Ivana is from Toronto, Canada. She began as a writer/comedian. She has appeared at Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. She also graduated from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts.Ivana made her feature film debut in Lucky McKee's THE WOODS with Patricia Clarkson. The same year, she appeared in Mark Adam's award-winning film STEEL TOES with David Strathairn and Andrew Walker. She has continued to steadily build a resume of strong and interesting characters. Big screen credits include Richard J. Lewis' Oscar nominated BARNEY'S VERSION with Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman and McKee's RED with Brian Cox and Tom Sizemore. Television credits include a recurring role on NBC's DAYS OF OUR LIVES and CBS's PERSON OF INTEREST. She is also the lead in THE DIVISION on Hulu.