Paula Brancati

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Paula Brancati
Born (1989-06-06) June 6, 1989 (age 36)
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActress
Years active1999–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 Degrassi: The Next Generation .

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Early life

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

Career

Brancati has starred in numerous television series, most notably as Jane Vaughn on Degrassi: The Next Generation [1] and Jenny Zalen on Being Erica . [1]

In 2007, Brancati played a minor character in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In! alongside Keke Palmer and Corbin Bleu.

Brancati is a co-founder of BrancSeater Productions [1] 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
2003 Cold Creek Manor Stephanie Pinski
2011Moon PointKristin
2013 Out KarenShort film
2015 People Hold On RobinProducer
2016Nobody's HomeEden (voice)
Onto UsAlanaShort film
Sadie's Last Days on Earth Connie Nichol
2018EdgingRachael
2019MajicBernwood
From the Vine Laura Gentile
TBAJohn and AnnieAnnieShort film, completed

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Ricky's RoomTara
2003 Radio Free Roscoe Veronica2 episodes
2004 Doc GenaEpisode: "No Pain, No Gain"
Veritas: The Quest Young HayleyEpisode: "Eternal"
Kevin Hill Shelby HackerEpisode: "Love Don't Live Here Anymore"
2004-2006 Dark Oracle Cally Stone / VioletMain role:
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series [6]
2005 The Blobheads Melissa6 episodes
Painkiller Jane Young JaneTV movie
2006 Cow Belles Sarah Van Dyke
Angela's Eyes Natalie YoungEpisode 8: "Blue-Eyed Blues"
2007 Jump In! GinaTV movie
2007-2009Degrassi: Minis Jane Vaughn 10 episodes
2007-2010 Degrassi: The Next Generation Main role;
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series [6]
2008 Heartland Kerry-AnneEpisode: "Ghost from the Past"
2009 Life with Derek VickiSeason 4, episode 16: "Truman's Last Chance"
The National Tree KatieTV movie
2009-2011 Being Erica Jenny ZalenMain role
2010 Degrassi Takes Manhattan Jane VaughnTV movie
2011 Desperately Seeking Santa Marissa Marlet
2012 Call Me Fitz NatalieEpisode: "Semen Gate"
Flashpoint CarlaEpisode: "Forget Oblivion"
2013Off2Kali ComedyPaula BrancatiEpisode: "Pick My Fake Indian Name!"
2013 & 2024 Murdoch Mysteries Sophia Lucas & Lize McDowellEpisodes: "Twisted Sisters" & "Mrs. Crabtree's Neighbourhood"
2014 The Good Witch's Wonder Ms. BrysonTV movie
2016 What Would Sal Do? Celeste3 episodes
Slasher: The Executioner Jana SingerEpisode: "Like as Fire Eateth Up and Burneth Wood"
2017 Slasher: Guilty Party Dawn Duguin8 episodes
2019 Hudson & Rex BethEpisode: "The Mourning Show"
Frankie Drake Mysteries MaxineEpisode: "Out on a Limb"
Slasher: Solstice Violet Lickers6 episodes
Grounded for ChristmasMarcyTV movie
2019-2020 Workin' Moms Dana Brown5 episodes
2021 Diggstown Shirley MacFarlaneEpisode: "Riley Seaver"
Slasher: Flesh & Blood Christy Martin6 episodes
2021-2022 In the Dark Hannah3 episodes
2022Death She WroteMary MaloneTV movie
Nominated - Canadian Screen Award for Lead actress, television film or miniseries
2023 Slasher: Ripper Viviana Botticelli8 episodes
2025Hell MotelPaige [7] Main Role

Music videos

Music videos
YearTitleArtist
2018"I'm Upset" Drake

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Former Degrassi star Paula Brancati on how she became a successful producer". postcity.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Being Erica's Paula Brancati gives tips on Toronto's best Italian food spots". Shedoesthecity. November 1, 2011. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Paula Brancati on Her New Film, Acting, Family, and Coping with a Pandemic – Accenti Magazine". Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Nominees". TAPA. October 15, 2014. Archived from the original on January 17, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  5. ↑ "The music might miss its mark, but Mirvish's Matilda is a fast and slick production". National Post. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  6. 1 2 "awards database". academy.ca. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Check Into Shudder's 'Hell Motel' from the Creators of 'Slasher' [Trailer]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
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