Only female actor who portrayed an Advocate during "War of the Worlds"
and is the sole actor who played her Advocate throughout the entire
first season - missing only two episodes.
Has quit acting, to pursue a career in medicine.
Pursuing a career in medicine (2004)
Her passion for animals led to operating Happy Tails Inn, a successful pet boarding kennel for 15 years in Stouffville, Ontario.
In the 1990s, Ilse studied medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, graduating and practicing as a Doctor of Naturopathy in Toronto.
Ilse studied theatre at York University obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts in 1984.
Ilse studied to be a chef at Maxim's de Paris, and was a lifelong gourmet chef.