Liza Lapira
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| Liza Lapira | |
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| Born | December 3, 1981 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Liza Lapira (born December 3, 1981) is an American actress. She played Kianna in the 2008 film 21 and Special Agent Michelle Lee in NCIS. She was a co-star as Robin in the cancelled ABC comedy series Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.
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Early life[edit]
Liza Lapira was born in Queens, New York. She is of Filipino,[1] Spanish, and Chinese descent. While in New York, she acted in theatrical productions and small films.
She moved to Los Angeles in 2004 to work in television.
Career[edit]
Stage[edit]
Lapira's New York stage credits include As You Like It, The School for Wives, The Odyssey, and Alexandra Cunningham's No. 11 Blue and White.
Film[edit]
Early film credits include director Tony Scott's Domino and independent feature The Big Bad Swim, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2006. Lapira appeared in J. J. Abrams' 2008 film Cloverfield as Heather and also appeared in Table for Three and 21. In 2009, she played Agent Sophie Trinh in the film Fast & Furious opposite Paul Walker, and in 2010, she played Alva in Repo Men. She was the sharp-tongued friend of the "PG-13" Hannah in Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011).
Television[edit]
Lapira's first major role was a series regular spot on the Showtime TV series Huff. Lapira played neuroscientist Ivy in both seasons of Joss Whedon's series Dollhouse, appearing predominantly with Fran Kranz and Dichen Lachman.
Her TV credits include recurring roles in Dexter, ER, Monk, Grey's Anatomy, Law & Order: SVU, The Parkers as Shaquan, Sex and the City, and The Sopranos.
Lapira had regular roles as Agent Michelle Lee in NCIS, Lisa in Traffic Light and Robin in Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.
Personal life[edit]
Lapira is a supporter of LA’s BEST, an after-school enrichment program in conjunction with the Los Angeles Unified School District.[2]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Autumn in New York | Charlotte's Birthday Friend | |
| 2002 | Brown Sugar | Hot 97 Receptionist | |
| 2005 | Domino | Chinegro Woman | |
| 2006 | The Big Bad Swim | Paula | |
| 2007 | LA Blues | Sandra | |
| 2008 | 21 | Kianna | |
| 2008 | Cloverfield | Heather | |
| 2009 | See Kate Run | Samantha Wong | TV movie |
| 2009 | Fast & Furious | Trinh | |
| 2009 | Table for Three | Nerissa | |
| 2010 | Repo Men | Alva | |
| 2010 | See You in September | Monica | |
| 2010 | Marmaduke | Party Dog #1 | voice |
| 2011 | Crazy, Stupid, Love. | Liz | |
| 2012 | The Happiest Person in America | Lara[3] | short |
| 2013 | Someone Marry Barry | Single Mom at Wedding | filming |
Television[edit]
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Waitress | Episode: Wanderlust |
| 2001 | Law & Order | Cheryl Treadwell | Episode: A Losing Season |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Rebecca Chang | Episode: Scourge |
| 2001-2002 | The Education of Max Bickford | Nia Sheppard / Student Volunteer | Episode: A Very Great Man Episode: Money Changes Everything |
| 2004-2006 | Huff | Maggie Del Rosario | Main cast (21 episodes) |
| 2003 | Sex and the City | Pam | Episode: Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little |
| 2004 | Without a Trace | Layla | Episode: Legacy |
| 2004 | The Sopranos | Amanda Kim | Episode: Sentimental Education |
| 2004 | The Parkers | Shaquan | Episode: At Last |
| 2006 | Grey's Anatomy | Noelle Lavatte | Episode: Let the Angels Commit |
| 2006-2008 | NCIS | Special Agent Michelle Lee | 12 episodes |
| 2007 | Monk | Dr. Souter | Episode: Mr. Monk Goes to the Hospital |
| 2007 | Queens Supreme | unknown | Episode: Mad About You |
| 2007 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Forensic Tech | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Dexter | Det. Yuki Amado | 5 episodes |
| 2008 | ER | Christine | 2 episodes Episode: The Chicago Way Episode: Parental Guidance |
| 2009-2010 | Dollhouse | Ivy | 10 episodes |
| 2011 | Traffic Light | Lisa | Main cast (13 Episodes) |
| 2012 | Psych | Tina | Episode: Let's Doo-Woop It Again |
| 2012 | Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 | Robin | Main cast (7 episodes) |
| 2012 | Drop Dead Diva | Abby Halstead | Episode: Winning Ugly |
| 2013 | Super Fun Night | Helen-Alice | post-production |
References[edit]
- ^ Torre, Nestor (May 16, 2008). "Exciting comers topbill new productions". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ^ http://thesenseplays.com/cast-crew/cast/liza-lapira/[dead link]
- ^ "The Cast of The Happiest Person in America". thehappiestpersoninamerica.com. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
