Actress Fileena Bahris resides on the enchanting island of Maui, where she co-owns Designs by Fileena Jewelry for Film & Television and Madbahr Productions. Her exceptional jewelry designs have garnered widespread recognition within the film industry, particularly after creating unique pieces for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. The "Shooting Star Collection" necklace, inspired by Mace Windu, was donated to the Artists for a New South Africa charity auction, raising funds for a noble cause.
Following her success with Star Wars, Fileena expanded her portfolio by designing jewelry for television and film, as well as creating pieces for prestigious events like the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Grammys, Emmys, and the Cannes Film Festival. Her celebrity jewelry design work has been featured on various platforms, including MTV, Desperate Housewives, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Big Bang Theory, The Simple Life, Real World, Dismissed, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, Jay Leno, and Larry King, to name a few.
"Designs by Fileena" has also made appearances in films such as Vice, Stuck, Crocs, The Ninth Cloud, The Way, Never Surrender, Stuck, and Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. As Fileena's reputation grew, she began to produce films and act, thanks to the guidance and support of numerous industry professionals who taught her about acting, producing, negotiating, finance, and other essential film-related skills. Fileena attributes her success to the kindness and opportunities provided by these individuals, stating that without them, she would not have had a chance to pursue her dreams.
Today, Fileena continues to pursue her passions in acting, producing films, and designing jewelry, while remaining committed to her underlying mission of promoting charities and human and animal welfare, and reducing suffering in any way she can.
