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Italia Ricci

Canadian-American actress (born 1986)

Canadian-American actress (born 1986)

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nameItalia Ricci
imageItalia Ricci HVFFLondon2017 (close-up).jpg
captionRicci at the 2017 Heroes & Villains FanFest
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birth_placeRichmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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alma_materQueen's University (Kingston, Ontario) B.Arts Sci.
occupationActress
years_active2007–present
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Italia Ricci (; born October 29, 1986) is a Canadian-American actress. She is known for starring as April Carver in the 2014–2015 ABC Family television series Chasing Life, for playing Siobhan Smythe / Silver Banshee in Supergirl from 2015 to 2016 and for playing White House Chief of Staff and Special Advisor Emily Rhodes in the television drama series Designated Survivor from 2016 to 2019.

Early life and education

Italia Ricci was born Stephanie-Italia Ricci in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and is of Italian descent. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts and Science in 2008 from Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario), where she undertook charitable work for causes such as Water Can, a non-profit organization creating waterholes in Africa. Ricci was a Stand Up To Cancer ambassador and supporter of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

Career

Ricci made her major acting debut in 2007, in the American Pie direct-to-video film, Beta House. She then went on to have a recurring role on the Disney XD series Aaron Stone. In 2006, Ricci also appeared in the music video Hate (I Really Don't Like You) by Plain White T's as the ex-girlfriend.

During 2009, Ricci began appearing in American productions with minor roles in How I Met Your Mother, House, and Greek. During that same year, she had a recurring role in the Comedy Central series Secret Girlfriend as Sasha. In 2010, she co-starred in the Cartoon Network live-action series Unnatural History as Maggie Winnock. She also appeared in a Clean & Clear commercial as herself. In 2011, she appeared in the short film Valediction. In 2013, Ricci appeared in a small role in Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut film Don Jon.

From 2014 to 2015, she starred as April Carver in the ABC Family series Chasing Life. Ricci joined the cast of Supergirl in December 2015 as Siobhan Smythe / Silver Banshee. In September 2016, Ricci joined the ABC political drama Designated Survivor, as Emily Rhodes. The show was renewed by Netflix for a third season which was released on June 7, 2019 but was not renewed by Netflix for a fourth season.

She has also appeared in films for the Hallmark Channel, including Rome in Love and Love in Winterland.

In 2022, Ricci starred in The Imperfects as Dr. Sydney Burke. The ten-episode first season premiered on Netflix on September 8 in the United States.

In 2023, Ricci starred in the Hallmark Channel film Catch Me If You Claus.

Personal life

Ricci began dating Canadian actor Robbie Amell in July 2008 after meeting whilst filming American Pie Presents: Beta House. They became engaged on August 19, 2014, and were married on October 15, 2016. Their first child, a son, was born in September 2019. Ricci and Amell both became citizens of the United States in January 2020.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007American Pie Presents: Beta HouseLaura JohnsonDirect-to-video film
2008**Diane
2012ValedictionEricaShort film
2013Don JonGina
2013Dean Slater: Resident AdvisorSamantha Montaigne
2014The RemainingAllison
2026The ConfessionNaomi Riley

