ELLA BALINSKA

From working in London's Selfridges to starring in campaigns for brands that the luxury department store carries, Ella Balinska is going places—fast. With the reboot of Charlie's Angels as her first lead role in a major movie since starring in the Sky teen drama The Athena, the adventuresome actor talks to Azza Arif about her hilarious cast members, her quest for knowledge, and how the stunt moves in Charlie’s Angels felt like second nature to her

- Azza Arif

With her fearless spirit and creative flair, British actress ELLA BALINSKA is without a doubt a rising star. The face of luxury jewellery brand Cartier’s Panthère collection, and fashion brand Kurt Geiger, Ella is quickly becoming a Style Icon

From the courtyard of The King's Wardrobe in London, I can hear Ella Balinska's thick British accent before I see her, chatting away with the hotel manager Tobey. I hold the lobby lift open a little longer until she emerges, dressed in dark jeans, cropped black top, rugged ankle booties, and an oversized jacket. "This is an interesting place," Ella says, as she enters the small elevator. I tell her a little about the history behind our shoot venue for the day. Located in between Blackfriars and St Paul's, The King's Wardrobe's curious name dates back to the medieval period, when the royal Wardrobe was relocated from the Tower to the Wardrobe Place in 1381. It was a department of the royal household that oversaw the King's robes, armour and garments, before the whole facility burned down in the Great Fire of London. Today, this beautiful and historic property houses luxury serviced apartments.