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in London, financed through the prestigious

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. Bayra is also a model and accomplished beauty pageant contestant, having represented Mongolia at

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, and

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. At Miss World, she achieved Mongolia's highest placement to date by finishing in the Top 11, and won both the Miss Talent and People's Choice Awards. As a producer, Bela is behind " The Mongol Khan," Mongolia's first-ever play to premiere in London's West End at the

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in 2023 and subsequently staged at Singapore's

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in 2024. She portrays Queen Tsetser in the English cast of the play alongside

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. Bayra's acting career includes roles in the Amazon Original Series '' The Power'' as Solongo on

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, as well as in

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's ''

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'',

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's '' Attrition'', and

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's ''Sacred Blood''. She has also starred in numerous Mongolian films as a lead, showcasing her range and commitment to promoting Mongolian culture through cinema. In 2024, the Government of Mongolia recognized her contributions by appointing her as a Cultural Envoy of Mongolia. This honor underscores her efforts to elevate Mongolian culture on the global stage.

Acting credits

Theatre

Television

Film

Documentary

Video Games

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