Liam was a shipper, he is right: It was so wrong but it was so right. The second season of the Starz series "Spartacus" gets rolling at 10 p.m. Friday with a new Spartacus. If they don't overcome their hatred for one another and work as a team, he will kill them both. She has long, wavy blonde hair, is of average height and a petite physique. She is not afraid to risk others for her purpose. Unfortunately for Ilithyia, the potion is discovered by Glaber, who was informed of its existence by Ashur. In an attempt to make her friends jealous of her newest purchase, Ilithyia comes to the ludus with three of her acquaintances, Licinia, Aemilia and Caecilia. "[1] An unnamed boy is the newborn son of Ilithyia. His treachery dishonored Rome" Spartacus rebukes this by saying" It is your husband that bears the dishonor he abandoned defenseless women and children left them to be raped and murdered" She gets angry saying she would have him crucified if he were her slave but her three friends laugh at her for overreacting saying they all heard the rumors about glaber's dealing in Thrace they depart, leaving her alone with Lucretia. (Ashur acted under the advice of Lucretia - although not specifically what Lucretia asked of him.) Ilithyia appears as one of the characters in Spartacus: Swords and Ashes and Spartacus: Morituri. Spartacus realizes that Ilithyia is of no use to him, and she is released into the woods - not before telling her that Glaber had no plan in saving her, then kneels down saying 'He does not love you, as I love my wife'. Then in 2012, she has cast her role in Spartacus: Vengeance. Clutching the baby, she falls backwards off the side of the cliff with a smile on her face. elf to kill the slaves and cut the baby out of Ilithyia's womb with a knife. She was seen in both Blood and Sand and Vengeance. Lucretia plans it so that Licinia. On the way, Ilithyia's carriage is attacked by Gannicus and her small group of guards are slaughtered. For love, or vengeance—without hesitation." However, she does not hold back from slighting Lucretia, by mentioning a piece of jewelry is out of fashion or her house is not acceptable to the upper class Roman standards. Ilithyia throws Lucretia to the floor because she slept with her father. —Ilithyia to Lucretia, [The gladiators are] like something out of a fever dream. Lucretia telling Ilithyia about Seppius' death. As her father was named Albinius, Ilithyia was a member of the Roman Gens Albinia, a political dynasty descended from one of the first Tribunes of the Plebs in Rome, named Lucius Albinius Paterculus. Ilithyia sees them as they come in and Lucretia convinces her to purchase one. Spartacus, determined to bring down Roma, now leads a rebellion swelled by thousands of freed slaves. Glaber is infuriated, and sends him on a mission to meet Spartacus at the top of Mt. Furious at Lucretia's apparent betrayal, she throws Lucretia to the floor and threatens to bash her head in on the tiles, just as she did to Licinia. Lucretia takes the child - a boy - to the side of the cliff, and Ilithyia crawls after her, bleeding profusely from her slashed abdomen. The two devise a plan to murder Glaber, using Seppia's desire for revenge against her. She finds Numerius relaxing in the ludus bath and seduces him by joining him, naked, in the pool. Ilithyia with Lucretia seeing the Gladiators for the first time. I can’t remember a time when I ever wasn’t an actor. I mean, what if they went insane all at once, clamoring for blood?! She graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Lucretia about to cut the baby out of Ilithyia. Varro's death by Spartacus, on Numerius orders. "Spartacus" Mark of the Brotherhood (TV Episode 2010) - IMDb He was married to Vashti Whitfield. Ilithyia seeing she slept with Spartacus not Crixus. She is a coquette and devious young woman underneath her more innocent appearance, individual and manipulative without aid of her husband. Lucretia is still not moved, and devises a switch. This episode has an 8.3 on IMDb, which isn't surprising given it contains some creative plot devices and one of … Ilithyia then informs her that the child is Spartacus' and that she feels a strange form of attachment to it. He has been taught very basic fighting skills by Spartacusbut lacks true skill and performance. Ilithyia, horrified at losing her newborn, falls to the ground, dying of the wounds inflicted upon her