Acting
Eubha Akilade
Eubha Akilade, born on June 27, 1998, in Cathcart, Scotland, is a talented actress, dancer, and filmmaker with a diverse background. Of Nigerian heritage, Akilade was raised in a family that values compassion, with her mother Christine working as a nurse for Macmillan Cancer Support. She has two siblings, a brother and a sister. Eubha's journey into the performing arts began when she attended the Dance School of Scotland in Knightswood, but she left to embrace her acting career after landing a pivotal role.
Her professional debut came in 2015 when she starred as Lily Watson in the CBBC series *Eve*, a role she held until 2017, despite lacking formal training. In 2017, she made a brief appearance in the BBC Three series *Clique* before being cast as Ines Le Breton in the Hulu series *Find Me in Paris*, which ran from 2018 to 2020. Eubha described her casting experience as surreal, highlighting how quickly she was informed about her role and the excitement of moving to Paris.
In 2020, Akilade expanded her repertoire by joining the BBC Scotland crime drama *Shetland* as PC Lorna Burns. She has also appeared in episodes of popular soap operas like *Doctors* and *Casualty*. In 2023, she took on notable recurring roles in the ITVX thriller *Six Four* and the Alibi series *The Diplomat*. Additionally, she made her stage debut as Rebecca in the musical *Starter for Ten* at the Bristol Old Vic, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
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