Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)
Model and actress Kate Tumanova talks with Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, about playing the lead role of Caroline in “American Exorcism.”
After talking with Tumanova about the movie before watching it and then raving about the movie after watching it, Thisfunktional finally gets to bring some insight to the film by talking with Tumanova who plays the lead actress Caroline.
After narrowly surviving a harrowing possession himself Damon Richter was left with abnormal abilities that allow him to help those fellow souls similarly tormented.
With the help of his best friend and partner Padre, Damon has embraced these powers for good until a routine exorcism goes terribly wrong forcing his family to suffer greatly.
Damon chooses a life of isolation and reflection abandoning his calling until Padre returns one day with alarming concerns about this daughter Caroline who he abandoned for her own protection.
Padre and Damon must learn to work together again in order to save Caroline from the same demonic influence that first tore Damon’s family apart.
Kate Tumanova is a highly-respected 26 year-old actress, model and host, who during her 15 year-long career has built an impressive resume that includes appearances in commercials, short films, new media, print, features, theatre performances and music videos among other Projects.
Amongst her most notable projects is the lead role of Caroline in the independent film, “American Exorcism,” which released on May 2, across digital platforms, and will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 1 by Thriller Films.
Kate was born and raised in Moscow Russia as an only child in a very tight-knit family, who she credits for her inspiration and success.
Having an accomplished singer, poet and composer as a mother, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the arts at an early age.
She began by enrolling in various acting classes and participated in stage productions that allowed her to explore various forms of acting.
Relentlessly pursuing her dreams, Kate moved to Los Angeles in 2010 and quickly enrolled in a series of acting classes to perfect her skills.
In 2014, she completed an MFA Program in Acting for Film.
Kate is a graduate of Moscow State University with a Masters in Sociology and is fluent in both her native Russian and English.
When she isn’t working, Kate enjoys being in the kitchen, cooking for herself and friends. She currently resides in Hollywood, CA.