Paraplegic Author/Actress/Activist Lolita Milena

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Lolita Milena is a paraplegic actress and author. Born in Siberia, Milena immigrated to the
United States in 2002 as a toddler with her then foster family. The fall of the same year through
child abuse, Milena was left permanently paralyzed. It was shortly after she was adopted by her
current family. Her introduction to the art form began in musical theatre at the early age of 6
years old. Having performed in an accumulated 20 theatrical productions, Milena had turned to
social media platforms to create content ranging from short skits to special effect makeup.
During her junior year of high school in 2017, Milena had taken on the challenge in writing a
50,000 word novel in only 30 days. Not only did she surpass the word count goal by 14,000, but
did so in 20 days Her first published novel, 2459 won her first place in her state for the
NANOWRIMO content. Also in 2017, Milena had discovered TikTok, opening a new world of
possibilities and opportunities. She had gained popularity on the platform by uploading short
acting and comedic skit clips. As of January 2023, Milena had been steadily climbing the ranks
on the popular app, sitting around 720,000 followers. In 2019, Milena was discovered by her
management through TikTok, who had assisted her into the industry; eventually booking the
character, Jenna in Lionsgate and Buzzfeed&. While being an actress and self published
author, Milena also begun work relationships with cosmetic and clothing brands through social
media platforms. These brands being and not limited to: TTDEYE, Abercrombie & Fitch, and
OrangeJuicetheBrand Clothing. In the summer of 2019, Milena had been one of the faces for
Abercrombie &Fitch;Face Your Fierce campaign. Milena was adopted by her current family
at the age of 2 years old after the incident. She has 8 sisters, 1 brother, and is the third
youngest. She hopes to continue growing and with the influence, show young men and women
in a similar predicament that: Just because you have a disability, doesnt mean you cant follow
your dreams