Yulia Takshina (born July 9, 1980) is a popular Russian film and theater actress and former model who gained nationwide fame for her portrayal of the glamorous but scheming secretary Vika Klochkova in the hit series Not Born Beautiful (Ne rodis krasivoy, 2005–2006). A graduate of the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute (2006), she transitioned from a successful career as a professional dancer and model to become a staple of Russian television dramas and comedies. She is also well-known for her role as Tatyana, the ex-wife of Chef Viktor Barinov, in the massive sitcom hit Kitchen (Kukhnya).