Ilona Chevakova
Hair Color: BlondeEye Color: Green/BlueHeight: 160
Education:Millennium Performing Arts, London 2005-2008
Dance Training – Broadway Dance Centre / New York, USA, 2015
Film Acting Masterclass – Teacher: Ville Jankeri / Ilmaisuverstas Helsinki, Finland, 2016
Singing Training – Teacher: Mary King / London, UK, 2005 - 2009
Languages:Mother Tongue: Finnish, Russian Fluent in: English, Swedish
Biography
Ilona is a talented actress of Finnish and Russian descent, based in Helsinki, Finland, with a wide range of acting experience in various types of professional productions. She has been acting since childhood and studied acting in London for 4 years, which gave her fluency in English.
Ilona’s latest job is playing the character of Ingrith in the movie Seven Kings Must Die, which was the most viewed film on Netflix in 89 countries. Ingrith is a series regular character in The Last Kingdom, and Ilona reprised her role as Ingrith in the movie. Her outstanding portrayal of the character garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. With her exceptional acting skills and dedication to her craft, Ilona continues to captivate audiences with her performances on both the big and small screens.
Her recent work includes a starring role in the horror comedy thriller film Lunastajat, where she delivered an excellent performance.
Ilona has also appeared in several popular Nordic crime series, including Maria Kallio, Karppi (Deadwind), Pahan väri, Ivalo (Arctic Circle), and Sorjonen (Bordertown), as well as supporting roles in indie films. Her breakthrough role in Finnish TV was Sabrina Mustavaara in the series Salatut Elämät.
In addition to her screen acting, Ilona has extensive stage acting experience from various theatres such as The Tampere Theatre, The Helsinki City Theatre, The Alexander Theatre, Svenska Teatern (The Swedish Theatre), and The Vaasa City Theatre. She has played roles in productions varying from Mamma Mia! to Othello.
Ilona is also a talented voice actor, and she has done voice work in TV/radio adverts, cartoons, and films. She was a leading voice for Volkswagen for a long time. Ilona is not only a talented actor, but she is also strong in singing and dancing. She studied musical theatre in London for 3 years and played musical roles. Her latest lead role in a musical was Janet Weiss in the “Rocky Horror Show.” With her versatile acting skills and dedication, Ilona is undoubtedly an actor to watch in the future.
Curriculum Vitae
Dubbing / Voice over
| Duck Duck goose | Chi | ||
| Arthur and the minimoys | Tarash | ||
| Weird but true | Carly Ciarocchi | ||
| Lost in Oz | Glinda | ||
| Boss Baby | Carol Templeton | ||
| Home Sweet Home Alone | Pam McKenzie |
Film
| Seven Kings Must Die | Ingrith | Ed Bazalgette | Carnival Films & NETFLIX |
| Lunastajat | Linda | Niko Kelkka & Miro Laiho | Time Films |
| MCH BeKings | Hammaskeiju | Kai Rinkinen | Biisonimafia & Rabbit Films |
| Luokkakokous 3 | Hanne | Renny Harlin | Solar Films |
| MCH | Hammaskeiju | Kai Rinkinen | Biisonimafia & Rabbit Films |
| Teräsleidit | Natasha | Pamela Tola | Helsinki-filmi |
| MCh3 | Hammaskeiju | Kai Rinkinen | Biisonimafia & Elisa Viihde |
Short films
| Psykoosi | Anita | Miro Laiho | Time Films |
| Vitafortuna | Carla | Ilona Hiltunen | Metropolia |
| Ansa | Jaana | Ville Jankeri | Ilmaisuverstas |
Shows
| The Last Kingdom | Ingrith | Netflix |
Television
| Kaksoiselämää | Kastehelmi (Supporting) | Jani Ilomäki | Tack Films |
| Syke | Iris (Supporting) | Laura Joutsi | Yellow Film |
| The Last Kingdom 5 | Ingrith | Andy Hay, Alexander Draymon & Paul Wilmshurst | Carnival Films |
| Modernit miehet | Linda | Jäppi Savolainen | Moskito |
| Deadwind | Cecilia Beatriz | Rike Jokela | Dionysos Films |
| Maria Kallio | Leana Siimpuu | Jojo Erhotz | Zodiak Finland |
| Pahan Väri | Natasha Nieminen | Aleksi Delikouras | Warner Bros |
| Secret Lives | Sabrina Mustavaara | Fremantle media |
| Sorjonen (Bordertown) | Natasha Kurylenko | Miikko Oikkonen, Jyri Kähönen, Juuso Syrjä | Fisher King Production |
Theater
| The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Ensemble | Georg Malvius | Tampere Theatre |
| Rocky Horror Picture Show | Janet Weiss | Sami Saikkonen | No Fear Agency and Promotion |
| Kaktuksen kukka (Cactus Flower) | Botticelli’s Spring | Arn-Henrik Blomqvist | Helsingin City Theatre |
| Mamma Mia! | Ensemble & Lisa | Paul Garrington, Jakob Höglund | Svenska Teatern (Swedish Theatre) |
| Otellopeli (The Othello Game) | Emilia | Marika Vapaavuori | Ahaa teatteri |
| Katso päin | Selma | Riku Innamaa | Ahaa teatteri |
| Viidakkokirja (The Jungle Book) | Akela | Antti Mikkola | Ahaa teatteri |
| Maailmanlopun meininki | Ritva | Katri Häti | Viitasaari Summer Theatre |
| Time Travel show | Multiple roles | Jermo Grundström | Sheikkis Oy and Suomen Musiikkiteatteriensemble Ry |
| RENT | Ensemble & Mimi | Marco Bjuström | Alexander Theatre |
| Aladdin (Disney Musical) | Ensemble | Samuel Harjanne | Alexander Theatre |
| Peppi Pitkätossu (Pippi Longstocking) | Annika | Marcus Groth | Vaasa City Theatre |
| Håi maamme | Carola Häggvist | Tommi Liski | Vaasa City Theatre |
| Valkoinen Kaupunki | Ritva & Carita Centauri | Attro Kahiluoto | Vaasa City Theatre |
| Maailma Seis Musical (Stop the World I Want to Get Off) | Liisa | Rikard Bergqvist | Vaasa City Theatre |
| Eemeli | Iida | Miika Muranen | Vaasa City Theatre |
| Ruukinkuja | Assi | Erik Kiviniemi | Vaasa City Theatre |
| Yksi Lensi Yli Käenpesän (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) | Candy Starr & Miss Blimm | Samuli Reunanen | Vaasa City Theatre |
| Viiru ja Pesonen | Mrs. Anttonen & Sofia-Fiina | Matti Mäntylä | Vaasa City Theatre |
| Pistät vaan sen ketjun poikki | Elisa | Allu Tuppurainen | Vaasa City Theatre |
| My Fair Lady | Ensemble & Eliza Doolittle | Rikard Bergqvist | Vaasa City Theatre |
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