Born on November 1, 1986, Ileana D'Cruz is an Indian-born Portuguese actress who has made a significant impact in the Indian film industry. She began her career as a model at the age of 16, and her first portfolio was created by Marc Robinson.

Despite her initial portfolio being a disaster, she persevered and walked the ramps for numerous famous fashion designers. This led to her working with several renowned brands and appearing in TV commercials such as Fair & Lovely, Emami Talc, and Electrolux.

Ileana made her film debut in the Telugu industry. Her first film was YVS Chowdhury's Telugu film Devadasu in 2006. She then starred in commercially successful films like Pokkiri (2006), Jalsa (2008), and Kick, establishing herself as one of the leading actresses of Telugu cinema. She also expanded her acting career to Tamil cinema with Kedi (2006) and starred in Shankar's Nanban (2012), a commercial success.

In 2012, Ileana made her debut in Hindi cinema with Anurag Basu's comedy-drama Barfi!, for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Since then, she has played the leading lady in successful films such as Main Tera Hero (2014), Rustom (2016), Raid (2018), and The Big Bull (2021).

Ileana D'Cruz is married to Michael Dolan. They tied the knot on May 13, 2023. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Koa Phoenix Dolan, on August 1, 2023.

Ileana has been open about her journey into motherhood, addressing postpartum depression and providing insights into her relationship with her partner, Michael Dolan. She has shared her experiences of being a full-time mother and the challenges that come with it.

Ileana D'Cruz is a recipient of several accolades, including a Filmfare Award, Filmfare Award South, Zee Cine Award, Screen Award, and Stardust Award. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her performance in Barfi! and has received several nominations for her performances in other films.