Borat day: Christo mighty! The man who would be Borat first came from Albania, and had a different name. By Kerry Lauerman Published November 3, 2006 6:50PM (EST) Facebook X Reddit Email Save An early Borat-like character created by Sacha Baron Cohen was Kristo, an Albanian TV reporter confused and intrigued by British sexual habits. Advertisement: By Kerry Lauerman By MORE FROM Related Articles Advertisement: Advertisement: