Paula Brancati Explained

Paula Brancati
Birth Date:6 June 1989
Birth Place:Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1999–present

Paula Brancati (born June 6, 1989) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her work on Canadian television, including roles on Being Erica, Slasher, Dark Oracle, and most notably for playing Jane Vaughn on .

Early life

Brancati was born in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada.[1] She attended the regional arts program at St. Elizabeth Catholic High School, and studied with the CharActors Theatre Troupe. She is of Italian descent.[2] [3]

Career

Brancati has starred on numerous television series, most notably as Jane Vaughn on and Jenny Zalen on Being Erica.

Brancati is a co-founder of BrancSeater Productions and has produced seven films for the production company, including People Hold On.

Brancati has several theatre credits and has been nominated for two Dora Awards.[4] In 2016, Brancati portrayed Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical in Toronto.[5]

In 2022 she directed the short film Junior's Giant.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Cold Creek ManorStephanie Pinski
2011Moon PointKristin
2013OutKarenShort film
2015People Hold OnRobinProducer
2016Nobody's HomeEden (voice)
Onto UsAlanaShort film
Sadie's Last Days on EarthConnie Nichol
2018EdgingRachael
2019MajicBernwood
From the VineLaura Gentile
TBAJohn and AnnieAnnieShort film, completed

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Ricky's RoomTara
2003Radio Free RoscoeVeronica2 episodes
2004DocGenaEpisode: "No Pain, No Gain"
Young HayleyEpisode: "Eternal"
Kevin HillShelby HackerEpisode: "Love Don't Live Here Anymore"
2004-2006Dark OracleCally Stone / VioletMain role:
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series[6]
2005data-sort-value="Blobheads, The" The BlobheadsMelissa6 episodes
Painkiller JaneYoung JaneTV movie
2006Cow BellesSarah Van Dyke
Angela's EyesNatalie YoungEpisode 8: "Blue-Eyed Blues"
2007Jump In!GinaTV movie
2007-2009 Degrassi: MinisJane Vaughn10 episodes
2007-2010 Main role;
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series
2008HeartlandKerry-AnneEpisode: "Ghost from the Past"
2009Life with DerekVickiSeason 4, episode 16: "Truman's Last Chance"
data-sort-value="National Tree, The" The National TreeKatieTV movie
2009-2011Being EricaJenny ZalenMain role
2010Degrassi Takes ManhattanJane VaughnTV movie
2011Desperately Seeking SantaMarissa Marlet
2012Call Me FitzNatalieEpisode: "Semen Gate"
FlashpointCarlaEpisode: "Forget Oblivion"
2013Off2Kali ComedyPaula BrancatiEpisode: "Pick My Fake Indian Name!"
2013 & 2024Murdoch MysteriesSophia Lucas & Lize McDowell Episodes: "Twisted Sisters" & "Mrs. Crabtree's Neighbourhood"
2014data-sort-value="Good Witch's Wonder, The" The Good Witch's WonderMs. BrysonTV movie
2016What Would Sal Do?Celeste3 episodes
Slasher: The ExecutionerJana Singer Episode: "Like as Fire Eateth Up and Burneth Wood"
2017Slasher: Guilty PartyDawn Duguin8 episodes
2019Hudson & RexBethEpisode: "The Mourning Show"
Frankie Drake MysteriesMaxineEpisode: "Out on a Limb"
Slasher: SolsticeViolet Lickers6 episodes
Grounded for ChristmasMarcyTV movie
2019-2020Workin' MomsDana Brown5 episodes
2021DiggstownShirley MacFarlaneEpisode: "Riley Seaver"
Slasher: Flesh & BloodChristy Martin6 episodes
2021-2022In the DarkHannah3 episodes
2022Death She WroteMary MaloneTV movie
Nominated - Canadian Screen Award for Lead actress, television film or miniseries
2023Slasher: RipperViviana Botticelli8 episodes

Music videos

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Degrassi star Paula Brancati on how she became a successful producer. postcity.com. 5 December 2016.
  2. Web site: 2011-11-01. Being Erica's Paula Brancati gives tips on Toronto's best Italian food spots. 2022-01-11. Shedoesthecity.
  3. Web site: Paula Brancati on Her New Film, Acting, Family, and Coping with a Pandemic – Accenti Magazine. 2022-01-11. en-US.
  4. Web site: Nominees. TAPA. 5 December 2016. 15 October 2014.
  5. Web site: The music might miss its mark, but Mirvish's Matilda is a fast and slick production. National Post. 5 December 2016.
  6. Web site: awards database. academy.ca. December 5, 2016.