Irina Levenchuk

Irina Levenchuk is a recurring character on season 1 of Arrowheads and the mother of Katy Levenchuk.

She is portrayed by Vera Farmiga.

Personality
Irina is a doting and loving mother. She cares deeply for her daughter, and will do anything to protect her. Because of this, her and her daughter have a very strong relationship. However, because of her abusive husband, her confidence and self-worth have been diminishing.

Background
Irina was born in Ukraine, where she first met her future-husband Mikhail Levenchuk. They were married in the early-90s and came to the United States in the mid-90s. Their daughter, Katy, was born in 1999.

The family often struggled to make ends meet. Both Irina and her husband worked several jobs, and had to move often because they struggled with job security. When Katy was 13, the family moved to Rocky Point, Pennsylvania. Due to their troubles, Mikhail began to drink heavily, and eventually began abusing Irina.