Gia Mantegna
| Gia Mantegna | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Gia Cristine Mantegna April 17, 1990 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Gina Mantegna |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Gia Cristine Mantegna (born April 17, 1990) is an American actress.
Personal life
Mantegna was born Gina Cristine Mantegna in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Arlene (née Vrhel), who owns the restaurant "Taste Chicago" in Burbank, California, and actor Joe Mantegna.[1] While growing up she was a trained gymnast and ballerina.[2] She plays piano and saxophone and is a skilled singer.[3]
Career
Mantegna made her acting debut at age 13 in the 2003 film Uncle Nino, alongside Anne Archer, Trevor Morgan and her father, Joe Mantegna. She later appeared in 13 Going on 30. In 2006, Mantegna portrayed the character of Grace Conrad in Warner Brothers' winter feature, Unaccompanied Minors. She was cast as one of the main roles in an American television pilot show Murder Book for Fox. She starred in The Neighbor alongside Matthew Modine, Michele Laroque and Ed Quinn.
In 2008, Mantegna made a guest appearance in the Season 3 episode, for television show Criminal Minds, in which her father stars, where she portrayed an abducted teen who witnesses her best friend's death in Chula Vista, California. She appeared on The Secret Life of the American Teenager in a recurring role as Patty Mary.
In 2010, Mantegna starred in the independent feature And Soon the Darkness. She also appeared in the TeenNick television series Gigantic.
On December 9, 2010, Mantegna was announced as the 2011 Miss Golden Globe for the 68th Annual Golden Globe Award Ceremony.[4]
In 2011, Mantegna starred in the found footage feature Apartment 143 and in the independent romantic comedy, Getting That Girl. In addition to film roles, she currently plays a recurring character on "The Middle".
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Uncle Nino | Gina Micelli | (as Gia Mantegna) |
| 2004 | 13 Going on 30 | Gina | (as Gia Mantegna) |
| 2005 | Murder Book | Claire Gilroy | (as Gia Mantegna) |
| 2006 | Unaccompanied Minors | Grace Conrad | (as Gina Mantegna) |
| 2007 | In the Land of Women | Teenage Girl #3 | (as Gia Mantegna) |
| All I Want for Christmas | Mary | (as Gia Mantegna) | |
| The Neighbor | Ally | (as Gia Mantegna) | |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Patty Mary | (3 episodes (as Gia Mantegna in 1 episode)) |
| Criminal Minds | Lindsey | (as Gia Mantegna) | |
| 2010 | And Soon the Darkness | Camila | |
| Gigantic | Vanessa King | ||
| 2011 | Apartment 143 | Caitlin White | |
| Getting That Girl | Mandy Meyers | ||
| 2013 | The Frozen Ground | Debbie Peters | |
| Perception | Erica Beecher | "Asylum" (season 2 episode 9) | |
| Empire State (2013 film) | Vicky | ||
| 2014 | The Prince (2014 film) | Beth | |
| California Scheming | Chloe | ||
| Ask Me Anything | Jade | ||
| The Middle | Devin Levin | season 6 recurring character |
References
- ↑ "Joe Mantegna Biography (1947-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
- ↑ "Miss Golden Globe". Hollywood Foreign Press HFPA. December 12, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2011.
- ↑ "Miss Golden Globe". Hollywood Foreign Press HFPA. December 12, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2011.
- ↑ "Miss Golden Globe". InStyle Magazine InStyle Magazine. December 9, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2011.