Leila Kovic Acting
Leila Kovic is a Chekhov-trained European actress experienced in theatre, films, TV and commercials.She studied acting in English, in Italy and spent a semester in England focusing on screen acting. Latest projects include TV shows ‘Succession’ where she played a hostage and ‘Hotel Portofino’ where she was the enemy's wife. Latest theatre work was ‘Manuscript I can’t read through’playing the lead Erika, a book author dealing with her troubed past. Special skills include singing (soprano), fencing and improvisation.
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Overview
NationalityBosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia
LanguagesBosnian (mother tongue), Croatian (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English (fluent), English (Middle) (fluent), English – British (fluent), Serbian (fluent), German (good), Italian (basic), Russian (basic), Slovenian (basic), Spanish (basic)
Born1987, Derventa, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Age range30 - 42
Height168 cm
Ethnic typesBalkan, Middle Europe/Caucasian, Multi-ethnic, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern, Roma, Slavic/Eastern European, Southern European / Mediterranean (dark), Southern European / Mediterranean (fair), Turkish/Kurdish
Place of residenceZadar - Zadarska zupanija (Croatia)
Possible accommodationZagreb - Grad Zagreb (Croatia), London - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Rijeka - Primorsko-goranska zupanija (Croatia), Beograd - Beograd (Serbia), Sarajevo - Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Manchester - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Salzburg - Salzburg (Austria), Berlin - Berlin (Germany), Benalmadena - Andalusia (Spain), Rome - Latium (Italy), Barcelona - Catalonia (Spain), Malaga - Andalusia (Spain)
Contact
Skills/Talents
Languages Bosnian (mother tongue), Croatian (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English (fluent), English (Middle) (fluent), English – British (fluent), Serbian (fluent), German (good), Italian (basic), Russian (basic), Slovenian (basic), Spanish (basic)
Dialects Croatia (Central) (native dialect), Dalmatia (fluent), Slavonia (fluent), England (East) (good), England (North East) (good), England (North West) (good), England (South West) (good), Herzegovina (good), Istria (good), Low German (good), Lower Austria (good), Mediterranean Region (good)
Accents American (native accent), Croatian (native accent), British (very good), English (very good)
Dance Ballroom (very good), Charleston (very good), Choreography (very good), Classical (very good), Dance improvisation (very good), Dance theatre (very good), Dance training (very good), Foxtrot (very good), Funky (very good), Jive (very good), Lindy hop (very good), Period ballroom dance (very good), Quick step (very good), Standard dance (very good), Disco (good), Musical (good), Belly dance (basic), Dancehall (basic), Flamenco (basic), Jazz dance (basic), Line dancing (basic), Modern dance (basic), Rumba (basic), Samba (basic), Tango (basic)
Singing. A Cappella (very good), Jazz (very good), Modern (very good), Musical (very good), Pop (very good), Pop song (very good), Rock (very good), Stage singing (very good), Blues (good), Gospel (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Soprano
Sports Badminton (very good), Cycling (very good), Darts (very good), Fencing (very good), Jogging (very good), Mountaineering (very good), Stage fighting (very good), Swimming (very good), Table Tennis (very good), Yoga (very good), Basketball (good), Billiards (good), Golf (good), Kayak (good), Tennis (good), Pilates (basic), Shooting (basic), Soccer (basic), Trampoline (basic), Volleyball (basic)
Other Skills Artistic Director, Clown, Director, Narration, Painting, Poet, Storytelling, Workshop Director
Appearance
Age range 30 - 42
Height 168 cm
Build Medium build
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Black
Hair style wavy long
Twin No
Look-alike Lana Parilla, Aubrey Plaza
Ethnic types Balkan, Middle Europe/Caucasian, Multi-ethnic, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern, Roma, Slavic/Eastern European, Southern European / Mediterranean (dark), Southern European / Mediterranean (fair), Turkish/Kurdish
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Glasses No
Training
VETA -Vienna English Theatre Academy
physical theatre workshop / Susana Gschwendtner
Ivana Chubbuck Studio
The International Acting Studio
Adam Davenport
Actors Door Studio
David Mullanger acting for camera masterclass
Studio Chekhov
Acting for camera, Sanja Vejnović
Zagreb Dance Center
Contact improvisation, Bruno Isaković
DAM Academy
Michael Chekhov Europe / Chekhov technique
Croatian National Theatre
CBI masterclass with Olivera Baljak / Rijeka
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2023
Hotel Portofino
BBC
Television series
Drama
Adam Wimpenny
Directed by
Jaconelli's wife
Actor in Episode
2019
Succession
HBO
Television series
Drama
Adam McKay
Directed by
Hostage
Actor in Episode
CV - Film
2023
When things get tough
Short film
Drama
Luka Križanac
Directed by
Mother
Lead
2019
Where is Vanja
Short film
Kinoklu
Directed by
Iris
Member of Ensemble
2019
Larita
Short film
Comedy, Drama
Lovro Golac
Directed by
Larita
Lead
2018
One Bite
Short film
Thriller
Staša Čelan
Directed by
Snowhite
Lead
2016
Anomaly
Short film
Fairy tale, Horror, Psychothriller
Leart Rama
Directed by
The Anomaly
Lead
2016
Cirque du cinema
Short film
Comedy
Paola Verardi
Directed by
AD
Ensemble Leading Part
CV - Theatre
2024
Manuscript I can't read through
Pinkspot Teatar
Theatre
Drama, Monologue, Thriller
Verdih Rašeta
Directed by
Erika
Lead
2022 - 2023
Mono
Pinkspot Teatar
Theatre
Cabaret, Comedy, Kids' production
ensemble
Directed by
Mono 7
Ensemble Leading Part
2022
Palett(e)rapy
Theatre
Drama, Theatrical comedy
ensemble
Directed by
Kristina
Lead
2017
Everything that's not yours
Theatre
Drama, Tragedy
Leila Kovic
Directed by
director / Poetess
Lead
2012
Final New Year
Theatre
Comedy, Farce, Gangster
Ivor Bakša
Directed by
Thief
Member of Ensemble
2014
The Fox In The Chicken Coop
Theatre
Biography, Comedy
Vedran Stresser
Directed by
Geula
Ensemble Leading Part
2011
Nothing serious by Rich Orloff
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy
Zoran Babić
Directed by
Tatuana
Ensemble Leading Part
2010
Love of three oranges by Hillary DePiano
Theatre
Absurd theatre, Comedy
Zoran Babić
Directed by
Leandro
Member of Ensemble
2010
License for superhero
Theatre
Adventure, Comedy
Filip Vrbanec
Directed by
Superhero's wife
Ensemble Leading Part
2010
Boys don't cry (film adaptation)
Theatre
Biography, Drama
Scena Ribnjak
Directed by
Brandon Teena
Lead
2007
Fame (musical)
Musical
Musical
Zoran Babić
Directed by
dance teacher
Member of Ensemble
CV - Commercials
2018
PBZ Visa Card commercial
Commercial
Serena
Directed by
Air hostess
Guest Role
2017
Safety for you
Commercial
Athos agency
Directed by
dog owner
Ensemble Leading Part
2017
Petiks cribs commercial
Commercial
internal / company
Directed by
young mom
Lead
CV - Other
2024
Unhinged
Disco Occulto
Music video
Concert, Drama, Fairy tale, Other
Panoptes Media
Directed by
Girlfriend
Lead
