

A German actress and designer who transitioned from modeling to screen roles, building a multifaceted career in entertainment and fashion.
Wilma Elles began her career in front of the camera as a model, a path that naturally led her to acting. She gained recognition in Germany for her television work, appearing in popular series and films that showcased her versatility. Beyond performing, Elles channeled her aesthetic sense into fashion design, launching her own line and demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit. Her career reflects a modern, self-directed approach to the creative industries, moving seamlessly between different forms of expression. While maintaining a public profile, she has often kept the details of her personal life private, focusing attention on her professional projects.
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Wilma was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
The world at every milestone
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Euro currency enters circulation
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
She studied communication design before pursuing modeling and acting full-time.
Elles is an advocate for animal rights and has supported related causes.
She has a significant following on social media, where she shares aspects of her fashion and lifestyle.
“Fashion design is my other language; it's about creating a character you can wear every day.”