by Lucretia. The two rekindle their romance, making love in front of Seppia's corpse. When the Thracian later known as Spartacus and his colleague report movement among the Getae armies, Ilithyia spurs her husband to abandon his post and his word, unknowingly inciting the Thracians into mutiny and desertion. The Getae frequently raid the Thracians' lands to the south, so the Thracians are persua… Ilithyia approaches her father with the aim of dissolving her marriage. Although her father never cared for Glaber in the first place, he refuses to dissolve her marriage. Spartacus leads survivors through the woods, but Crixus returns to a place of past suffering. Meanwhile, Lucretia entertains Ilithyia, and despite Ilithyia's distaste for the food and drink (and the overall. Ilithyia sealing the doors of Batiatus Ludus. Ilithyia is introduced alongside her husband, Glaber, as he tries to persuade the Thracians to aid him in battle. She was seen in both Blood and Sand and Vengeance. She hopes to make some of her friends in high Roman circles jealous of this purchase, but is seen to still be the one trying to amuse them and gain their approval. Roman leader Gaius Claudius Glaber has died, and former rivals become rebel generals, joining the war against the empire. Disheveled and heavily pregnant, she tells Spartacus that the child she carries is his. about who murdered her brother. Ilithyia begins dropping hints of her intentions around Varinius, who reveals he is more than willing to marry her. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/viva-bianca/298137, https://spartacus.fandom.com/wiki/Viva_Bianca?oldid=53220. She admires their strength and ferocity in battle, after a suggestion from Lucretia, buys one of her own. Ilithyia decides to give a gift upon Lucretia, after learning that, despite many years of marriage, Lucretia has yet to produce a child, and brings in a priestess supposedly talented in helping cure infertility. Spartacus disobeys an order by legatus Gaius Claudius Glaber, who refused to send his men to protect Spartacus' village. Batiatus brings out a "gift", which turns out to be Licinia's severed, rotting hand, recognizable by the rings on the fingers. Vesuvius with deals for a plea bargain. The name Ilithyia is derived from the name of the Greek goddess of childbirth. It’s always been a part of me. Viva Bianca is the Australian actress who plays Ilithyia in Spartacus. She wishes to please her husband and promises that if he does well she can put good words in with her father to promote him. Lucretia says that she and Batiatus finally have an heir and gazes lovingly at Ilithyia's child in her arms. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Ilithyia has long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes and is of average height. Ilithyia is a wealthy Roman woman, the daughter of Senator Albinius, and the wife of Praetor Gaius Claudius Glaber. When Glaber begins his war against Spartacus, he orders Ilithyia back to Capua with him and his army and she is condemned by her husband to live in the bloody ruins of the House of Batiatus. When Ilithyia has calmed down, is shaken by the ordeal and terrified of going back in public, fearing somebody will see her and know what she did. Caption: Viva Bianca, Australian actress (Source: Zimbio) From 2010, Viva started to gain recognition after playing the character of Ilithyia in the TV series Spartacus: Blood and Sand. In contradiction, she is highly fascinated by the other gladiators, in particular Crixus. In 2016, Erin got married to fellow actor Tom Degnan. As Glaber's attentions wander to the young Seppia, who shares his affections, Lucretia comes up with a plan to make it appear that the Gods are unhappy that Ilithyia is in Capua and that the Gods will it that she should be sent away. walks in on Spartacus and Ilithyia in bed, revealing their real identities. Ilithyia is intrigued to see what use Lucretia may yet bring her, and is fascinated by the gladiators practicing in the training area below. We learn about Viva's early introduction to acting, her acting role model, working in theatre. As he walks away Ilithyia asks 'You let me live? As a daughter of Albinius, her full name would be Albinia Ilithyia. Ilithyia is still in the ludus when Batiatus organize's a party to celebrate Glaber as a patron amongst the socialites of Rome and Capua. 