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Maretha Ilves

Maretha Ilves

About me

Maretha loves to work with movement and music, enjoys active screen roles and challenging environments (ex athlete in heptathlon, pole vault). Her screen focus is on crime drama/ thriller / action. 
When it comes to stage, her interests lie in classics and Shakespeare. She has a background in classical piano and singing (choral, classical, folk, jazz). Maretha also works as a film editor. 

Maretha was born in Estonia but relocated to England at the age of 19. 
Primary location is Manchester UK, secondary locations : London, Tallinn. 

Information

Acting age
25-37 years
Year of birth
1990 (35 years)
Place of birth
Estonia
Height (cm)
160
Eye color
blue
Hair color
blond(e)
Hair length
Short
Place of residence
Manchester (GB), London (GB)
Housing options
Tallinn (EE), Tartu (EE)
Nationality
Estonian
Languages
English(native)Estonian(native)French
Dialects
Standard British English(native dialect)RPStandard American English
Accents
French
Instruments
PianoGuitar
Sport
AthleticsDiscus throwHorse ridingPilatesPole vaultYogaBasketballDivingJiu JitsuSoccerSwimming
Dance
Latin American dancesContemporary dance
Main profession
Actor
Singing
A cappellaChoraleClassicFolkJazzSoul/RnB
Pitch
Mezzo-soprano, Soprano

Credits

Film

2026
The Stranger's Case (Showreel scene)
Leading Role Maretha Ilves Producer: Maretha Ilves Written by: William Shakespeare
2026
The Last Kiss (Showreel scene)
Leading Role Maretha Ilves Producer: Maretha Ilves Written by: Lena Lapres
2025
Moondust by Little Sparrow (Music video)
Mystical Creature / Dancer (OTH) Katie Ware / Luca Rudlin Producer: Katie Ware / Luca Rudlin Written by: Katie Ware
2024
The Mancunian Dragon
Police Officer Maddie Cameron (SUP) Ioannis Kantas Producer: No Filter Productions Casting Director: Ioannis Kantas Written by: Ioannis Kantas
2022
Sonnet 29 (Mood film)
Leading Role Maretha Ilves Producer: Maretha Ilves Written by: William Shakespeare
2021
Sonnet 18 (Mood film)
Leading Role Maretha Ilves Producer: Maretha Ilves Written by: William Shakespeare

Theater

2025
Lovesong by Abi Morgan (Drama)
Billy (LR) Tom Hardman Producer: IDSA Theater: IDSA In House Presentation Written by: Abi Morgan
2023
Free Your Mind (dance theatre) (Other)
Impossible Poser /Red Lady (SUP) Danny Boyle Producer: Tracey Seaward Theater: Factory International Written by: Sabrina Mahfouz
2019
The Yellow Wallpaper (Drama)
Actor /Chorus Leader (SUP) Eliza Nelson / Maya Fletcher - Smith Producer: Eliza Nelson / Maya Fletcher - Smith Theater: Edinburgh Fringe Festival Casting Director: Eliza Nelson / Maya Fletcher - Smith Written by: Eliza Nelson / Maya Fletcher - Smith
2018
The Yellow Wallpaper (Drama)
Actor /Chorus Leader (SUP) Eliza Nelson / Maya Fletcher - Smith Producer: Eliza Nelson / Maya Fletcher - Smith Theater: Salford King's Arms Casting Director: Eliza Nelson / Maya Fletcher - Smith Written by: Eliza Nelson / Maya Fletcher - Smith

Commercial

2022
Have you got what it takes - Team Academy (Commercial)
Leading Role Jack Leigh Producer: Jack Leigh
2019
Unmissable Weekends In Manchester (Commercial)
Other Producer: Soup Co. Casting Director: Soup Co.
2018
Twinings Tea Advert (Commercial)
Other Antony Morris Producer: Woolgather Films Casting Director: Antony Morris