Since then she has moved to LA and appeared in movies including The Unbelievable, Promise Ring and Tangential Lives. Her acting mentor, Mark Teschner (four-time Emmy Award Winner), cast her first television role as Hadley in General Hospital. Teschner taught classes at TVI Acting Studio, attended by Stasya. Richard Brander, a notable acting teacher for many actors including Kevin Costner and Milla Jovovich, also worked with Stasya to develop her “in the moment” acting skills.

MODE: How do you keep your balance between looking good and fashionable versus getting on with other aspects of your life?
Stasya: I feel the happiest when I focus my attention on things I’m passionate about, rather than on myself. I try to keep in mind that beauty is a light that shines through people reflecting their inner world, not just an external package.

MODE: What are your basic daily beauty routines?
Stasya: Clean skin is at the top of the list. I make sure to wash my makeup off at the end of each day. I also like to keep the number of products down to a minimum because simplicity has always given me the best results.

MODE: Do you find that you have to exercise regularly to stay in shape or do you easily stay in shape without much effort?
Stasya: I’ve always struggled with making myself go to the gym or follow any rigid workout regimen. I like to trick myself into staying active by doing things I enjoy, like bike riding and Yoga. Also, I’m lucky to have a Beagle and an Australian Shepherd that keep me on the go with hikes and adventures.

I feel the happiest when
I focus my attention on things
I’m passionate about, rather than on myself

MODE: Do you have to follow a strict diet or are you more relaxed in how you eat? If you have to have a cheat meal what would it be?
Stasya: I’ve tried it both ways and I feel that not limiting myself from the things I want keeps me from overindulging on them later. It’s all about finding a balance and not getting obsessive about food or weight. I enjoy feeling healthy and full of energy and that’s always my ultimate goal with nutrition and exercise. There’s a lot of foods I love, but my biggest weaknesses have to be donuts and chocolate cake.

MODE: What is your favorite place to visit for a vacation?
Stasya: I have a major soft spot for New Mexico where I lived as a child. It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to and somewhere I can find inner peace and quiet down the world.

MODE: What plans do you have for your career for 2016 and beyond?
Stasya: In 2016 I’m planning on working on films that explore a darker side of the human psyche. My goal with every character I take on is to expand my own understanding of the world and myself through the eyes of another person’s perspective. And equally important to me is the joy I get from working with new and old friends in creating worlds that didn’t previously exist.

MODE: If you had to give some word of wisdom to MODE readers for success, happiness and following their dreams what would you say?
Stasya: I read somewhere that Will Smith starts every morning by believing that today is going to be better than yesterday. I decided to give that mantra a try and say it out loud every morning. And I honestly think it works! Because it forces your mind to search for proof of good things throughout the day, which in turn makes your day better.

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