1 Character Outline 2 Blood and Sand 3 Vengeance 4 Trivia 5 Gallery Ilithyia's son is the illicit child between Spartacus and Ilithyia conceived the night of a secret masked liaison organized by Lucretia. She instructs her gladiator Segovax to make an attempt on Spartacus' life because he slighted her husband, even though her gladiator is caught and crucified as punishment. Since her role on Spartacus came to an end, Erin Cummings has been in a variety of television series. While Glaber fumes throughout the event, Ilithyia joyously enjoys Varinius' presence in the pulpit. He stands quite tall for his age and wears a set of robes that befit his status. Ignoring the pleas of Lucretia and Aemilia, she closes the door behind her and locks them inside. https://www.pinterest.com/guillermofregozo/actors-spartacus The woman's questions lead to Ilithyia finding out about Lurcretia's secret lover, Crixus. Lucretia reveals that she remembers everything, but Ilithyia only releases her after Lucretia says she slept with Ilithyia's father in order to convince him to dissolve the marriage. Viva Bianca has acted in a few TV series, such as Marshall Law, Blue Heelers and All Saints. Unfortunately for her, the trail of blood and destruction she left behind at Batiatus' Ludus when she barricaded the inhabitants within will not be forgotten. As time goes on, the friendship between Lucretia and Ilithyia sours as Lucretia asks for more and more favors. Ilityhia is brought to Spartacus as a way to end the rivalry between him and Glaber, but Spartacus is hesitant to kill her. As Glaber takes to his bath, Seppia arrives and soon smashes his head with a jar. at of a horse, showing how lustful she can be). She asks her husband if there is any love left between them, to which Glaber replies that only a monster stands before her, thanks to what Ilithyia has done to him. In Capua, Ilithyia entreats her father, Senator Albinius, to give her husband a chance at redemption for his disgrace with the Thracians, to which he grudgingly agrees. ', to which Spartacus turns and replys 'Do not think it in. She reads a letter, which - although written by Batiatus - claims that Glaber has become a patron of the ludus. Ilithyia manages to walk back to the ludus, but tumbles and falls of exhaustion after throwing the gates open. Dec 22, 2016 - Explore Penny Douglas's board "VIVA BIANCA", followed by 1828 people on Pinterest. One morning soon after, Ilithyia walks in on Licinia meeting with Lucretia, and figures out the meaning of the meeting; Licinia is arranging an intimate meeting with a gladiator, namely Spartacus. Her plans ruined, Glaber's love gone, and her life in constant danger, Ilithyia seeks out Lucretia. The series was inspired by the historical figure Spartacus who led to the uprising of slaves and started a rebellion against the Roman Republic. Ilithyia is the wife of Gaius Claudius Glaber. In Vengeance, Ilithyia becomes pregnant and her pregnancy unknowingly plays a large role in the beginning stages of the war in which becomes a link between the two possible fathers: Spartacus and Glaber. They are unaware of the swap. the woman he cast aside would save his life, but she tells him that they are both monsters. Ilithyia has long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes and is of average height. Glaber is astonished that. Lucretia pries into Ilithyia's affairs, seeking influence with a powerful Roman. As Glaber expected, Ashur is killed, by Naevia. Despite the fact that she strongly dislikes Spartacus, She seems to grow an attraction based on lust towards him, as seen from when she begins to pleasure herself to the memory of the night she and Spartacus have sexual intercourse. Realizing his defeat, Glaber joins her at the games for one last display of supposed partnership. Directed by Michael Hurst. Her joy is brief, however, as Spartacus brings down the arena in flames in an attempt to rescue his captured comrades. