.1
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2015
Eye Candy
7.1
TV Series
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2015
Forever
8.2
TV Series
- photo double (uncredited)
- 2014
The Cobbler
5.8
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2014
She's Funny That Way
6.1
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2014
Power
8.1
TV Series
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2014
Nurse Jackie
7.8
TV Series
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2014
Taxi Brooklyn
6.2
TV Series
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2014
Elementary
7.9
TV Series
- stand-in (as Maria Breyman)
- 2014

Official sites
- Maria Breyman
- Official Site
Alternative name
- Maria Breyman
Height
- 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
Born
- October 21, 1987
- Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR [now St. Petersburg, Russia]
Spouse
- Nicholas ShamkalianApril 3, 2014 - present
Other works
Book: "Sunny, The Yellow Bunny"
Publicity listings
- 1 Article

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Gender / Gender identity
- Female

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Trivia
Maria has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Communication and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education with Certification in Communication, English and Psychology.