‘The Midnight Club’ on Netflix is a horror mystery-drama series that captures the stories of a group of terminally ill patients who live together at Brightcliffe Hospice. Created by Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong, it is an adaptation of the 1994 eponymous novel by Christopher Pike. They establish a covert club where they meet per night at midnight and share spooky stories. Ilonka is the main character, and once she arrives at the hospice, a number of dark mysteries about it are revealed.
Iman Benson essays the character of the protagonist, Ilonka. Her performance has garnered some great responses from the audience. Her authentic and compelling portrayal of Ilonka has elevated the show’s feel; thus, she must have made quite a few fans curious about her personal life.
Iman Benson’s Has a Loving, Supportive, Tight-Knit Family
Born on June 25, 2000, Iman Benson is a 22-year-old actress from Atlanta, Georgia. She hails from a loving and supportive family of mixed ethnicities that has aided her immensely in her journey as an actress, which began at a very early age. Out of her two siblings, Iman particularly shares a great bond with her younger sister, Suhialla, and feels grateful for her presence in her life. Wishing her sister on her 19th birthday, she wrote, “The one with the strong exterior but smushy interior & a heart of gold. truly the most loyal, resilient, self-assured person i know. you are my north star, my rib, my keeper, my best friend.”
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Iman revealed that her mother sadly had thyroid cancer, so she was able to play the role of Ilonka better because of her own experience with it. She further narrated stories of her childhood, sharing memories she created with her father about going to the movies. The young actress talked about how she developed a love for cinema and decided to pursue acting, saying, “As a kid, I was just always intrigued. My dad was a cinephile while growing up, and we went to the movies every Sunday. And so when I was nine years old, I started doing theater, and that kind of created my love for the craft.”
Iman Benson Kickstarted Her Career Early
Iman’s passion for acting began at an early age with the help of her father. She always had an interest in performing for people and acting. Thus, after she joined the theatre at age nine, she loved it so much that she kept working there and honed her craft for several years. As a theatre artist, Iman gained more expertise over the years and eventually had more love and appreciation for her skills. Then, her first break at acting in front of the camera came at age 14, when she began doing commercials and voice-over work. “I couldn’t see myself doing anything else. And here I am,” she told Glamour.
After many such commercials, Iman was led to her big break in the web series, ‘Uncle Buck,’ wherein she essays the role of Tia Russell. As she got hooked on the world of acting, Iman made a few appearances in notable TV series like ‘Suits’ and ‘Station 19′ before landing her next significant recurring role as Reagan in the 2018 sitcom, ‘Alexa & Katie.’ She then bagged the major role of Drea Barris in the 2020 TV series, ‘#blackAF.’ Iman’s appearance in ‘The Midnight Club’ further restates that she is going well in her career and has a promising future. Interestingly, her portrayal of Ilonka is a tribute to her mother.
Iman Benson is Simply Focusing on Work These Days
Iman Benson is most likely single at present. As a young and talented 24-year-old, she is well-focused on refining her skills and furthering her career. In case she is dating anyone, Iman has remained tight-lipped in this regard and has not shared anything about anyone special in her life. With interesting projects like ‘War of the Worlds’ in hand, Iman is doing a great job in presenting her skills and further polishing herself as an actor. Thus, we only wish Iman would keep offering great content and live a happy and prosperous life.
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