Maddie Bright was born Lidiya Shpachenko in Rostov-on-Don, Russia and
spent her early years in a Russian orphanage. She changed her name to
Madeleine Lidiya Bright after she was adopted by an American family.
Today, she is an American citizen and a resident of Orlando, Florida.
A self-described tomboy, Maddie holds a black belt in Karate and enjoys
all types of sports and outdoor activities. She also is an active and
enthusiastic supporter of the "green" movement, has organized several
school wide recycling efforts and maintains her own organic garden.
Maddie Bright was born Lidiya Shpachenko in Rostov-on-Don, Russia and spent her early years in a Russian orphanage. She changed her name to Madeleine Lidiya Bright after she was adopted by an American family.
Maddie is fluent in American Sign Language and volunteers as a school translator for hearing impaired students.