Eubha Akilade
Eubha Akilade (born 27 June 1998) is a Scottish actress, dancer, and filmmaker. On television, she is known for her roles in the CBBC series Eve (2015–2017), the Hulu series Find Me in Paris (2018–2020) and the BBC One series Shetland (2022–present).
Eubha Akilade
- Name
- Eubha Akilade
- Born
- 27 June 1998
- Birthplace
- Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland
- Occupation
- * Actress
- Education
- Dance School of Scotland
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
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• Name — Eubha Akilade • Born — 27 June 1998 • Birthplace — Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland • Occupation — * Actress • dancer • Television — Eve Find Me in Paris • Education — Dance School of Scotland • Years Active — 2015–present
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Eubha Akilade, born on 27 June 1998, is documented in the authority records of the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The birth is recorded by the Bibliothèque nationale de France.
Early life
Early life
Akilade was born on 27 June 1998 in Cathcart, Scotland. She is of Nigerian descent, was born to mother Christine, a Macmillan Cancer Support nurse, and she has a brother and a sister. Akilade began attending the Dance School of Scotland in Knightswood, but quit when she secured her role in Eve.
Career
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. Then in 2017, she appeared in two episodes of the BBC Three series Clique as a receptionist. Later that year, she was cast as Ines Le Breton in the Hulu series Find Me in Paris, a role she portrayed until 2020. 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". In 2020, Akilade joined the cast of the BBC Scotland crime drama Shetland for its seventh series as PC Lorna Burns. She also appeared in episodes of the soap operas Doctors and Casualty. In 2023, she had recurring roles as Olivia O'Neill in the ITVX thriller Six Four and Amy Callaghan in the Alibi thriller The Diplomat. Akilade made her professional stage debut originating the role of Rebecca in the musical Starter for Ten at the Bristol Old Vic.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref(s) Reference(s) • 2015–2017 — Eve — Lily Watson — Main role • 2017 — Clique — Receptionist — 2 episodes • 2018–2020 — Find Me in Paris — Ines Le Breton — Main role • 2020 — Doctors — Sophie Broomfield — Episode: "Mamma Mia" • 2020 — Casualty — Asma Khan — 1 episode • 2022–present — Shetland — PC Lorna Burns — 10 episodes (series 7–) • 2023 — Six Four — Olivia O'Neill — 2 episodes • 2023 — The Diplomat — Amy Callaghan — 3 episodes
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- 1.Meet the Cast with Eubha Akilade | Find Me in Paris. YouTube. October 26, 2018.
- 2.Akilade, Eubha. 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. 28 June 2018.
- 3.Roberts, Lesley. Scots schoolgirl is on the Eve of stardom as she lands dream TV role. Daily Record. 18 January 2015.
- 4.I'm a quarter Nigerian and thank you very much!. 574627054039212032. 8 March 2015.
- 5.Murray, Paula. It's tough. but you'll Find Me In Paris for six months. Daily Express. 1 September 2018.
- 6.MTC Alumni. Dance School of Scotland. 5 September 2014.
- 7.Scotland's Cool List continued - from 60 to 21. The Herald. 16 September 2018.
- 8.Clique Series 1 - Episode 3. Radio Times.
- 9.Hopewell, John. 'Find Me in Paris' Sets Cast, Directors (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 13 July 2017.
- 10.Fletcher, Alex. Find Me In Paris – Meet the cast and characters. BT TV. 19 September 2018.
- 11.Timblick, Simon. Doctors spoilers: WHAT does Shak Hanif tell Tanya Rees?. What's on TV.
- 12.Mamma Mia.
- 13.Eubha Akilade. Bristol Old Vic.
- 14.Roberts, Lesley. Scots schoolgirl is on the Eve of stardom as she lands dream TV role. Daily Record. 18 January 2015.
- 15.Creating and writing 'Eve' for CBBC. BBC Writers Room. 2 February 2015.
- 16.Eve Ep. 2/13 -. BBC Media City.
- 17.Clique - Episode 5. BBC.
- 18.O'Keefe, Meghan. 'Find Me in Paris' is the 'Doctor Who'/'Center Stage' Mashup My Life Needed. Decider. 16 August 2019.
- 19.Hopewell, John. 'Find Me in Paris' Sets Cast, Directors (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 13 July 2017.
- 20.Episode 41 - Casualty. BBC.
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