Milana Ventrub, an actress, comedian, writer, and activist, has built an inspiring career shaped by resilience, creativity, and compassion. Born on March 8, 1987, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, she fled religious persecution with her Jewish family and moved to the United States at age two. Settling in West Hollywood, California, she began acting in commercials as a child to help support her family. After attending the University of California, San Diego, she developed a passion for improv and sketch comedy while training with the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Her career expanded through appearances in shows such as ER, Californication, Silicon Valley, and This Is Us. In 2013, she gained widespread recognition as Lily Adams in AT&T commercials. She later pursued film, television, and voice roles, including Squirrel Girl in Marvel’s New Warriors. Beyond entertainment, Milana became an advocate for refugees and immigrant rights, using her personal experiences to promote humanitarian causes and inspire positive change.
