Mimi Gianopulos

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Mimi Gianopulos
Born
Maria Rose Gianopulos

(1989-05-12) May 12, 1989 (age 35)
Education Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Brett Ryland
(m. 2022)
Father Jim Gianopulos

Maria Rose "Mimi" Gianopulos (born May 12, 1989) [1] is an American actress. She is best known for her supporting role as Molly in the 2012 film What to Expect When You're Expecting . [2]

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Career

Gianopulos' first screen acting role was in the 2007 film Moondance Alexander , starring Kay Panabaker and Don Johnson. In 2013, she starred in the titular role in the unsold ABC Family sitcom pilot Continuing Fred. [3] Also in 2013, she was cast in the film Get a Job , also starring Anna Kendrick and Miles Teller. [4] Gianopulos also had a recurring role as Angela on the ABC Family sitcom Baby Daddy .

Personal life

Gianopulos is of Greek descent. She is the daughter of film executive Jim Gianopulos, and has two younger sisters, Alexa and Niki. [5]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 Moondance Alexander Bella
2010To Be DeterminedMaryShort film
2012 What to Expect When You're Expecting Molly
2013 The Wine of Summer Nina
2014The Best FriendEllenShort film
2015 The Wedding Ringer MimiUncredited
2015 Lily & Kat Agatha
2016 Get a Job Cammy
2019 The Knight Before Christmas Alyson
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Continuing FredWinifred "Fred" HarrisUnsold TV pilot
2013–16 Baby Daddy AngelaRecurring role
2021 Rutherford Falls KaitlynRecurring role
2024 Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Giada RussoMain role

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References

  1. "Maria Rose Gianopulos, Born 05/12/1989 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
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