Natalia attended the Russian Academy of Theatrical Arts for four years, receiving vocal training from the world famous Russian teacher, Maria Ganeshina. She then performed lead roles in four Russian musicals, toured with a Russian national theatrical group, and recorded sound tracks for several Russian films. Most recently she performed lead roles in several Russian films and TV serials, was featured in the international version of Elle Magazine, and received the 2002 Russian Actors' Guild Award for the Best Performance in a Foreign Film for her role in "Postmark Paradise" which will be released in America this fall.

Her recording of "Listen With Your Heart" is featured on "Simple Lies". It received international radio play by over 150 jazz stations in America and 10 foreign countries. Natalia and Orbert are currently at work on a second joint CD for release next year.