Rosa Blasi

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Rosa Blasi (born December 19, 1972 in Chicago) is an American actress.

Blasi comes from a strong theatre background, having performed in more than 40 professional productions beginning at age eight; ranging from comedy at the esteemed Piven Performance Company, as well as The Second City, to starring in numerous musicals and touring with Kenny Rogers.

Blasi's television debut was a recurring role on the CBS soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful. Soon to follow was a starring role on the MTV/UPN sitcom Hitz. Rosa's rare combination of sex appeal and comedic timing landed her guest roles on hit shows such as Frasier, Becker, Caroline in the City, The Drew Carey Show, Grown Up, Holding the Baby and Beverly Hills 90210. She later starred in the dramatic Showtime film, Noriega: God's Favorite, which was shot in the Philippines. The film was directed by Roger Spottiswoode, and co-starred Bob Hoskins. Both the film and Blasi's performance were critically acclaimed. Blasi starred in the Lifetime drama series Strong Medicine from 2000 to 2006. She made an appearance in a CSI: Miami Episode, Shootout, of the third season of the series, that aired originally on 3 January 2005

Blasi recently starred in the The Vagina Monologues at the Apollo Theater and has recorded numerous radio and television voice-overs. Her sharp tongue and quick wit have earned her a reputation as a favorite and often repeat guest on talk shows. Her ethnic background is Italian, Irish and Puerto Rican.

Blasi married New York Giants Fullback Jim Finn on February 14, 2004. Blasi and Finn welcomed their first child, daughter named Kaia Jane, on September 20, 2006. Kaia Jane was born two weeks premature.