Marina Mazepa is the otherworldly marvel of eloquent beauty gracing L’OFFICIEL India! She discusses transforming emotion into movement, her challenging roles from Agatha All Along to The Continental, and how her Ukrainian roots fuel her authentic artistry. A true force of strength and elegance.
Teams Credit:
ACTRESS: @marina_mazepa @marina_mazepa @marina_mazepa
Stylist: @marcusgblassingame for @the_confessional_showroom_nyc
MAKE UP ARTIST: @marc_cornwall
HAIR STYLIST: @melissa.maria_brand
PHOTOGRAPHER: @alexdanifotografo
DRESS: @jberushi @the_confessional_showroom_nyc
As an artist whose medium is the extreme physicality of the human body, what does it mean to express your strength and elegance through the lens of a global fashion and luxury publication like L’OFFICIEL?
Fashion allows me to express my inner world through form and movement. In front of the camera, my body becomes language , power translated into shape, emotion into silhouette. What I love about L’OFFICIEL is that it captures not only beauty, but personality and the uniqueness of who you truly are.
Among your recent acting roles — from Darkness of Man to the upcoming Marvel series Agatha All Along, which one challenged You are the most creative, especially in stepping beyond your contortionist background?
In Agatha All Along, I was not only an actress but also a choreographer. I helped design choreography for The Salem Seven. My role wasn’t just physical — it was about bringing a unique character to life through movement, turning motion into emotion. I played a snake witch, which was an incredible challenge — finding the perfect balance between animal instinct and human essence. But the role that challenged me even more was Gretel in John Wick: The Continental. She didn’t need words — her presence spoke for her. It was about creating depth, mystery, and strength through silence, through the eyes and the energy behind them. That was a turning point for me as an actress.
In major genre films like Malignant and Resident Evil, you embody beings that are “otherworldly.” How do you approach designing the physical language of a non-human character?
Every character I create, I become. Each one is different — it starts with understanding their background, their spirit, their inner world. I work from emotion into motion. In Malignant, I played Gabriel backwards — my eye was in the back of my head, I walked, fought, and lived in reverse. In Resident Evil, Lisa Trevor was the opposite, hunched forward, fragile yet powerful. It always begins with the soul, then the physicality follows.
After gaining international recognition through America’s Got Talent, how do you stay grounded and authentic while balancing the intensity of film sets, magazine shoots, and public attention?
I was born to dance — I always knew this, and I live by it. My body heals the soul, and my soul breathes life into movement. That connection keeps me grounded. I’ve always been a very simple and down-to-earth person. I came from a small town in Ukraine and built my path step by step. I’ve gone through so many different stages — ups and downs, failures, and lessons — and each of them shaped who I am today. I’ve always valued authenticity above everything. Meditation helps me reconnect to that truth. Every morning I take time to breathe, to listen, and to return to myself. Fame can be loud, but truth is quiet.
As a Ukrainian-American artist, how do your cultural roots shape the emotional depth and storytelling you bring to your performances?
Ukraine gave me resilience, emotion, and fire. Our culture is raw and full of heart — we feel everything deeply. I carry that honesty into every role, especially when portraying outsiders. I’m proud to be Ukrainian. Glory to Ukraine.
Agatha All Along is one of the most anticipated Marvel releases. What are you most excited for audiences to experience?
The mystery. The tone of the show is dark, magical, and unpredictable. People will see a completely new side of me — one that merges power, emotion, and transformation.
Your look in this L’OFFICIEL shoot is both powerful and ethereal. How does the design and structure of a garment influence your physical presence compared to the minimalist costumes of your film roles?
Clothes give me character. When I wear something new, it changes me — starting from within. A garment shapes how I move and who I become. When I wear something architectural, I merge with it — I let it guide my energy and posture. In film, I often strip down to essence; in fashion, I expand into form. Movement is my X-factor , It lives in everything I do, whether I’m acting, performing, or simply being.
Looking toward 2026 and beyond, what new artistic challenges are You’re setting for yourself — and which horizon are you most determined to conquer next?
I’m preparing for a new film that will be shot in Ukraine — a story deeply rooted in our culture and history. My character embodies the spirit of a woman who carries both strength and vulnerability. It’s a role that feels profoundly personal to me, almost like stepping into my own ancestry through art. At the same time, I’m launching my new project called Living Letters — my Body Alphabet. I’ve created a full alphabet using my body, where every letter represents a step in transformation — from A, Awareness, to Z, Zeal. It’s not only a physical project, but a digital and performance movement — an entire alphabet of life, energy, and emotion. I can’t wait for the world to see what I’ve created. My vision is to inspire people to strip away the masks of society and walk through their fears — to rediscover their authentic selves and reconnect to their true power.
