Milla Jovovich
Ukrainian-American actress and model
Born
December 17th, 1975
49 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in Ukraine and raised in the United States, an actress, model, and musician gained prominence in the film industry. Gained recognition for her role as Alice in the Resident Evil film series, which began in 2002 and concluded in 2016. Also starred in The Fifth Element, released in 1997, receiving critical acclaim for the performance. Pursued a career in modeling and music, releasing albums and collaborating with various artists.
Starred in Resident Evil film series
Played Leeloo in The Fifth Element
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