
Galina began an acting career, making her screen debut in a small part in the 1989 comedy film Big Man on Campus. She later appeared in the David Jacobs' series Paradise, before winning a role on his Knots Landing. She first appeared in the series in a guest role, playing Mary Frances Sumner in 1990, before joining the regular cast as Kate Whittaker for the final three seasons of the show. She reprised the role of Kate for Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac in 1997. Galina had regular roles in a number of short-lived sitcoms, such as Daddy's Girls (CBS, 1994), Lost on Earth (USA Network, 1997), Alright Already (The WB, 1997–1998), and Hidden Hills (NBC, 2002–2003). Galina also guest starred on Party of Five, Friends, Will & Grace, Boston Legal, and had recurring role on Providence. She also had the leading role in the 1998 direct-to-video horror film, Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror as the final girl.

Friends
TV • 1994

Boston Legal
TV • 2004

Knots Landing
TV • 1979

Knots Landing
TV • 1979

Will & Grace
TV • 1998

Party of Five
TV • 1994

Providence
TV • 1999

What I Like About You
TV • 2002

Love Bites
TV • 2011

Notes from the Underbelly
TV • 2007

Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac
TV • 1997

Daddy's Girls
TV • 1994

Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
MOVIE • 1998

Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All
MOVIE • 1989

Big Man on Campus
MOVIE • 1989

Exile
MOVIE • 1990