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Ilithyia, upset, listening to her late father's will. Ilithyia is married to Gaius Claudius Glaber and shares many of his deceitful traits. As preparations begin to dissolve Ilithyia's marriage to Glaber, she decides she needs to get rid of Glaber's child as well, but she hesitates when the potion that will kill the child is in her hand. These common dishes leave my stomach unsettled. Lucretia arrives and manages to dissuade her, by saying the potion will make her sick and cause her to bleed for days, causing her absence at the games to come into question. Spartacus is enraged and begins to choke Ilithyia, but is quickly removed by the guards. The house is left empty, save for Ilithyia, her two slaves, and Lucretia, who takes it upon hers. He is found by Glaber who promptly smashes his head in with a large beam before rejoining the others outside, thereby destroying the one person able to dissolve their marriage. Portrayed by Andy Whitfield in Blood and Sand, Liam McIntyre in Vengeance and War of the Damned A Thracian who becomes a gladiator in the ludus of Lentulus Batiatus. The two women return to the House of Batiatus to make preparations to leave, but just as Ilithyia moves to push Lucretia off the side of the villa, her water breaks. Numerius is a young boy with short black hair, blue eyes and a thin build. While waiting for Whitfield's treatment and expected recovery, Starz produced a six-part prequel, Meanwhile, Licinia speaks of how scandalous it is that she would sleep with a gladiator - and Spartacus, nonetheless - and mocks Ilithyia so much so that she falls into a rage and attacks Licinia, smashing her skull multiple times into the marble tile. Jan 9, 2020 - Explore funsho ige's board "Spartacus movie", followed by 124 people on Pinterest. When she awakens, Glaber questions her for details about where she was hidden, irritating her. "[1] Ilithyia, talking Segovax into killing Spartacus. "You really shouldn't have gone to the trouble, Lucretia. When Batiatus questions her, she lies to him that Ilithyia demanded Crixus in a disrespectful manner. Numerius does as she asks, and the effect is as intended; Spartacus' spirit is. Ilithyia under a thick fur coat, with Glaber. She appears normal and mingles with the guests, whilst devising a plan to take her revenge on Spartacus. [1], Born 17 November 1983 in Australia, Viva was originally born as Viva Skubiszewski (scooby-shev-ski). See more ideas about viva bianca, spartacus, spartacus women. —Ilithyia, after her child is killed; her last words[2]. Ilithyia was the twelfth main character to be killed. When Glaber arrives, Batiatus asks for his patronage, which Glaber has no interest in giving. See more ideas about spartacus, spartacus blood and sand, spartacus series. Spartacus (TV Series 2010–2013) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. For instance, enjoying watching Varro have. Spartacus and Crixus face an undefeated giant gladiator. —Ilithyia, "No..." Ilithyia points out that she is being treated like a slave, but takes comfort in the fact that Glaber will soon return and together they will leave for Rome. Due to her father's wealth she is always seen wearing lavish dresses and extravagant jewelry, whatever is fashionable amongst the higher levels of Roman society. Shortly after arriving, she is found by Lucretia, who has been presumed dead over a month. She, along with her husband, share a strong dislike for Spartacus and longs to see him dead. In the beginning of Spartacus: Vengeance, we find Ilithyia apparently shifting from her scheming former self into the role of a forgotten wife and soon-to-be mother. Her best-known work is playing Ilithyia on Spartacus. Ilithyia and Lucretia ride towards Glaber, with Ilithyia intending to sway her husband to return to Rome so she can have her child there. She was intended to be killed along with Lucretia at the end of the first season. Spartacus believed Ilithyia was Licinia, while Ilithyia believed Spartacus was Crixus. When the gladiators revolt, Lucretia orders Ilithyia to have her guards combat the Gladiators. Ilithyia gets angry when Licinia compliments Spartaucs by calling him a god she shouts "He is nothing more than a Thracian dog! Segovax does not reveal it was Ilithyia to Batiatus, who is then emasculated and crucified. She is a wealthy Roman woman, the daughter of Senator Albinius, and the wife of Praetor Gaius Claudius Glaber. Loved the Spartacus/Ilithyia’s question. Pleased with this discovery, Ilithyia happily glides through the villa looking for her father, whom she finds in bed with Lucretia. Ilithyia (Spartacus) Spartacus; Lucretia (Spartacus) Gaius Claudius Glaber (Spartacus) Seppia (Spartacus) Retelling; Ilithyia lives; Summary ~A/N~ I'M SO SORRY EVERYONE BUT THIS FIC HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED, I lost contact with my beta and