Luciana Carro
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Luciana Carro is a Canadian actress best known for her appearance on the television series Battlestar Galactica
and in movies such as Two for the Money
and Dr. Dolittle 3
.
) she attended theater school.
Carro began her career in TV series such as The Chris Isaak Show
, Smallville
and The L Word
. These led to her getting a part in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica
TV series as Louanne "Kat" Katraine
, a trainee Viper pilot that quickly grew to become an ace pilot and a regular part on the series.
Her performance in the Re-imagined series was quickly noted by film producers and she starred in Two for the Money
(alongside Al Pacino
) and Dr. Dolittle 3
. She was also cast for the recurring role of Stephanie Meyer on the critically acclaimed Everwood
. She had a recurring role as Pryah on the now cancelled TV series Caprica
.
Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)
Battlestar Galactica is an American military science fiction television series, and part of the Battlestar Galactica franchise. The show was developed by Ronald D. Moore as a re-imagining of the 1978 Battlestar Galactica television series created by Glen A. Larson...
and in movies such as Two for the Money
Two for the Money
Two for the Money may refer to:* Two for the Money * Two for the Money...
and Dr. Dolittle 3
Dr. Dolittle 3
Dr. Dolittle 3 is a 2006 American family comedy film. It is the third overall but the first of the remake series that does not star Eddie Murphy and Raven Symone. It stars Kyla Pratt, the original daughter in the remake series, as Maya...
.
Career
Carro was encouraged to act by her parents as a way of overcoming her shyness. Encouraged by her high school drama teacher Gerry Campbell (father of Neve CampbellNeve Campbell
Neve Adrianne Campbell is a Canadian actress. After beginning her career on stage, and on numerous commercials, she starred on the Canadian television series Catwalk. She then rose to international fame on the Golden Globe-winning 1990s television series Party of Five, playing the role of teenager...
) she attended theater school.
Carro began her career in TV series such as The Chris Isaak Show
The Chris Isaak Show
The Chris Isaak Show is a television sitcom which follows a fictionalized version of the life of American rock musician Chris Isaak. The show portrays Isaak and his band members as everyday people with everyday problems...
, Smallville
Smallville
Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross...
and The L Word
The L Word
The L Word is an American co-production television drama series originally shown on Showtime portraying the lives of a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their friends, family and lovers in the trendy Greater Los Angeles, California city of West Hollywood...
. These led to her getting a part in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)
Battlestar Galactica is an American military science fiction television series, and part of the Battlestar Galactica franchise. The show was developed by Ronald D. Moore as a re-imagining of the 1978 Battlestar Galactica television series created by Glen A. Larson...
TV series as Louanne "Kat" Katraine
Louanne Katraine
Louanne Katraine is a fictional character from the reimagined Battlestar Galactica television series, portrayed by Luciana Carro.- Character biography :...
, a trainee Viper pilot that quickly grew to become an ace pilot and a regular part on the series.
Her performance in the Re-imagined series was quickly noted by film producers and she starred in Two for the Money
Two for the Money
Two for the Money may refer to:* Two for the Money * Two for the Money...
(alongside Al Pacino
Al Pacino
Alfredo James "Al" Pacino is an American film and stage actor and director. He is famous for playing mobsters, including Michael Corleone in The Godfather trilogy, Tony Montana in Scarface, Alphonse "Big Boy" Caprice in Dick Tracy and Carlito Brigante in Carlito's Way, though he has also appeared...
) and Dr. Dolittle 3
Dr. Dolittle 3
Dr. Dolittle 3 is a 2006 American family comedy film. It is the third overall but the first of the remake series that does not star Eddie Murphy and Raven Symone. It stars Kyla Pratt, the original daughter in the remake series, as Maya...
. She was also cast for the recurring role of Stephanie Meyer on the critically acclaimed Everwood
Everwood
Everwood is an American drama television series that initially aired in the United States on The WB. The series is set in the fictional small town of Everwood, Colorado, and was filmed in Ogden, South Salt Lake, and Draper, Utah, except the series pilot which was filmed in Canmore, Alberta,...
. She had a recurring role as Pryah on the now cancelled TV series Caprica
Caprica (TV series)
Caprica is a science fiction drama television series. It is a spin-off prequel of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, taking place about 58 years prior to the events of Battlestar Galactica. Caprica shows how humanity first created the robotic Cylons who would later plot to destroy humans in...
