Francesca Reale
Francesca Reale | |
|---|---|
| Born | Francesca Luisa Reale August 23, 1994 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New York University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Television | Blue Bloods, Haters Back Off, Stranger Things, Wireless |
| Awards | National Youth Arts Award for Outstanding Youth Choreography 2012 |
Francesca Luisa Reale (born August 23, 1994) is an American actress known best for her roles on the Netflix series Haters Back Off and Stranger Things.
Early life
Reale was born and grew up in Los Angeles and received a BFA in acting at New York University.[1] She also studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Stonestreet Studios. She received a 2012 National Youth Arts Award for Outstanding Youth Choreography for "Bordan vi Haller" in Winter Dance Concert, Hamilton Academy of Music.[2]
Career
Reale appeared for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 in the Netflix original series Haters Back Off, in which she played the supporting role of Emily, Miranda’s sister.[3][4] In 2016 she also played Gabriella Moretti in the episode "Down the Rabbit Hole" on the television series Blue Bloods.[1][5]
She played the recurring role of Heather, a lifeguard, on season 3 of Stranger Things, a Netflix original series, where her character is "the centerpiece of a dark mystery."[6] She plays Laura in the 2019 comedy film Yes, God, Yes.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Yes, God, Yes | Laura | |
| 2021 | Dating and New York | Wendy | |
| 2022 | Do Revenge | Ariana | |
| Strange World | Azimuth (voice) | ||
| 2023 | Parachute | Casey | Completed[7] |
| TBA | Creepers | Cora |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Blue Bloods | Gabriella Morretti | Episode: "Down the Rabbit Hole" |
| 2016–2017 | Haters Back Off | Emily | Main cast; 16 episodes |
| 2019 | Stranger Things | Heather Holloway | Recurring; 6 episodes |
| 2020 | Wireless | Dana | 10 episodes |
| 2022 | Entergalactic | Sydnie (voice) | TV special |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Horizon Forbidden West | Nel (voice) |
References
- ^ a b c Nguyen, Stacey (July 4, 2019). "Stranger Things: Here's Why Heather the Lifeguard Looks So Familiar". PopSugar. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ "2011–2012 Seventh Annual National Youth Arts Awards!". National Youth Theatre. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ Lloyd, Robert (October 13, 2016). "Haters Back Off offers the funny origin story of Miranda Sings". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- ^ Vanbibber (February 23, 2017). "Haters Back Off star Francesca Reale dishes on the Netflix original series". AOL. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Thomas, Leah (October 15, 2016). "The Haters Back Off Cast Fills Out the World of Miranda Sings". Bustle. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (May 9, 2018). "Stranger Things Season 3 Casts Haters Back Off Alum Francesca Reale". Variety. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ SXSW 2023 Lineup Includes Dungeons & Dragons Opening Night World Premiere; Evil Dead Rise, Eva Longoria's Flamin' Hot, A24's Problemista & More
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