Natalie Podiakova refers to herself as Natalie Mordovtseva a Ukrainian-born, American reality television star. Given that details of life before arriving in the United States in 2019, as a cast member of the popular TLC show, 90 Day Fiancé are rather private, she is most known professionally and personally through her presence in the reality television series.
Born in Kyiv and having studied psychology and journalism, Natalie’s Ukrainian roots have led her to denounce the devasting war waged by Russia against Ukraine. Natalie’s large social media following on Instagram and Twitter provides a glimpse of her modeling career, some behind-the-scenes of the reality television series, and time spent with friends and family.
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Born: Kyiv, Ukraine
Nationality: Ukrainian (American visa status unclear)
Alma mater: Taras Shevchenko National University, Kyiv
Occupation: Reality TV actor
Spouse/boyfriend: Mike Youngquist (ex-husband)
How did Natalie Podiakova’s life chronicle through the 90 Day series?
Natalie Podiakova uses the screen name Natalie Mordovtseva. Natalie is a Ukrainian-born, American reality television actress on the popular TLC show 90 Day Fiancé. Natalie first featured in the seventh season of 90 Day Fiancé in 2019. As a foreign national, Natalie is among four other women that move to the United States of America for 90 days to live with their American fiancés. Natalie’s fiancé, later husband and currently ex-husband, Mike Youngquist is from Sequim, Washington.
The marriage journey is revisited and featured in the follow-up series titled, 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? aired in 2021. The series provides context to their marriage, shows audiences the ups and downs of their tumultuous relationship which eventually ended in a separation. In the latest edition of the reality television series 90 Day: Single Life, Natalie is one of six new single stars that have in the past been associated with the 90 Day series. The show follows Natalie’s dating life since her marriage ended.
How was Natalie Podiakova’s life before 90 Day series?
Information regarding Natalie’s life prior to her reality television career is rather scarce. The only known information is regarding her birth and education. Born in Kyiv, Natalie is speculated to be 37 years old (as of 2022). Natalie studied psychology and journalism in Ukraine.
She received her psychology degree from Taras Shevchenko National University, in her hometown Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine. Subsequently, she obtained her journalism training from V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in Kharkiv, an eastern province (oblast) in Ukraine.
Although the reality television star’s journey since reaching the United States has been chronicled in the various editions of TLC’s 90 Day series. Her Instagram and Twitter presence has added to her fame and connection to fans. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Natalie has used her platform to talk about the attacks in her hometown of Kyiv, the safety of her mother, family, and friends.
On Instagram, she revealed the safe rescue of her mother from Ukraine to the United States while lamenting the fear her friends live under. Natalie is amongst other Ukrainian celebrities who have used their social media platforms to raise awareness and echo that people of both countries, Ukraine and Russia want the war to stop and for peace to prevail.