Bevin Prince
Bevin Prince | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42) |
| Education | |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, fitness instructor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Notable work | One Tree Hill |
| Spouse | Will Friend (m. 2016; died 2022) |
| Website | www.bevinprince.com |
Bevin Anne Prince (born 1982 or 1983) is an American actress and fitness instructor best known for her role as Bevin Mirskey on The CW's hit series One Tree Hill.[1]
Early life
[edit]Prince was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and her family moved to Cary, North Carolina.[2] She attended Martin Middle School where she was a member of a cheerleading squad that won first place in the Wake County Cheerleading Contest.[3]
For high school, she attended Saint Mary's School, a private all-girl Episcopal prep school in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she performed in musical theater.[1][4] After graduating from high school in 2000, Prince attended North Carolina State University, but transferred to the University of North Carolina Wilmington.[5] There, she was a member of the Seahawk Dance Team (2002-2003) and graduated in the first class of UNC Wilmington's new film studies program.[1][5]
To prepare for more advanced roles, Prince attended the New York Film Academy, and also earned a MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design.[4][2]
Career
[edit]Television
[edit]While still a student at UNC Wilmington in 2004, Prince was cast as an extra and played a cheerleader on the WB (later The CW) television series One Tree Hill.[2] The cheerleader role evolved into Bevin Mirskey, a major recurring role from season one through four.[6] Prince appeared in 41 episodes of One Tree Hill, including returning for the series finale in season nine. However, Prince says they worked sixteen to eighteen-hour days and only earned $75 a day in the early seasons.[7]
In 2005, Prince was cast as Millison, one of the six core characters for the PAX Television show Palmetto Point.[8][9] As her career shifted away from roles filmed in North Carolina, she moved to Los Angeles, California and appeared in a variety of shows, including an episode of Desperate Housewives and House.[4]
Film
[edit]In 2009, Prince appeared as Ariel in the independent horror film Dark House.[4] Dark House premiered at the Los Angeles Fangoria Weekend of Horrors and was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. After a limited time in theaters, the film was released on DVD in 2010.[10]
Prince had the role of Faye in the horror film Wreckage. The film was completed in May 2009 and released through streaming in 2012.[11] Prince also played the role of Denise in the thriller Groupie (2010), and the role of Stacey in The Artifact (2011).
Fitness
[edit]In 2012, Prince moved to New York City and waited tables before becoming an instructor for SoulCycle.[2][7] She became a senior SoulCycle instructor as well as their regional field officer for instructor development.[12]
She shared her daily fitness routine with Women's Health magazine in 2017.[13] She also became a brand ambassador for the athletic apparel company Lululemon Athletica.[12]
In 2020, she opened her own open-aired cycling studio, Recess by Bevin Prince.[6] Recess is located at in the Mayfaire Town Center at 1055 International Drive in Wilmington, North Carolina.[14][6]
Personal life
[edit]In May 2016, Prince married Will Friend in Turks and Caicos.[15] Friend was born and raised in England, moving to the United States when he was fifteen years old.[16] A graduate of Southern Methodist University, he became CEO of Bisnow Media in 2015.[16]
When the former showrunner for One Tree Hill Mark Schwahn was accused of sexual harassment by a female staff writer in 2017, Prince joined other cast members in signing a letter of support that was published in Variety.[17]
From 2018 to 2020, Prince had a podcast called Be My Neighbor, along with Brittany Levine.[18][19]
After the start of COVID-19 pandemic, Prince and Friend decided to leave New York City and move to Wilmington, North Carolina to be closer to her family.[6][2] On July 3, 2022, Friend was struck by lightning on Masonboro Island while boating with friends and died of his injuries, at age 33.[20][21]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | I Heart Veronica Martin | Valerie | short |
| 2009 | Redefining Love | Gwyn | |
| Dark House | Ariel | ||
| 2010 | Groupie | Denise | |
| Wreckage | Faye | ||
| 2011 | The Artifact | Stacey |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2008, 2012 | One Tree Hill | Bevin Mirskey | 41 episodes (Seasons 1-5 & 9) |
| 2007 | House | Megan | Season 4, episode 1 |
| 2009 | Desperate Housewives | Mariana | Season 5, episode 17 |
| Electric Spoofaloo | Amanda | 1 episode | |
| Floored and Lifted | Mrs. Mackers | 3 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Hooley, Danny (April 27, 2005). "TV Notes". The News and Observer. North Carolina, Raleigh. p. E 12. Retrieved September 25, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e Klahre, Beth A. (February 27, 2021). "Curating a Fun Fitness Experience: Former Actress Bevin Prince on Opening Recess". Wilma. Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "Martin Middle School Wins Cheerleading Honors". The Herald Sun. April 7, 1998. p. 19. Retrieved January 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Meet Bevin Prince, performing arts student and "One Tree Hill" cast member". SCAD. November 16, 2011. Archived from the original on November 22, 2011. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
- ^ a b St.Mary's School (March 12, 2011). "Compass points Bevin Prince '00 back to Saint Mary's". Live Journal. Raleigh, North Carolina, USA: Republished from sms.edu/news. Archived from the original on February 2, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ a b c d Ingram, Hunter (December 7, 2020). "'One Tree Hill's' Bevin Prince returns to Wilmington with new outdoor cycling studio". Wilmington StarNews. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Grebenyuk, Yana (December 20, 2021). "One Tree Hill's Bevin Prince Reveals That She Made $75 a Day During Early Seasons". US News. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "TV Notes". The News and Observer. July 4, 2009. p. C10. Retrieved January 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hooley, Danny (July 4, 2005). "Triangle Actors Go on 'Pointe'". The News and Observer. p. C1. Retrieved January 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dark House". Rotten Tomateos. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "Wreckage". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ a b "Bevin Prince". Lululemon Athletica. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ Dold, Kristen (January 19, 2017). "Why This SoulCycle Instructor Naps Every Day". Women's Health. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "Contact". Recess By Bevin Prince. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Will Friend, Who Took Bisnow To New Heights As CEO, Passes Away At 33". Bisnow.
- ^ a b Romano, Nick (July 7, 2022). "'One Tree Hill' star's husband dies after being struck by lightning". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ Molina, Camila (November 17, 2017). "'One Tree Hill' Showrunner Accused of Sexual Harassment". The News and Observer. p. A2. Retrieved January 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Be My Neighbor on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Be My Neighbor". Listen Notes. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ Solon, Zach; McJilton, Mara (2022-07-04). "UPDATE: Man confirmed dead after being struck by lightning near Masonboro Island". WECT. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ Melas, Chloe (2022-07-07). "William Friend, husband of 'One Tree Hill' star Bevin Prince, dead at 33". CNN. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
External links
[edit]- Bevin Prince at IMDb
