Karolina Wydra
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Alternate Names: Каролина Выдра
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Karolina Wydra is a Polish-American actress and former model, widely recognized for her versatile performances across science fiction, drama, and supernatural television. Born on March 5, 1981, in Opole, Poland, she moved to California at the age of nine. She first rose to prominence in the late 1990s as a high-fashion model, fronting major campaigns for brands like Armani Exchange, Calvin Klein, and Levi’s, and appearing on the cover of German Elle.
Her acting career gained significant momentum with her recurring role as Dominika Petrova, the green-card wife of Gregory House in the hit medical drama House. She further solidified her presence in genre television by portraying the possessive vampire Violet Mazurski in the final seasons of HBO's True Blood and the interdimensional antagonist Izel in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Her film credits are highlighted by her performance as Katya Petrovna in the critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller Europa Report.
As of 2026, Wydra is experiencing a major career peak starring as Zosia in the Apple TV+ series Pluribus, a high-profile sci-fi project created by Vince Gilligan. Known for her striking appearance—which includes a rare eye condition called coloboma—she remains a prominent figure on the international stage, recently appearing at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards and the BAFTA Tea Party in Los Angeles.
