Francesca Reale
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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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Film[edit]
| 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 | |
| 2024 | Música | Haley | |
| TBA | Creepers | Cora |
Television[edit]
| 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[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Horizon Forbidden West | Nel (voice) |
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
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