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May 2025
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Vlad NCL: The Man Who Went Viral as a Wo...

Farah Shammas
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In this powerful episode of Hotel Talk with Farah, we sit down with the brilliantly complex Vladimir, also known as Vlad NCL, Nataly Oohoo and Nataly Omnarova. With millions of views across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, Vlad is famous for his daring pranks and social experiments, often dressing as a woman to shed light on how women.

But there’s more to the man behind the viral pranks.
We dive deep into his story:
 🌟 How he began his journey as a content creator
 🌟 His personal story of overcoming childhood abuse and trauma from his father
 🌟 Why he chose to create female personas and how stepping into those roles changed the way he sees both himself and society
 🌟 What inspires his iconic characters
 🌟 The realities of being a modern-day influencer 

 Already one of the top YouTubers in Greece and Cyprus, Vlad has previously visited cities like Los Angeles, Rome, and Miami and now, he’s getting ready to kick off a brand-new international tour, bringing his fearless energy and unique voice to audiences around the world. 

Don’t miss this raw and real conversation. 

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