Paula Brancati
Paula Brancati | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1989 Thornhill, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Paula Brancati (born June 6, 1989) is a Canadian actress. She is most widely known for her work on Canadian television, including roles on Being Erica and Dark Oracle, and most notably for playing Jane Vaughn on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Early life
Brancati was born in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada.[1] She attended the regional arts program at St. Elizabeth Catholic High School,[1] and studied with the CharActors Theatre Troupe.[1]
Career
Brancati has starred on numerous television series, most notably as Jane Vaughn on Degrassi: The Next Generation[1] and Jenny Zalen on Being Erica.[1]
Brancati is a co-founder of BrancSeater Productions[1] and has produced seven films for the production company, including People Hold On.
Brancati has several theatre credits and has been nominated for two Dora Awards.[2] In 2016, Brancati portrayed Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical in Toronto.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Cold Creek Manor | Stephanie Pinski | |
| 2011 | Moon Point | Kristin | |
| 2013 | Out | Karen | Short film |
| 2015 | People Hold On | Robin | |
| 2016 | Nobody's Home | Eden (voice) | |
| 2016 | Onto Us | Alana | Short film |
| 2016 | Sadie's Last Days on Earth | Connie Nichol | |
| 2019 | From the Vine | Laura Gentile | |
| TBD | John and Annie | Annie | Short film, completed |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Ricky's Room | Tara | TV series |
| 2003 | Radio Free Roscoe | Veronica | "How to Lose a Girl", "Pig-malion" |
| 2004 | Doc | Gena | "No Pain, No Gain" |
| 2004 | Veritas: The Quest | Young Hayley | "Eternal" |
| 2004 | Kevin Hill | Shelby Hacker | "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" |
| 2004-06 | Dark Oracle | Cally Stone | Main role Nominated – Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series[4] |
| 2005 | The Blobheads | Melissa | TV series |
| 2005 | Painkiller Jane | Young Jane | TV film |
| 2006 | Cow Belles | Sarah Van Dyke | TV film |
| 2006 | Angela's Eyes | Natalie Young | "Blue-Eyed Blues" |
| 2007 | Jump In! | Gina | TV film |
| 2007-09 | Degrassi: Minis | Jane Vaughn | TV series |
| 2007-10 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Jane Vaughn | Regular role Nominated – Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series[4] |
| 2008 | Heartland | Kerry-Anne | "Ghost from the Past" |
| 2009 | Life with Derek | Vicki | "Truman's Last Chance" |
| 2009 | The National Tree | Katie | TV film |
| 2009-11 | Being Erica | Jenny Zalen | Regular role |
| 2010 | Degrassi Takes Manhattan | Jane Vaughn | TV film |
| 2011 | Desperately Seeking Santa | Marissa Marlet | TV film |
| 2012 | Call Me Fitz | Natalie | "Semen Gate" |
| 2012 | Flashpoint | Carla | "Forget Oblivion" |
| 2013 | Off2Kali Comedy | Paula Brancati | "Pick My Fake Indian Name!" |
| 2013 | Murdoch Mysteries | Sophia Lucas | "Twisted Sisters" |
| 2014 | The Good Witch's Wonder | Ms. Bryson | TV film |
| 2016 | Slasher: The Executioner | Jana Singer | "Like as Fire Eateth Up and Burneth Wood" |
| 2016 | What Would Sal Do? | Celeste | "Pilot", "The First Stone", "Fruit of the Womb" |
| 2017 | Slasher: Guilty Party | Dawn Duguin | Main cast |
| 2019 | Workin' Moms | Dana Brown | "Business Boyz", "Stand for Something", "Daddy's Home", "Of Rights and Men" |
| 2019 | Slasher: Solstice | Violet Dimashke | Recurring role |
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Former Degrassi star Paula Brancati on how she became a successful producer". postcity.com. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ "Nominees". TAPA. October 15, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ "The music might miss its mark, but Mirvish's Matilda is a fast and slick production". National Post. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ a b "awards database". academy.ca. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
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