Rosa Blasi

Infobox actor


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birthdate = December 19, 1972
birthplace = Mt. Prospect, Illinois
spouse = Jim Finn (2004 - present) (1 child)
website = http://www.rosablasi.com/

Rosa Blasi (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress.

Biography

Early life

Blasi was born in Mt. Prospect, IL to Rocco and Joyce Blasi. Blasi is classically trained as a mezzo soprano. She also comes from a strong theatre background; ranging from the esteemed Piven Performance Company, as well as The Second City, to starring in numerous musicals and touring with Kenny Rogers. Rosa Blasi has one sister (Tasha) and one brother (Rocky).

Career

Blasi's television debut was a recurring role on the CBS soap opera, "The Bold and the Beautiful". Soon to follow was a starring role on the MTV/UPN sitcom "Hitz". She soon found herself guest starring on numerous shows such as "Frasier", "Becker", "Caroline in the City", "V.I.P.", "Grown Ups", and "Beverly Hills 90210." She later starred in the dramatic Showtime film, "Noriega: God's Favorite". The film was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and co-starred Bob Hoskins. The film was critically acclaimed. In her breakout role, Blasi starred in the Lifetime drama series "Strong Medicine" from 2000 to 2006, starring as a doctor who runs a free health clinic. She made an appearance in "Shootout", a 2005 episode of "". Audiences saw Blasi in her first major film role as the wife of Bill Pullman's character in "The Grudge".

Blasi appeared during "The Vagina Monologues" at the Apollo Theater and has also been a recurring performer at the "What a Pair" benefit concert for breast cancer research and has recorded numerous radio and television voice-overs. She was a repeat guest on talk shows such as "Politically Incorrect" & "The Craig Kilbourne Show".

Personal life

Blasi married New York Giants Fullback Jim Finn,on February 14, 2004. Blasi gave birth to her first child shortly before noon on Wednesday, September 20, 2006, two weeks before her October 4th due date. Daughter, Kaia Jane weighed 7 lbs, 3 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Filmography

Television Work

External links

*imdb name|id=0087726|name=Rosa Blasi
* [http://www.rosablasi.com Rosa Blasi's official site]