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 well-known for her roles in the action-comedy movie Charlie's Angels (2019) and the Netflix TV show Resident Evil (2022).
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Early life and education
Ella Balinska was born in London, England, on 4 October 1996. Her background is a mix of "British, Polish and Caribbean" cultures. Her mother is the famous chef Lorraine Pascale.
When she was younger, Ella was a talented athlete. She played netball at a high level for her county. She also competed nationally in track and field, especially in the javelin thrower event for Team London.
Ella went to James Allen's Girls' School in Dulwich. After that, she studied at the Arts Educational School (ArtsEd) in Chiswick. She then trained to be an actress at the Guildford School of Acting. She left school early in 2018 to start working but returned later to finish her degree. She officially graduated in 2021 with a degree in Acting. There is even a special scholarship named after her called the Ella Balinska Scholarship.
Career highlights
In 2017, Ella Balinska got a main role in the Sky Kids TV series The Athena. She played a character named Nyela Malik.
A big moment in her career was starring in the action-comedy movie Charlie's Angels in 2019. She acted alongside Kristen Stewart and Naomi Scott. This movie was a new version of the popular 1976 TV show.
Ella also starred in the thriller movie Run Sweetheart Run, which was shown for the first time at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. She then played a main character, Jade Wesker, in the Netflix TV series Resident Evil. This show was based on the famous video game series. It came out in July 2022.
In 2023, Ella Balinska brought a video game character to life! She played and voiced Frey Holland, the main hero in the action role-playing video game Forspoken. She is also expected to appear in an upcoming science fiction thriller movie called The Occupant.
Besides acting, Ella Balinska also started working as a DJ and producing techno music in 2022.
Personal interests
Ella Balinska supports the British Fashion Council, which is a group that helps the fashion industry in Britain.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Junction 9 | Tanya Mason | |
| 2015 | Thanatos | Clarice Spinoza | Short film |
| 2016 | Hunted | Agent A. Fox | Short film |
| 2017 | Tiers of the Tropics | Orla | Short film |
| 2017 | Clover | Maya | Short film |
| 2017 | Room | Meghan | Short film |
| 2017 | 10 Men & Gwen | Cristina | Short film |
| 2019 | Charlie's Angels | Jane Kano | |
| 2019 | Ru's Angels | Jane Kano | Short film; cameo |
| 2020 | Run Sweetheart Run | Cherie | |
| 2024 | Skincare | Jessica | |
| 2025 | Marked Men: Rule + Shaw | Ayden Cross | Post-production |
| TBA | The Occupant | Abby | Completed |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Casualty | Susie Barbour | Season 32, episode 33 |
| 2018 | Midsomer Murders | Grace Briggs | Episode: "Till Death Do Us Part" |
| 2019 | The Athena | Nyela Malik | Main role; 26 episodes |
| 2022 | Resident Evil | Jade Wesker | 8 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2023 | Forspoken | Frey Holland | Likeness, Voice, and Motion capture |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Screen Nation Film and Television Awards | Rising Star | The Athena | Nominated | |
| National Film Awards UK | Best Actress | Charlie's Angels | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Ella Balinska para niños
