Eubha Akilade

Eubha Akilade (born 27 June 1998) is a Scottish actress and dancer, known for her roles as Lily Watson on the CBBC series Eve (2015–2017) and Ines Lebreton on the Hulu series Find Me in Paris (2018–2020).

Eubha Akilade
Born (1998-06-27) 27 June 1998
Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland
EducationDance School of Scotland
Occupation
  • Actress
  • dancer
Years active2015–present
TelevisionEve
Find Me in Paris

Early life

Akilade was born on 27 June 1998[1] in Cathcart, Scotland.[2] She was born to mother Christine, a Macmillan Cancer Support nurse, and she has a brother and a sister.[3] Akilade began attending the Dance School of Scotland in Knightswood, but quit when she secured the role in Eve.[4]

Career

Akilade made her professional debut as Lily Watson in the CBBC children's series Eve in 2015, a role she portrayed until 2017, despite having no formal training.[5] Then in 2017, she appeared in two episodes of the BBC Three series Clique as a receptionist.[6] Later that year, she was cast as Ines Lebreton in the Hulu series Find Me in Paris, a role she portrayed until 2020.[7][8] On her casting, Akilade commented: "Within two weeks of the audition, I found out that I’d got the part and that I was flying to Paris for the next six months two weeks later".[3] Then in May 2020, she appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Sophie Broomfield.[9][10]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2015–2017 Eve Lily Watson Main role
2017 Clique Receptionist 2 episodes
2018–2020 Find Me in Paris Ines Lebreton Main role
2020 Doctors Sophie Broomfield Episode: "Mamma Mia"
2020 Casualty Asma Khan 1 episode[11]

References
  1. Akilade, Eubha (28 June 2018). "Yesterday I had the most beautiful birthday, I missed my family and Scotland so much but I was surrounded by such amazing people here in Paris. Thank you so much for all the lovely birthday messages and thank you so much to the wonderful cast of "find me in Paris" for giving me the best day ever. Here's to another year ❤️". Instagram. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. Roberts, Lesley (18 January 2015). "Scots schoolgirl is on the Eve of stardom as she lands dream TV role". Daily Record. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  3. Murray, Paula (1 September 2018). "It's tough... but you'll Find Me In Paris for six months". Daily Express. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  4. "MTC Alumni". Dance School of Scotland. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  5. "Scotland's Cool List continued - from 60 to 21". The Herald. 16 September 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  6. "Clique Series 1 - Episode 3". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  7. Hopewell, John (13 July 2017). "'Find Me in Paris' Sets Cast, Directors (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  8. Fletcher, Alex (19 September 2018). "Find Me In Paris – Meet the cast and characters". BT TV. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  9. Timblick, Simon. "Doctors spoilers: WHAT does Shak Hanif tell Tanya Rees?". What's on TV. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  10. Writer: Katharine Way; Director: Gary Williams; Producer: Carol Harding (19 May 2020). "Mamma Mia". Doctors. BBC. BBC One.
  11. Writer: Katie Douglas; Director: Ruth Carney; Producer: Dafydd Llewelyn (15 August 2020). "Episode 41". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
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