Bayra Bela

Bayartsetseg Altangerel was born and raised in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, during the downfall of the Soviet Union. As daughter to a university professor and an engineer she enjoyed a meticulous upbringing - destined for a successful career in the young country. Yet with 24, she left behind a double bachelor degree and a promising position in marketing to pursue her dream as an actress in the US.