Also known as Arina Merzlyakova-Bourgonskaya and ARINEL. Was born in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. In 2019 achieved Bachelor(Hons) in Drama and Screen Acting, mostly applying Stanislavski's system. During studies had variety of roles in University theatre and different TV projects. From 2019 moved to the UK and in 2021 Graduated as Master of Arts from University of East London. In May 2021 she has released her first single 'Shouting from inside' in Russian language, pop and rock-opera styles. The acting path also includes summer 2017 Acting for Screen Workshop in the New York Film Academy with acting tutors such as Peter Allen Stone and Anna Cianciulli, and taking part in short films from NYFA. In summer of 2018 she was in Paris in Cours Florent- Acting workshop of Julian Eggerickx, working with the play ''Waiting for Godot'' by Samuel Beckett. It was an extraordinary experience working with contemporary drama and the unusual ways of performing it. Speaks English, Russian and French. Lives in London.