Mariya Ilyuhina was born on November 19, 2003, in Moscow, Russia. ​She is a Russian actress, singer, and gymnast who rose to national fame as a child star playing Masha Voronina in the popular long-running sitcom The Voronins (Voroniny), a role she held from 2009 until the show's conclusion. Beyond her signature television role, she has appeared in projects such as the drama series Yesenin (2005) and the film Deffchonki. In addition to her acting career, she is a Candidate for Master of Sports in rhythmic gymnastics and has pursued a career as a pop singer.