Briana Justine Cuoco (/ˈkwoʊkoʊ/ KWOH-koh; born November 29, 1988) is an American actress, singer, and choreographer.
Briana Cuoco | |
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| Born | Briana Justine Cuoco November 29, 1988 Ventura, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Bri Cuoco |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Partner(s) | Brian Logan Dales (2021–present; engaged) |
| Relatives | Kaley Cuoco (sister) |
| Website | www |
Early life
editBriana Justine Cuoco was born on November 29, 1988, in Ventura, California,[1][2] and grew up in Camarillo, California. She is the younger daughter of Layne Ann (née Wingate), a homemaker, and Gary Carmine Cuoco, a realtor. Her sister, Kaley, is an actress and producer who played Penny on The Big Bang Theory.[3][4] The sisters have Italian ancestry through their father while their mother is of English and German descent.[5]
Career
editCuoco began her acting career in 2001, starring in an episode of The Nightmare Room as Nikki. In 2012, Cuoco starred in the spin-off web series of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, The Lydia Bennet as Mary Bennet, and reprised her role in an episode of the main series. Since 2012, Cuoco has choreographed three flash mob routines for the cast and crew of The Big Bang Theory.[6][7] In 2015, Cuoco starred in the romance-comedy Beauty in the Broken as Pele Peterson, starring alongside Chris Payne Gilbert and Lisa Marie.
In December 2019, it was announced that Cuoco would voice multiple characters in the DC Universe/HBO Max/Max adult animation Harley Quinn, which is executive produced by and stars Cuoco's sister, Kaley.[8] From 2020 to 2022, Cuoco had a recurring role as Cecilia in the comedy drama mystery thriller The Flight Attendant, which is also executive produced by and stars Cuoco's sister.[9] In February 2021, it was announced that Cuoco would star in the comedy film, Rosé All Day, written by Katie Amanda Keane and directed by Marla Sokoloff.[10] In November 2022, it was announced that Cuoco would star in the Netflix series Dead Boy Detectives as the character Jenny.[11]
The Voice
editOn September 24, 2013, it was announced that Cuoco would be competing in season 5 of NBC's singing competition, The Voice.[12] At the blind auditions on September 30, 2013, Cuoco performed Lady Gaga's "You and I", persuading CeeLo Green and Christina Aguilera to turn their chairs. Cuoco chose Aguilera to be her coach.[13]
In the Battle rounds, Cuoco was paired with Jacquie Lee where they sang the song "The House of the Rising Sun", with Cuoco losing to Lee. After the loss, Cuoco had the option to be stolen by CeeLo Green and Blake Shelton, and was stolen by Shelton. In the Knockouts round, Cuoco was paired against Shelbie Z, singing the song "Don't Speak". Cuoco lost to Shelbie and was ultimately eliminated from the competition on October 28, 2013.[14]
Personal life
editIn 2021, Cuoco began dating The Summer Set lead vocalist, Brian Logan Dales.[15] On September 12, 2023, they became engaged.[16][15]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Beauty in the Broken | Pele Peterson | |
| 2022 | The Secret Life of College Escorts | Serena | |
| 2022 | BLUR: A HuMech Story | Audrey Finley | Short film |
| 2022 | Rosé All Day | Chloe Stokes |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Nightmare Room | Nikki | Episode: "Tangled Web" |
| 2012 | The Newsroom | Neal's Girl | Episode: "The 112th Congress" |
| 2012 | The Lydia Bennet!! | Mary Bennet | 14 episodes |
| 2012 | The Lizzie Bennet Diaries | Mary Bennet | Episode: "Party Time" |
| 2013 | The Big Bang Theory | Gretchen | Episode: "The Tangible Affection Proof" |
| 2013 | The Mentalist | Maggie | Episode: "Behind the Red Curtain" |
| 2013 | The Voice | Herself | Season 5 contestant |
| 2017 | Mom | Tabitha | Episode: "A Seafaring Ancestor and a Bloomin' Onion" |
| 2018 | Criminal Minds | Janice Fox | Episode: "The Dance of Love" |
| 2019 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Tyler | Season 33, Episode 17 |
| 2019 | NCIS | Rosalind | Episode: "IRL" |
| 2020–present | Harley Quinn | Barbara Gordon / Batgirl, Girl 2, Goth Chick, Hostess | Voice, main role |
| 2020–2022 | The Flight Attendant | Cecilia | Recurring role |
| 2021 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Female Employee #1 | Episode: "The Mini Bar" |
| 2023 | With Love | Ana | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | Dead Boy Detectives | Jenny Green | Main role |
| 2024 | Based on a True Story | Park mom | 2 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Briana Cuoco - Actress". TV Insider. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ "Conoce a Briana, la bella hermana de Kaley Cuoco, ¡juntas arrancan suspiros!". ¡Hola! (in Spanish). October 22, 2019. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Fedko-Blake, Varia (October 13, 2016). "Kaley Cuoco's Sister Briana Is Just As Stunning & Talented As She Is". Moviepilot. Archived from the original on October 14, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Quihuiz, Ariana (September 3, 2023). "Who Is Kaley Cuoco's Sister? All About Briana Cuoco". People. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ "5 Things You Don't Know About Kaley Cuoco". Entertainment Tonight. October 2, 2013. Archived from the original on January 6, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
Her father is of Italian descent, while her mother's background is English and German.
- ^ Ratledge, Ingela (December 3, 2012) "Big Bang's Flash Mob Mentality". TV Guide. p. 6. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Baumgartner, Scott (May 15, 2019). "Briana Cuoco Reveals Who 'Slays' Flash Mobs on 'Big Bang Theory' Set". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 5, 2019). "'The Flight Attendant': Briana Cuoco To Recur In HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Stinson, Katherine (April 29, 2022). "Did You Know Kaley Cuoco's Sister Is in 'The Flight Attendant'?". Distractify. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (February 2, 2021). "Chelsea Alden, Veronica Dunne, Jenna Uskowitz, Alice Hunter And Cameron Kelly Are Ready To Drink 'Rosé All Day' In Marla Sokoloff's Indie Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (November 22, 2021). "'Dead Boy Detectives' HBO Max Pilot Sets Main Cast". Variety. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ Takeda, Allison (September 24, 2013). "Kaley Cuoco's Sister Briana Cuoco Scores Audition for The Voice". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Cobb, Douglas (October 1, 2013). "The Voice The Blind Auditions Part 3 (Review) (Videos)". Guardian Liberty Voice. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Berman, Craig (October 29, 2013). "'Big Bang Theory' star's sister loses 'The Voice' battle". Today. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Calfee, Joel (September 14, 2023). "Kaley Cuoco Announces Lookalike Sister Briana's Engagement on Instagram". PureWow. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Clack, Erin (September 13, 2023). "Kaley Cuoco Announces Her Sister Briana's Engagement to Brian Logan Dales: 'Fam for Life!'". People. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.