.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Point Blank Point Blank (TV series) Point Blank was a Canadian television comedy series, which aired on The Comedy Network in 2002.Evolving out of the earlier Double Exposure, the show starred Linda Cullen and Bob Robertson as the anchors of an investigative television newsmagazine.... |
Maria | Episode: "Scam Artists" |
2002–2004 | Tanya | 7 episodes | |
2003 | Da Vinci's Inquest Da Vinci's Inquest Da Vinci's Inquest is a Canadian dramatic television series that aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2005. Seven seasons of thirteen episodes each were filmed for a total of ninety-one episodes.... |
Carmen | Episode: "The Ducks Are Too Depressing" Episode: "You Got Monkey Chatter" |
2003 | Peacemakers Peacemakers (TV series) Peacemakers is an American crime fiction television series about forensic science in the Old West. It was filmed in Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. The series premiered July 30, 2003, on the USA Network. The show was cancelled after one season of nine episodes.-Plot:This very interesting... |
Elena | Episode: "No Excuse" |
2003 | Mob Princess | Female Bike Courier | TV movie |
2003 | Smallville Smallville Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross... |
Talon Waitress | Episode: "Rush" |
2004 | I Want to Marry Ryan Banks I Want to Marry Ryan Banks I Want to Marry Ryan Banks is a 2004 television film starring Jason Priestley, Bradley Cooper and Emma Caulfield.-Plot:When Ryan Banks gets a reputation for romancing the ladies, his agent Todd decides to create a television show where he has to choose the perfect lady to marry... |
Surfer Girl #1 | TV movie |
2004 | Still Life | Rosa | Episode: "Caught" Episode: "Not Fade Away" |
2004 | Passageway | Gianna | Short film |
2004 | Tipsy Woman | Episode: "The Rapper" | |
2004 | White Chicks White Chicks White Chicks is a 2004 American film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans and written and produced by Keenen Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures and Revolution Studios... |
Waitress | |
2004–2005 | Lisa | 3 episodes | |
2004–2006 | Battlestar Galactica Battlestar Galactica Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The franchise began with the Battlestar Galactica TV series in 1978, and was followed by a brief sequel TV series in 1980, a line of book adaptations, original novels, comic books, a board game, and video games... |
Louanne 'Kat' Katraine Louanne Katraine Louanne Katraine is a fictional character from the reimagined Battlestar Galactica television series, portrayed by Luciana Carro.- Character biography :... |
18 episodes |
2005 | Murder at the Presidio | Cpl. Diana Phillips | TV movie |
2005 | Young Blades Young Blades Young Blades is an historical fantasy television series that aired on PAX from January to June 2005, lasting only thirteen episodes before cancellation... |
Juanita | Episode: "The Invincible Sword" |
2005 | Two for the Money Two for the Money (film) Two for the Money is a 2005 film directed by D. J. Caruso, starring Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey and Rene Russo. The film is about the world of sports gambling.-Plot:... |
Gail | |
2005 | Smallville Smallville Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross... |
Karen | Episode: "Thirst" |
2006 | Killer Instinct Killer Instinct (TV series) Killer Instinct is an American crime drama television series filmed in Vancouver that originally aired on the Fox Network. The pilot episode aired on September 23, 2005, and the final episode aired on December 2, 2005.... |
Eljay | Episode: "Love Hurts" |
2006 | Dr. Dolittle 3 Dr. Dolittle 3 Dr. Dolittle 3 is a 2006 American family comedy film. It is the third overall but the first of the remake series that does not star Eddie Murphy and Raven Symone. It stars Kyla Pratt, the original daughter in the remake series, as Maya... |
Brooklyn Webster | main antagonist |
2006 | Everwood Everwood Everwood is an American drama television series that initially aired in the United States on The WB. The series is set in the fictional small town of Everwood, Colorado, and was filmed in Ogden, South Salt Lake, and Draper, Utah, except the series pilot which was filmed in Canmore, Alberta,... |
Stephanie Meyer | 4 episodes |
2007 | Blades of Glory Blades of Glory Blades of Glory is a 2007 American comedy film directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, and starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder. The movie was released on March 29, 2007 by DreamWorks and MTV Films... |
Sam | |
2007 | Hidden Palms | Kaylie | Episode: "Party Hardy" |
2007 | Snowglobe Snowglobe (film) Snowglobe is a 2007 television film starring Christina Milian, Josh Cooke, Matt Keeslar, Luciana Carro and Lorraine Bracco. The film was produced by ABC Family and first aired on December 15, 2007 in their 25 Days of Christmas programming block.- Plot :... |
Gina Moreno | TV movie |
2009 | Phantom Racer | Deputy Monroe | TV movie |
2010 | Urgency | Sofia | |
2010 | Caprica Caprica (TV series) Caprica is a science fiction drama television series. It is a spin-off prequel of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, taking place about 58 years prior to the events of Battlestar Galactica. Caprica shows how humanity first created the robotic Cylons who would later plot to destroy humans in... |
Priyah Magnus | 3 episodes |
2011 | Agent Owens | 3 episodes | |
2011 | Traveling at the Speed of Life | Jody |
External links
- Luciana Carro at the Battlestar Wiki