Ella Balinska facts for kids
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Ella Balinska
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Balinska in 2019
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| Born | 4 October 1996 London, England
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| Alma mater | Guildford School of Acting |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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Ella Balinska (born 4 October 1996) is an English actress. She is known for her roles in the action-comedy film Charlie's Angels (2019) and the Netflix series Resident Evil (2022).
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Early Life and Education
Ella Balinska was born in London, England, on October 4, 1996. Her mother is the chef Lorraine Pascale. Her father is a Polish musician and businessman. Ella has shared that her background includes British, Polish, and Caribbean heritage. Her parents separated in 2000.
When she was younger, Ella was a talented athlete. She played netball for her county. She also competed in track and field at a national level. She was even the javelin thrower for Team London.
Ella attended James Allen's Girls' School. After that, she went to Arts Educational School for her Sixth Form studies. She then trained to be an actress at the Guildford School of Acting. She left before finishing her degree in 2018 to start working. However, she returned in 2020 and completed her degree in Acting in 2021. A special scholarship, the Ella Balinska Scholarship, was created in her honor.
Acting Career Highlights
Ella Balinska began her acting career with various roles. In 2017, she got a main role in the `Sky Kids` series The Athena. In this show, which came out in 2019, she played a character named Nyela Malik.
Big Screen Roles
In 2019, Ella starred in the action-comedy film Charlie's Angels. She played Jane Kano alongside Kristen Stewart and Naomi Scott. This movie continued the story from the original 1976 TV series.
She also appeared in the thriller film Run Sweetheart Run. This movie was first shown at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
Television and Video Games
In 2022, Ella starred in the Netflix live-action TV series Resident Evil. This show is based on the popular video game series. She played the character Jade Wesker in eight episodes.
Ella also lent her voice and likeness to a video game. In 2023, she portrayed Frey Holland, the main character in the action role-playing video game Forspoken.
Future Projects
Ella is set to appear in a science fiction thriller film called The Occupant. She will play a character named Abby. She is also in a film called Marked Men: Rule + Shaw, which is currently in post-production.
Other Interests
Besides acting, Ella Balinska has also started working as a DJ. She began producing techno music in 2022. She is also a supporter of the British Fashion Council, which is a nonprofit organization.
Selected Filmography
Ella Balinska has appeared in several films and television shows.
Films
- 2019: Charlie's Angels as Jane Kano
- 2020: Run Sweetheart Run as Cherie
- 2024: Skincare as Jessica
Television Shows
- 2018: Casualty as Susie Barbour
- 2018: Midsomer Murders as Grace Briggs
- 2019: The Athena as Nyela Malik (main role, 26 episodes)
- 2022: Resident Evil as Jade Wesker (8 episodes)
Video Games
- 2023: Forspoken as Frey Holland (voice and motion capture)
Awards and Nominations
Ella Balinska has received nominations for her acting work.
- 2019: Nominated for Rising Star at the Screen Nation Film and Television Awards for The Athena.
- 2019: Nominated for Best Actress at the National Film Awards UK for Charlie's Angels.
See also
In Spanish: Ella Balinska para niños
