Francesca Reale
Francesca Reale | |
|---|---|
| Born | Francesca Luisa Reale 1994 or 1995 (age 31–32) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | New York University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Francesca Reale (born 1994 or 1995[1]) 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 graduated from 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. [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 Brinkley | Also executive producer |
| 2022 | Do Revenge | Ariana | |
| Strange World | Azimuth (voice) | ||
| 2023 | Parachute | Casey | |
| 2024 | Música | Haley | |
| 2026 | Do Not Enter | Cora | |
| TBA | Love on the Hill | Nina | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Blue Bloods | Gabriella Morretti | Episode: "Down the Rabbit Hole" |
| 2016–2017 | Haters Back Off | Emily | 16 episodes |
| 2019 | Stranger Things | Heather Holloway | 6 episodes |
| 2020 | Wireless | Dana Harris | 10 episodes |
| 2022 | Entergalactic | Sydnie (voice) | Television special |
| 2024 | Laid | Beth | 2 episodes |
| TBA | This Summer Will Be Different | Bridget Clark | 10 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Horizon Forbidden West | Nel (voice) |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Nguyen, Stacey (July 4, 2019). "Stranger Things: Here's Why Heather the Lifeguard Looks So Familiar". PopSugar. Archived from the original on July 5, 2019. 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.