Maria Rose "Mimi" Gianopulos (born May 12, 1989)[1] is an American actress. She is best known for her supporting role as Molly in the 2012 film What to Expect When You're Expecting.[2] She currently stars as Giada Russo in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (2024).[3]
Mimi Gianopulos | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Rose Gianopulos May 12, 1989 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse |
Brett Ryland (m. 2022) |
| Father | Jim Gianopulos |
Career
editGianopulos' first screen acting role was in the 2007 film Moondance Alexander, starring Kay Panabaker and Don Johnson. In 2013, she starred in the titular role in the unsold ABC Family sitcom pilot Continuing Fred.[4] Also in 2013, she was cast in the film Get a Job, also starring Anna Kendrick and Miles Teller.[5] Gianopulos also had a recurring role as Angela on the ABC Family sitcom Baby Daddy. In 2024, it was announced that Mimi Gianopulos is cast as a series regular Giada Russo; Justin Russo's mortal wife in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.[3]
Personal life
editGianopulos is of Greek descent. She is the daughter of film executive Jim Gianopulos, and has two younger sisters, Alexa and Niki.[6]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Moondance Alexander | Bella | |
| 2010 | To Be Determined | Mary | Short film |
| 2012 | What to Expect When You're Expecting | Molly | |
| 2013 | The Wine of Summer | Nina | |
| 2014 | The Best Friend | Ellen | Short film |
| 2015 | The Wedding Ringer | Mimi | Uncredited |
| 2015 | Lily & Kat | Agatha | |
| 2016 | Get a Job | Cammy | |
| 2019 | The Knight Before Christmas | Alyson |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Continuing Fred | Winifred "Fred" Harris | Unsold TV pilot |
| 2013–2016 | Baby Daddy | Angela | Recurring role |
| 2021 | Rutherford Falls | Kaitlyn | Recurring role |
| 2024 | Wizards Beyond Waverly Place | Giada Russo | Main role |
References
edit- ^ "Maria Rose Gianopulos, Born 05/12/1989 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (July 21, 2011). "Mimi Gianopulos joins 'What to Expect'". Variety.com. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ a b Wegner, Stephanie; Jackson, Dory (January 18, 2024) [January 18, 2024]. "Selena Gomez Is 'So Excited' to Reunite with David Henrie for Upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place Revival". People. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 12, 2012). "Pilot Castings: Mimi Gianopulos To Star In ABC Family's 'Continuing Fred', Laura Allen Joins NBC's 'Husbands And Wives'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 23, 2011). "Mimi Gianopulos gets 'Job' for CBS Films". Variety.com. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (September 12, 2012). "Fox's Jim Gianopulos on Working With Jeffrey Katzenberg: 'We're Used to Demanding' (Q&A)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
