Boris's Girlfriend...
...was awesome. She (Nicole Scherzinger) had so many qualities that made her seem special, and just right for that scene. Her expressions were spot on to convey the situation. Too bad she was killed off so quick.
Come to find out, she has an huge, interesting background in showbiz, being involved with the Pussycat Dolls and some other acting, and has a major Wikipedia page. Were most people aware she's separately famous, and I'm just out of step?
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The story is king.