Ann Pirvu

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Ann Pirvu
Born
Anca Eliana Pîrvu

(1987-05-25) May 25, 1987 (age 38)
Alma mater Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University)
Occupation(s)Actress, producer
Years active2005–present
SpouseChristopher Giroux (2023-present)
Children1

Ann Pirvu (born May 25, 1987) is a Romanian-Canadian actress and producer from Toronto, Ontario. She is best known for her roles in the television series Reign , Remedy , The Girlfriend Experience and Workin' Moms . [1]

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Early life and education

Pirvu was born Anca Eliana Pîrvu into a family of engineers in Brașov, Romania, where she developed a keen interest in poetry and history. As a child she performed in national talent shows and won several awards. Her family moved to Canada when she was 12 years old. [2] She grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.

She has a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast journalism from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) and an International Baccalaureate Diploma. [3]

According to her Facebook profile, she married on 23 November 2023 Christopher Giroux, by whom she has one child.

Career

Pirvu portrayed Nicole Touchet in the CW's series Reign , appearing in the fourth season. She is currently portraying the role of Trish on the television series Workin' Moms .

Ann Pirvu has built a career marked by notable work in both television and film. She became widely recognized for her portrayal of Nicole Touchet in Reign and Trish in Workin’ Moms. Her credits also include appearances in The Girlfriend Experience and films such as Total Frat Movie, Learning to Love Again, Little Girl in the Window, and Poly is the New Monogamy. More recently, she has been featured in projects like A Killer in My Family, Island of Shadows, and Vicious Fun, released after 2020. [4]

Pirvu is also active in the industry as a producer, having worked on projects such as Astraea and The Pickup. Her acting career began in 2005 with the film Pure Malice, where she not only performed but also contributed as a writer and editor. [5]

With over 15 years of professional acting experience, Ann Pirvu has cultivated a multifaceted artistic career, further enriched by her background in broadcasting. Her work is driven by a deep passion for observing human behavior and exploring the complexities of different characters. [6]

Ann Pirvu is best known for her roles in the following projects:

In addition to these standout roles, Ann Pirvu continues to showcase her talent through various television films and productions. Among her work, Reign and Workin’ Moms remain the most defining projects, playing a key role in bringing her widespread recognition. [5]

Filmography

Television and film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Pure MaliceKarynTV film
2008G2G: Got to Go!Rainbow (voice)Unknown episodes
2010 Living in Your Car ElenaEpisode #1.7
2011Tile ManLisaTV film
2011ServitudePartygoer's girlfriendTV film
2012 Totally Spies! Iceolina (voice)Episode: "Evil Ice Skater"
2013The JunctionElenaShort film
2014 Remedy [8] Josey the Therapeutic Clown3 Episodes (Season 1)
2014 Swearnet: The Movie Emily AnneTV film
2014AstraeaNoraShort film
2015 Open Heart SherriEpisode: "Unknown Soldier"
2015 Odd Squad Evil QueenEpisode: "Undercover Olive"
2016 The Masked Saint [9] Emily AnneTV film
2016 The Girlfriend Experience [10] StacyEpisode: "Entry"
2016Total Frat MovieRebecca 'Becca' HenleyTV film
2017 Reign Nicole Touchet9 Episodes (Season 4)
2017Miss Odette's Modern Handbook to MannersSamanthaShort film
2020Is There a Killer in My Family?DinaTV film
2020 Workin' Moms Trish3 Episodes (Season 4)
2020Learning to Love AgainJaneTV film

Video games

Video game credits
YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 Watch Dogs 2 Various (voice)

References

  1. "Ann Pirvu". TVmaze.com. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  2. "Ann Pirvu: Today's Notable Young Professional". Notable Life Inc. February 4, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  3. "My Expat Story: Ann Pirvu". Global Living Magazine. February 1, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  4. Teixeira, Bianca (February 5, 2016). "Ann Pirvu Believes in Little White Lies". Sharp Magazine. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Ann Pirvu | Actress, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  6. occhimagazine.com https://occhimagazine.com/in-conversation-with-actress-ann-pirvu/ . Retrieved August 20, 2025.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Ann Pirvu". Reign Wiki. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  8. Baker, Brian (May 12, 2014). "Ann Pirvu loves clowning around". Streeter.ca. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  9. Landau, Winston (January 19, 2016). "One-on-One With Actress Ann Pirvu". Pursuit.ca. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  10. Teixeira, Bianca (February 5, 2016). "Ann Pirvu Believes in Little White Lies". Sharp . Retrieved March 21, 2018.