Vella Lovell

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Vella Lovell
Born (1985-09-13) September 13, 1985 (age 38)
California, United States
Education New York University (BFA)
Juilliard School (MFA)
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present
Known for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
The Big Sick
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
Mr. Mayor

Vella Lovell (born September 13, 1985) [1] is an American actress, known for playing Heather Davis in The CW comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as well as providing the voice of Mermista in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power , Khadija in The Big Sick , and Mikaela in Mr. Mayor . [2] [3]

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Early life

Lovell was born in Southern California and raised in New Mexico. [4] She is of African-American, Jewish, and European descent. [5]

Lovell attended Interlochen Arts Camp and graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy. She then went on to graduate from New York University and the Juilliard School. [4] [6]

Career

Lovell had minor roles in TV series Girls and Younger before joining the cast of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend in 2015. [7] In 2017, Lovell had a supporting role in the romantic comedy The Big Sick . [8] She also had a small role in the Netflix movie The Christmas Chronicles .

In 2018, she voiced Princess Mermista in the Netflix series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power .

In 2021, she played Mikaela in Mr. Mayor on NBC, created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. She also starred in the Comedy Central parody A Clusterfunke Christmas with Cheyenne Jackson, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch.

In 2023, she is playing Emily Price in the FOX sitcom Animal Control , created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg and Dan Sterling.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
201218 ActorsMorning After GirlShort
2014Three DatesDanielleShort
2015Bears Discover FireNurseShort
LFEAnjTV movie
2016Cat Ladies-Short
2017The Bachelor: Nick Viall in Peru-Short
The Big Sick Khadija
Literally, Right Before Aaron Jen
2018 All These Small Moments Miss Tucker
The Christmas Chronicles Wendy
ConfidenceGirlShort
2019Speed of LifeLaura
Friends-In-Law-TV movie
2020The Great Work Begins. Scenes from Angels in AmericaHarperTV movie
2021A Clüsterfünke ChristmasHolly
2023 Your Place or Mine Becca [9]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015OM CitySarahEpisode: "Something Great"
2015–19 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Heather DavisMain cast
2016 Girls AdeleEpisode: "Old Loves"
Younger TaylorEpisode: "A Night at the Opera"
2017Flip the ScriptThe Development ExecEpisode: "Shelf Life"
2018–20 She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Mermista (voice)Recurring cast
2019 Dollface Alison S.Recurring cast: season 1
2020 Grace and Frankie NicoleEpisode: "The Laughing Stock"
Magical Girl Friendship Squad No Tattoo Barista/CBD Monster (voice)Episode: "My Fated Guardians"
2021–22 Mr. Mayor Mikaela ShawMain cast
2022 As We See It SalenaMain cast
2022 So Help Me Todd Lea LunaEpisode: "So Help Me Pod"
2023-present Animal Control Emily PriceMain cast
2023-present Kiff Candle Fox (voice)Recurring cast

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2021 Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy Mr. Mayor Nominated [10]

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