my interest has been waning since the series ended. With Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett. The party is the first social event Ilithyia attends after Licinia's death. Ilithyia has an interest in dangerous and socially dubious actions. She tells Ilithyia to be a loving wife, and when the time comes, they will strike. Again in the year 2014, she appeared in the psychological thriller film ‘Scorned’. The three are unimpressed by Segovax but fascinated by Spartacus, to Ilithyia's disgust. Its story follows Spartacus (played by Liam McIntyre, who replaces Andy Whitfield) on the role, after he and his fellow gladiators kill their master Batiatus and escape from his … Wearing clothing and her hair in a manner of status, she uses her riches and status to procure only the finest of comforts and delicacies. They will be forever my beloved hot dommed ship. She soon returns to her schemes as she shifts her attention from her husband Glaber to Varinius, a high ranking and wealthy Roman who is also a praetor. broken by the death of his closest friend. https://spartacus.fandom.com/wiki/Ilithyia?oldid=55748. He commands her to bathe, despite tradition, and guard their child with her life - or he will kill her. In 2012, she appeared as Ilithyia for the final time in Spartacus: Vengeance. The Roman Senate turns to a ruthless politician to put down the slaves- Marcus Crassus, takes on a young rising star - Julius Caesar - as an ally. She is close friends with Lucretia, however, their lively relationship is more than meets the eye. On the way, Lucretia reveals that she has been promised to Ashur, and both make plans to rid themselves of him. So-called "friends" once more, Ilithyia discovers that Lucretia, as a "gift from the Gods", may be much more useful then she first realized. The Balance of the relationship changes, with Lucretia becoming the more dominant. Whitfield's Spartacus co-star Lucy Lawless also paid tribute to the actor in a statement to EW: "Andy Whitfield left an indelible mark on all of us in the Spartacus family," she said. ILITHYIA (Viva Bianca) ... Spartacus: Vengeance starts on Sky1, Monday at 10pm. Viva Bianca is the Australian actress who plays Ilithyia in Spartacus. This bit of drama is further complicated by the fact that Ilithyia happens to be the wife of Glaber, who's essentially become the sworn enemy of Spartacus by this point. sex with one of the slaves, claiming he is like a beast untamed. Spartacus seems unable to kill her, even if she is lying, but Mira is more than willing, although she is stopped by Spartacus. Ilithyia later offers Segovax his freedom if he takes Spartacus' life for her, but Crixus manages to save him (although he still counts Spartacus as an enemy). environment), the two eventually form a sort of friendship as they both reveal a more devious and cunning nature. nude under a thick fur coat. Actor | Spartacus: Blood and Sand Andy Whitfield was born on October 17, 1971 in Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales. The only person who seems happy to see her returned is Lucretia, who tells her that Seppia now knows the truth. Although Lucretia appears to have gone crazy and lost all memory of what happened the ludus, Ilithyia is wary of her and grows distraught as her husband decides to use Lucretia to further his image with the people of Capua. She seduces Numerius at his birthday celebration to incite him to ask for a death-match against Batiatus interests, which results in the death of Varro. But when Ilithyia chooses to bed Crixus, Lucretia is driven into a visibly jealous rage. However, the writers changed their mind and extended their story to one more season. Ilithyia surprises Glaber by arriving at the camp unannounced, claiming she brings him a "gift" - herself, completely. Spartacus is an American television series produced in New Zealand that premiered on Starz on January 22, 2010, and concluded on April 12, 2013. Ilithyia smiles, saying she will do so, but instead leaves the ludus with her guards and slaves. Ilithyia fears what Lucretia could say about her and does as she asks when Lucretia wants the noblemen and -women of Rome to be invited to the ludus for Numerius' birthday party. In the series, Viva’s character bears the child of Spartacus. As she pulls out a knife to kill him, Ilithyia steps in and takes it from her, stabbing her in the chest and then slitting her throat.