Izabella Miko

Izabella Miko (born Izabella Anna Mikołajczak; 21 January 1981) is a Polish actress, dancer, film producer, and environmental activist. She gained recognition for her roles in the film Coyote Ugly and the music videos 'Mr. Brightside' and 'Miss Atomic Bomb' by The Killers. Miko began her career as a dance student in Poland before being recruited to study at the New York City Ballet. Later, she studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute. Her American film debut came in Coyote Ugly (2000), followed by a starring role in The Forsaken (2001). Miko has appeared in television shows like Deadwood, The Cape, and Chicago Fire. She has also worked on dance films including Save the Last Dance 2, Make Your Move, and Step Up: All In. Miko made her producing debut with the film Desert Dancer in 2014. Additionally, she is an environmental activist and owns a sustainable candle line called EkoMiko Candles.