Natalija Ugrina

Meet Natalija Ugrina - Natalija Ugrina is a Croatian Actress, producer, and model known for A Life Well Lived, Hollywood Adventures (2015) and 5 Seconds of Summer: She Looks So Perfect (2014). via www.imdb.com  Natalija is young, passionate and ambitious with several college degrees and fluent in many languages, please get to know a Strong, Smart, inspiring, empowering woman, Natalija Ugrina (SISS)  Hi Natalija where are you from and where are you currently spending your time?  (Natalija Ugrina)  Hi #SISS community!! I am originally from Croatia but I’m currently living in Los Angeles. I also travel a lot because of my work.  (SISS)  What was one of the hardest things that you had to go through? What advice would you give someone going through the same struggle?  (Natalija Ugrina)  I think the hardest thing in my life was losing a family member. The best advice is to think that they are still there and remember the good times together.  (SISS)  Actress, Producer, Model #SISS Tell us more, who is @NatalijaUgrina and what are you most proud of?  (Natalija Ugrina)  Natalija Ugrina is a model, actress, producer, traveler, influencer and a Gemini! I am a double Air sign and I think that is the reason why I have so many interests and curiosity! Even though I’ve been in entertainment since a very 😊young age, I’ve never changed who I am and I’ve always stayed true to myself. Lots of people say “Do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal”, and I don’t really agree with it. Do what is right, that’s when you look back and you’ll feel proud of yourself.  (SISS)  One year from now what do you hope to have accomplished (business or personal)?  (Natalija Ugrina)  I would love to finish the production of my feature film.  (SISS)  How dedicated are you to fitness?  What is your fitness goal?  On your body, what is your favorite body part and what is your least favorite?  (Natalija Ugrina)  I am more of an outdoor person. I like hiking, playing tennis, horseback riding   and swimming. My favorite body part are my legs and my least favorite body part are my ears.  (SISS)  What makes you the happiest? What is fun for you?  (Natalija Ugrina)  I am truly the happiest when I travel and explore new cultures and places. I think in the end, memories are the most expensive thing we possess.  (SISS)  How do you deal with disappointment? How do you Keep Going?  (Natalija Ugrina)  I let myself be angry and sad for 5 minutes, cry if needed, and then rise like a phoenix.  (SISS)  What is your superpower?  (Natalija Ugrina)  The last question you asked me kind of answers it :) My superpower is that even after the biggest disappointment, I get up and come back stronger.  (SISS)  What is your weakness and what do you do to overcome it?  (Natalija Ugrina)  Having too many interests and losing focus because of it. Meditation usually helps me to overcome it.  (SISS)  Can you tell us four things people don’t know about you?  (Natalija Ugrina)  I am a very sensitive person, even though I tend to appear very strong on the outside, I believe in love, play video games and sleep naked 😝  (SISS)  Can you tell us where else can our readers follow your daily inspiration?  (Natalija Ugrina)  I am quite active on my Facebook page as well.  (SISS)  What’s your favorite quote?  (Natalija Ugrina)  "Aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, Latin for “I shall either find a way or make one”  (SISS)  At Smart is so sexy we love to see women who are thriving in their career or business.  What are you most passionate about?  (Natalija Ugrina)  Acting is what I am most passionate about and I couldn’t imagine my life without.  Lately, I got myself into production and I am enjoying it equally. I think movies have the power to change the world and it should be used wisely. We need more movies with positive message and that’s what I want to make.  (SISS)  Who was the most influential person in your life and why?  (Natalija Ugrina)  Definitely my Mom Ketrin Buljevic!! Growing up with my Mom being a poet and a writer, I learned how to dream. She has always believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself and she always encouraged me that I can do anything I want to if I want it strong enough.  (SISS)  Where were you five years ago? What advice would you tell your five years younger self?  (Natalija Ugrina)  Five years ago I was studying acting full time at the UCLA Extension and I wish I worried less about things. In the end, things workout on their own and sometimes bad things come to bring the best ones.  (SISS)  Can you take us through a typical day? From Waking up to going to bed, Can you give us a play by play of a typical day for you?  (Natalija Ugrina)  Morning: I go to my favorite coffee shop (I’m a coffee addict 😊) for my Cappuccino.  Afternoon: I either have auditions or photoshoots, with the traffic in LA, it takes the whole day to go from one spot to the another.  Evening: I workout and then go out for dinner or cook at home and watch a movie. I am a night owl and usually don’t go to sleep until 2 AM unless I have an early shoot.  (SISS)  What is your favorite meal?  (Natalija Ugrina)  Freshly caught fish on grill that my Grandma does.  (SISS)  What is your favorite book and/or the latest one you’ve read?  (Natalija Ugrina)  My favorie book is “Love in times of cholera” from Gabriel García Márquez. The last one I read was “Inferno” by Dan Brown.  (SISS)  What is your favorite song?  (Natalija Ugrina)  “Silencio” by Buena Vista Social Club, it was the reason why I learned Spanish.  (SISS)  When do you feel the sexiest?  (Natalija Ugrina)  When I am happy 😊 (SISS)  Is there someone on social media that inspires you and is a great follow?  (Natalija Ugrina)  I love watching make up tutorials because I am really not good at doing it so I mainly stalk Huda Kattan beauty and also any Instagram accounts that post beautiful travel photos.  (SISS)  What does Smart is so Sexy mean to you?  (Natalija Ugrina)  In todays world being smart is underrated and as a girl with three degrees who speaks fluently in five languages and I love to learn new things constantly, I think knowledge is very important. You can’t be sexy unless you are smart, the looks fade and get boring.  (SISS)  Thank you so much Natalija, you are awesome! #SISS