Lili Bordán

Actress in 'The Last Resort' series

Lili Bordán - Actress in 'The Last Resort' series
Born

March 12th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Hungary

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Bordán worked in both Hungarian and American film and television. Gained recognition for roles in various productions, with notable appearances in the series 'The Last Resort' and the film 'In the Blood'. Engaged in projects across different genres, showcasing versatility in performances.

Starred in the series 'The Last Resort'

Appeared in the film 'In the Blood'

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