Barbara has had small parts in such films as Doom, with The Rock, and Shanghai Knights with Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. Born and raised in Slovakia, she studied acting in Prague, where she lives and works regularly in the famed Czech marionette theater. A master puppeteer, Barbara has performed in numerous marionette productions, including "Don Giovanni", "Don Quixote of La Mancha", and "The Marriage of Figaro", often performing 3-4 roles per show. Hostel marks her first starring role.