Francesca Catalano
Quick Facts
Biography
Francesca "Frankie" Catalano (born April 2, 1988) is an American actress. She is the daughter of Frank Catalano. Born in Hollywood, California, she began her acting career at a young age, and appeared in numerous films, TV shows, commercials, and touring musical theatre productions.
Career
She made her big screen debut in the movie Crazy Jones in 2000, co-starring as Syd.. She has also appeared in a few episodes of TV series such as Still Standing in 2002 and Related in 2005.
In 2006, she received her breakout role, as Alexa Diamico on Nickelodeon’s teen TV series Just for Kicks, a show about the lives of a few teen friends who are on the same soccer team.
In 2010 she graduated from USC'S BFA Acting program.
Francesca is also an accomplished singer and musician. She was the lead singer of Randy Jackon's girl group Brunette, as well as Young And Wild.
In 2016, she has started to work with producer Rod Carrillo and has been signed to Carrillo Music. Francesca debuted her new single "Satellite" with Russian DJ Fenix in March 2016.
Francesca will also have two singles with Grammy Nominated producer Ralphi Rosarioon his full length EP "2 Sides to the Story". Their collaboration "F$ck Your Boyfriend" was introduced at White Party in Palm Springs in April 2016.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997–1998 | Vampire Princess Miyu | Shiina (voice, English dub) | 9 episodes |
2000 | Crazy Jones | Syd | |
2002 | Black Hole | Girl in Bathroom | |
Kiss the Bride | Young Niki | ||
Still Standing | Girl in Pink | Episode: "Still Scalping" | |
2005 | Related | Ginnie | Episode: "Francesca" |
2006 | Just for Kicks | Alexa D'Amico | Main Role |
2012 | Hollywood Heights | Caroline | |
Construction | Alison | ||
Hot In Cleveland | Devon | Episode: "Method Man" | |
2014 | Fearless | Molly | |
Space Samurai: Oasis | Daphne |