The actress Persis Khambatta played the role of Lt. Ilia.

Click here to visit a web site with basic info about Ilia
 
 

This actress took a real risk when she shaved her hair for this role.  She had worked as a model, and was a beauty queen (she was crowned Miss India in 1965, and was known as "the pride of India").  But her acting career survived the "exposure."

Click here to read the obituary of Persis Khambatta.

Click here to visit J9's Persis Khambatta Tribute Page.

Click here to read an article about her experiences as an author and in the role of Ilia.