Fan Casting Ella Balti in The Fifth Seat

College Senior (Political Science & Public Policy) Growing up in a close-knit family that valued education and professional success, She consistently excelled academically. She currently attends one of the nation's top universities, where she has become known for her leadership in debate competitions and student government. Though she projects confidence, she quietly struggles against expectations that her future should follow a carefully planned path. Her relationship with Vanessa forces her to question what independence truly means and whether living authentically is worth risking the approval of those she loves.