Nina Kaczorowski (born June 6, 1975), also known as Nina K, is an American actress, stunt woman, model and dancer.

Early life

Nina was born in

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into a large family from Łódź, Poland. The family moved to

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when she was six years old. Her upbringing was traditionally Polish. As a teenager, Nina started modeling in

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and

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, and by age 19, she began learning to be a stunt artist.

Career

Nina achieved early success in modelling and she moved to

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as one of Wilhelmina's most sought-after models. Soon after her success in New York, Nina began booking national television commercials, and her acting coach encouraged her to move to

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. She moved out West. Soon after she arrival in Hollywood, Kaczorowski landed a role in ''

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'' with Jet Li, followed by a part opposite

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's '' A Simple Plan''. She continued to act in films such as '' Tomcats'', ''

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'', '' Coyote Ugly'', ''

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'', ''

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'' (as the virtual reality girl), the SciFi flick, '' The Island'' and she also played a role in the television series ''

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'' (Season 3 "Like a Virgin"). She had minor, but critical, role in ''

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'' (2006). Kaczorowski appeared in ''

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'', where she played Goldmember's red-headed henchwoman.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1975 births American film actresses Female models from New Jersey American stunt performers Living people American people of Polish descent Actresses from New Jersey 21st-century American women {{US-tv-actor-1970s-stub