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Levieva, a [[History of the Jews in Russia|Russian Jew]],<ref name=ref1/><ref name=ref2/> was born in [[Leningrad]], [[Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic|Russian SFSR]], [[Soviet Union]] (now [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Russian Federation]]). At the age of three, she began the rigorous training program of a competitive [[rhythmic gymnastics|rhythmic gymnast]].<ref name=ref1/> When she was 11, Levieva's mother moved her and her twin brother to [[Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn|Sheepshead Bay]], [[Brooklyn]] in [[New York City]].<ref name=ref1/> Levieva continued to train for a few more years after emigrating to the United States and achieved success regionally but did not compete at the U.S. Championships – she did not have U.S. citizenship at the time because the family had arrived illegally.<ref name=utrm/> She attended [[high school]] in [[Secaucus, New Jersey]]. Levieva majored in [[economics]] at [[New York University|NYU]] and worked as a fashion buyer.<ref name=ref1/> Her continuing interest in acting led her to be accepted into the [[Meisner technique|Meisner Training Program]] at the [[William Esper Studio]]. |
Levieva, a [[History of the Jews in Russia|Russian Jew]],<ref name=ref1/><ref name=ref2/> was born in [[Leningrad]], [[Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic|Russian SFSR]], [[Soviet Union]] (now [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Russian Federation]]). At the age of three, she began the rigorous training program of a competitive [[rhythmic gymnastics|rhythmic gymnast]].<ref name=ref1/> When she was 11, Levieva's mother moved her and her twin brother to [[Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn|Sheepshead Bay]], [[Brooklyn]] in [[New York City]].<ref name=ref1/> Levieva continued to train for a few more years after emigrating to the United States and achieved success regionally but did not compete at the U.S. Championships – she did not have U.S. citizenship at the time because the family had arrived illegally.<ref name=utrm/><ref name=mblvd/> She attended [[high school]] in [[Secaucus, New Jersey]]. Levieva majored in [[economics]] at [[New York University|NYU]] and worked as a fashion buyer.<ref name=ref1/> Her continuing interest in acting led her to be accepted into the [[Meisner technique|Meisner Training Program]] at the [[William Esper Studio]]. |
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Revision as of 03:54, 14 March 2012
Margarita Levieva | |
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 Levieva in June 2009 | |
| Born | February 9, 1980 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Margarita Levieva (born February 9, 1980) is an American actress. Born in the Soviet Union, she was a competitive gymnast before going on to star in the films The Invisible, Adventureland and Spread.
Personal life
Levieva, a Russian Jew,[1][2] was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). At the age of three, she began the rigorous training program of a competitive rhythmic gymnast.[1] When she was 11, Levieva's mother moved her and her twin brother to Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn in New York City.[1] Levieva continued to train for a few more years after emigrating to the United States and achieved success regionally but did not compete at the U.S. Championships – she did not have U.S. citizenship at the time because the family had arrived illegally.[3][4] She attended high school in Secaucus, New Jersey. Levieva majored in economics at NYU and worked as a fashion buyer.[1] Her continuing interest in acting led her to be accepted into the Meisner Training Program at the William Esper Studio.
Career
Levieva made a guest appearance on Law & Order: Trial by Jury in 2005. In 2006, she starred in the Fox series, Vanished. Her feature film credits include The Invisible, the independent film Billy's Choice, and Noise starring Tim Robbins, Bridget Moynahan and William Hurt.
In 2005, New York Magazine featured her as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in New York.[5]
In 2009, Levieva played Lisa P. in the comedy Adventureland. The same year, she made an appearance in the NBC drama Kings (in the episode "First Night") and starred in the play The Retributionists.[2] She also stars in HBO's comedy-drama series How to Make it in America. In 2011 she appears on the thriller film The Lincoln Lawyer, with Matthew McConaughey. Her other film credits include The Stand Up, Knights of Badassdom, For Ellen and Loft.
In 2011, Levieva joined the ABC drama series Revenge in the recurring role of the original Emily Thorne, who agreed to switch identities with Amanda Clarke.[6] In 2012, she joined the second season of HBO's Luck in the recurring role of Sarah Israel.[7]
Filmography
| Film | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2004 | Billy's Choice | Julie Romano | ||
| 2005 | N.Y.-70 | Cindy | ||
| English | Stephanie Davis | |||
| 2006 | The Prince | Isabelle | ||
| What's Not to Love? | Blake | |||
| 2007 | David's Apartment | DeeDee | ||
| The Invisible | Annie Newton | |||
| Noise | Ekaterina Filippovna | |||
| 2009 | Spread | Heather | ||
| Adventureland | Lisa P. | |||
| 2010 | The Stand Up | Julie | ||
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer | Reggie Campo | ||
| Knights of Badassdom | Beth | |||
| 2012 | For Ellen | Claire | ||
| The Loft | Vicky Fry | |||
| Television | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Trial by Jury | Stephanie Davis | 1 episode | |
| 2006 | Vanished | Marcy Collins | 13 episodes | |
| 2009 | Kings | Claudia | 1 episode | |
| 2010–2011 | How to Make It in America | Julia | 6 episodes | |
| 2011–2012 | Revenge | Emily Thorne/Kara Wilkins/Amanda Clarke | Recurring role | |
References
- ^ a b c d Axelrod, Nick (April 2, 2009). "Tilt-A-Whirl Girl: Margarita Levieva in 'Adventureland'". WWD Lifestyle. Archived from the original on February 17, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Fradkin, Lori (2009-09-14). "The Retributionists' Margarita Levieva on Jewish Revenge and Being Lisa P." New York Magazine. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Tinkham, Chris (April 8, 2009). "Margarita Levieva - An interview with Adventureland's Lisa P." Under The Radar Mag. Archived from the original on August 18, 2010.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Radish, Christina (April 26, 2007). "Margarita Levieva May Hold The Key In "The Invisible"". MediaBlvd Magazine. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
- ^ "The Most Beautiful New Yorkers". Archived from the original on February 14, 2009.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Masters, Megan (November 16, 2011). "Revenge Preview: The Real Emily Thorne Reveals Her Agenda! (Hint: It Involves 'Sharing')". TVLine. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 5, 2012). "Michael Gambon Upped To Regular On 'Luck', Margarita Levieva Joins As Recurring". Deadline.com.
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- 1980 births
- Living people
- Actors from New York City
- American film actors
- American television actors
- Jewish actors
- American people of Russian-Jewish descent
- American people of Russian descent
- Naturalized citizens of the United States
- New York University alumni
- People from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn
- Russian rhythmic gymnasts
- Russian emigrants to the United States
- Russian Jews