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Aaron StoneChase RavenwoodRecurring role (season 1); 5 episodes
2009How I Met Your MotherHot Woman #1Episode: "The Front Porch"
2009HouseImmigration Officer #2Episode: "House Divided"
2009GreekDeliaEpisode: "Social Studies"
2009Secret GirlfriendSashaRecurring role (season 1); 6 episodes
2010True Jackson, VPHerselfEpisode: "Pajama Party"
2010Unnatural HistoryMaggie WinnockMain role
2012CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationVanessa DrakeEpisode: "Pick and Roll"
2014–2015Chasing LifeApril CarverMain role; 34 episodes
Nominated Golden Maple Award for Newcomer of the Year in a TV series broadcast in the U.S. (2015)
2015Fatal MemoriesSutton RobertsTelevision film (Lifetime)
2016SupergirlSiobhan Smythe / Silver BansheeRecurring role (season 1); 5 episodes
Late BloomerJenny TaftTelevision film (Hallmark)
2016–2019Designated SurvivorEmily RhodesMain role; 53 episodes
2019Rome in LoveAmelia TateTelevision film (Hallmark)
2020Love in WinterlandAlice 'Ally' WilsonTelevision film (Hallmark)
2021The Good DoctorTaryn WilkieEpisode: “Waiting”
2021Don't Go Breaking My HeartMiranda FaradayTelevision film (Hallmark)
2022The ImperfectsDr. Sydney BurkeMain role; 10 episodes
2023Catch Me If You ClausAvery QuinnTelevision film (Hallmark)
2024Trading Up ChristmasMichelle KostkaTelevision film (Hallmark)
2025TrackerMCEpisode: "Eat the Rich"

References

References

  1. (October 29, 2016). "Famous birthdays Oct. 29; and: Who let that dog out? (Who, who, who, who, who?)".
  2. "Celebrities Who Became U.S. Citizens".
  3. (February 9, 2017). "Drama Grad Italia Ricci Enjoying Success on TV's Designated Survivor | Queen's Alumni".
  4. Scott, Cece. (November 3, 2016). "Designated Survivor star Italia Ricci: The new girl next door".
  5. Caruso, Shauna. "Italia Ricci • Any Celeb".
  6. "Italia Ricci: Charity Work & Causes".
  7. [http://www.starsentertainment.com/item/1751-italia-ricci-her-lucky-break-and-her-new-show.html Italia Ricci: Her Lucky Break and Her New Show] {{webarchive. link. (November 17, 2012 , starsentertainment.com)
  8. (August 14, 2013). "Breaking News - ABC Family Starts Production on New Drama Series "Chasing Life"". TheFutonCritic.com.
  9. (October 2, 2015). "ABC Family's 'Chasing Life' Canceled After Two Seasons". hollywoodreporter.com.
  10. (December 4, 2015). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Supergirl' Lands 'Chasing Life' Star in Major Villain Role". etonline.com.
  11. (February 5, 2016). "'Designated Survivor' Casts Kal Penn, Maggie Q, Natascha McElhone, Italia Ricci".
  12. (October 18, 2018). "'Designated Survivor': Anthony Edwards & Julie White Cast In Season 3 On Netflix". Deadline.
  13. (July 24, 2019). "Designated Survivor cancelled again, this time by Netflix".
  14. Wang, K. L. Connie. (July 23, 2019). "If You Can't Afford a Trip to Italy, Hallmark's New Rome In Love Will Take You There".
  15. (January 11, 2020). "10 Hallmark Winterfest Movies to Enjoy Post-Countdown to Christmas".
  16. "The Imperfects (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb".
  17. "Catch Me If You Claus - IMDb".
  18. Falls, Kayla. (June 16, 2013). "Italia Ricci is Robbie Amell's real life leading lady". TheTomorrowPeopleCW.com.
  19. Longeretta, Emily. (August 20, 2014). "Italia Ricci & Robbie Amell Engaged — After 6 Years Of Dating". Hollywood Life.
  20. "Italia Ricci's Wedding Day Beauty Look". people.com.
  21. Cronin, Colleen. "The Flash's Robbie Amell and Designated Survivor's Italia Ricci Welcome Son Robert V". people.com.
  22. (January 23, 2020). "Robbie Amell And Italia Ricci Are Officially U.S. Citizens".
  23. (January 23, 2020). "Robbie Amell and Italia Ricci Become United States Citizens: 'Today Was Awesome'". Yahoo! News.
  24. "Golden Maple Awards'15 Winners Include Brandon Jay McLaren and Amanda Crew {{!}} IndieWire".
  25. (December 7, 2015). ""Supergirl" Italia Ricci joins series as Silver Banshee". Chidumga Izuzu.
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