Luciana Carro

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Luciana Carro
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Carro in 2012
Born (1981-03-23) March 23, 1981 (age 41)
OccupationActress

Luciana Carro (born March 23, 1981) is a Canadian actress best known for her appearances on the television series Battlestar Galactica , Caprica , and Falling Skies and in movies such as Two for the Money and Dr. Dolittle 3 . [1]

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Early life

Carro was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was encouraged to act by her parents as a way of overcoming her shyness. [1] With the encouragement of her high school drama teacher Gerry Campbell (father of Neve Campbell), she attended theater school. [1]

Career

Carro began her career with roles in The Chris Isaak Show , Smallville , and The L Word . These led to a part in Battlestar Galactica TV series as Louanne "Kat" Katraine. Like many characters, Kat was intended as a one-off, appearing as a trainee Viper pilot, but producers liked Carro's performance and made Kat a recurring role. Katraine became a rival to Starbuck and at times the Galactica's CAG. [1]

Carro subsequently starred in Dr. Dolittle 3 and alongside Al Pacino in Two for the Money . She was also cast in the recurring roles of Stephanie Meyer in Everwood , [2] Priyah Magnus in Caprica , Crazy Lee in Falling Skies , [3] and Anana in Helix .

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 Point Blank MariaEpisode: "Scam Artists"
2002–2004 The Chris Isaak Show Tanya7 episodes
2003 Da Vinci's Inquest CarmenEpisode: "The Ducks Are Too Depressing"
Episode: "You Got Monkey Chatter"
2003 Peacemakers ElenaEpisode: "No Excuse"
2003Mob PrincessFemale Bike CourierTV movie
2003 Smallville Talon WaitressEpisode: "Rush"
2004 I Want to Marry Ryan Banks Surfer Girl #1TV movie
2004Still LifeRosaEpisode: "Caught"
Episode: "Not Fade Away"
2004PassagewayGiannaShort film
2004 The Collector Tipsy WomanEpisode: "The Rapper"
2004 White Chicks Waitress
2004–2005 The L Word Lisa3 episodes
2004–2006 Battlestar Galactica Louanne 'Kat' Katraine 18 episodes
2005Murder at the PresidioCpl. Diana PhillipsTV movie
2005 Young Blades JuanitaEpisode: "The Invincible Sword"
2005 Two for the Money Gail
2005 Smallville KarenEpisode: "Thirst"
2006 Killer Instinct EljayEpisode: "Love Hurts"
2006 Dr. Dolittle 3 Brooklyn Webstermain antagonist
2006 Everwood Stephanie Meyer4 episodes
2007 Blades of Glory Sam
2007 Hidden Palms KaylieEpisode: "Party Hardy"
2007 Snowglobe Gina MorenoTV movie
2009Phantom RacerDeputy MonroeTV movie
2010UrgencySofia
2010 Caprica Priyah Magnus3 episodes
2011The Icarus II ProjectAgent Owens3 episodes
2011Traveling at the Speed of LifeJody
2012–2013 Falling Skies Crazy LeeRecurring; 13 episodes
2014-2015 Helix AnanaRecurring; 7 episodes appeared
8 episodes credited
2016 Supernatural Melissa HarperEpisode: "Love Hurts"

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  3. "'FALLING SKIES' REVIEW: "BADLANDS"". screencrush.com.