Paula Brancati (born June 6, 1989) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her work on Canadian television, including roles on Being Erica, Slasher, Dark Oracle, and most notably for playing Jane Vaughn on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Paula Brancati | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1989 Thornhill, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Early life
editBrancati 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] She is of Italian descent.[2][3]
Career
editBrancati 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.[4] In 2016, Brancati portrayed Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical in Toronto.[5]
In 2022 she directed the short film Junior's Giant.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Cold Creek Manor | Stephanie Pinski | |
| 2011 | Moon Point | Kristin | |
| 2013 | Out | Karen | Short film |
| 2015 | People Hold On | Robin | Producer |
| 2016 | Nobody's Home | Eden (voice) | |
| Onto Us | Alana | Short film | |
| Sadie's Last Days on Earth | Connie Nichol | ||
| 2018 | Edging | Rachael | |
| 2019 | Majic | Bernwood | |
| From the Vine | Laura Gentile | ||
| TBA | John and Annie | Annie | Short film, completed |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Ricky's Room | Tara | |
| 2003 | Radio Free Roscoe | Veronica | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Doc | Gena | Episode: "No Pain, No Gain" |
| Veritas: The Quest | Young Hayley | Episode: "Eternal" | |
| Kevin Hill | Shelby Hacker | Episode: "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" | |
| 2004-2006 | Dark Oracle | Cally Stone / Violet | Main role: Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series[6] |
| 2005 | The Blobheads | Melissa | 6 episodes |
| Painkiller Jane | Young Jane | TV movie | |
| 2006 | Cow Belles | Sarah Van Dyke | |
| Angela's Eyes | Natalie Young | Episode 8: "Blue-Eyed Blues" | |
| 2007 | Jump In! | Gina | TV movie |
| 2007-2009 | Degrassi: Minis | Jane Vaughn | 10 episodes |
| 2007-2010 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Main role; Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series[6] | |
| 2008 | Heartland | Kerry-Anne | Episode: "Ghost from the Past" |
| 2009 | Life with Derek | Vicki | Season 4, episode 16: "Truman's Last Chance" |
| The National Tree | Katie | TV movie | |
| 2009-2011 | Being Erica | Jenny Zalen | Main role |
| 2010 | Degrassi Takes Manhattan | Jane Vaughn | TV movie |
| 2011 | Desperately Seeking Santa | Marissa Marlet | |
| 2012 | Call Me Fitz | Natalie | Episode: "Semen Gate" |
| Flashpoint | Carla | Episode: "Forget Oblivion" | |
| 2013 | Off2Kali Comedy | Paula Brancati | Episode: "Pick My Fake Indian Name!" |
| 2013 & 2024 | Murdoch Mysteries | Sophia Lucas & Lize McDowell | Episodes: "Twisted Sisters" & "Mrs. Crabtree's Neighbourhood" |
| 2014 | The Good Witch's Wonder | Ms. Bryson | TV movie |
| 2016 | What Would Sal Do? | Celeste | 3 episodes |
| Slasher: The Executioner | Jana Singer | Episode: "Like as Fire Eateth Up and Burneth Wood" | |
| 2017 | Slasher: Guilty Party | Dawn Duguin | 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Hudson & Rex | Beth | Episode: "The Mourning Show" |
| Frankie Drake Mysteries | Maxine | Episode: "Out on a Limb" | |
| Slasher: Solstice | Violet Lickers | 6 episodes | |
| Grounded for Christmas | Marcy | TV movie | |
| 2019-2020 | Workin' Moms | Dana Brown | 5 episodes |
| 2021 | Diggstown | Shirley MacFarlane | Episode: "Riley Seaver" |
| Slasher: Flesh & Blood | Christy Martin | 6 episodes | |
| 2021-2022 | In the Dark | Hannah | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Death She Wrote | Mary Malone | TV movie Nominated - Canadian Screen Award for Lead actress, television film or miniseries |
| 2023 | Slasher: Ripper | Viviana Botticelli | 8 episodes |
Music videos
edit| Music videos | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Artist | |
| 2018 | "I'm Upset | Drake | |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Former Degrassi star Paula Brancati on how she became a successful producer". postcity.com. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ "Being Erica's Paula Brancati gives tips on Toronto's best Italian food spots". Shedoesthecity. November 1, 2011. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "Paula Brancati on Her New Film, Acting, Family, and Coping with a Pandemic – Accenti Magazine". Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "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.