Ilana Palmgren

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Ilana Palmgren

fangfrisch
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Ilana Palmgren is a Finnish actor working between Helsinki and Berlin. They are trained in film and theatre acting in Petrozavodsk State Glazunov Conservatory with a foundation in the Stanislavski system, completing their studies in Uniarts Helsinki's Theatre Academy. 

Ilana is comfortable with roles of all genders and is especially drawn to characters with emotional complexity, quiet intensity, or strong physical presence. Their recent work includes award-winning short film, being selected as a finalist for Mae Artist Award, and international collaborations.

Alongside film and TV, Ilana maintains an active artistic practice in contemporary performance, which strengthens their physical precision and character work on screen. 

Available for film, TV, and commercial castings across Europe.


Fangfrisch Berlin
Alessandra Martinez
+49 30 616 71380
office@fangfrischberlin.de
open agency on Filmmakers
Ilana Palmgren
Berlin (DE)
Gendernon-binary, I am willing to play all genders.
Place of birthFinland
NationalityFinnish
Main professionActor
Working permitsEuropean Union (EU-27)
Housing optionsHelsinki (FI)
AssociationsNäyttelijäliitto (Finnish Actors Union)
SpecializationsDancer, Theater actor
Driver's licensesB - Car
Eye colorblue-gray
Hair colorauburn
Height (cm)153
LanguagesFinnish(native)EnglishRussianSwedish
DialectsStandard British English(native dialect)
AccentsFinnish
InstrumentsGuitar
SportAcrobatics
DanceChoreographyContemporary danceImprovisation danceButohBallet
PitchMezzo-soprano
SingingBluesChoirClassicJazzSong
Special skillsAudio bookChoreographyAcrobat
Training

Petrozavodsk State Glazunov Conservatory, University of Arts Helsinki Theater Academy

Awards
2025
Ilana Palmgren, RED - ROT (nominated)
2025
Silver Dust (Short film)
Film
2025
Backseat drivers (WT) (Short film) In development
Ray (LR)
Nita Kvirikadze Aimilianos & Ricklef Priestley Produktion Madlen Meyer Nita Kvirikadze
2025
Fatal Attractions (Short film) In development
Shadow (SUP)
Maria Kuznetsova Isabeau Goffin Maria Kuznetsova
2024 – 2025
Silver Dust picture © Alan La Lenia
Silver Dust (Experimental film)
Lead (LR)
Alan La Lenia Alan La Lenia Lenia Motion Design Alan La Lenia
2024
A BAD HABIT / PAHA TAPA picture © Jaakko Kelaranta
A BAD HABIT / PAHA TAPA (Short film)
Supporting Role
Anne Seppänen, Jaakko Kelaranta, Pyry Kuronen Anne Seppänen, Jaakko Kelaranta, Pyry Kuronen
Theater
2025
RED - ROT picture © Ilana Palmgren
RED - ROT
Leading Role
Ilana Palmgren Palmgren&Salmela Ilana Palmgren