Briana Justine Cuoco ( ; born November 29, 1988) is an American actress, singer, and choreographer.

Early life

Briana Justine Cuoco was born on November 29, 1988, in

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, and grew up in

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. She is the younger daughter of Layne Ann (

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Wingate), a homemaker, and Gary Carmine Cuoco, a realtor. Her sister, Kaley, is an actress and producer who played

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on ''

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''. The sisters have Italian ancestry through their father while their mother is of English and German descent.

Career

Cuoco 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

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routines for the cast and crew of ''

''. 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

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/ HBO Max/Max adult animation ''

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'', which is executive produced by and stars Cuoco's sister, Kaley. 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. 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. In November 2022, it was announced that Cuoco would star in the

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series '' Dead Boy Detectives'' as the character Jenny. The series premiered on Netflix on April 25, 2024, and ran for one season.

The Voice

On September 24, 2013, it was announced that Cuoco would be competing in season 5 of

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's singing competition, '' The Voice''. At the blind auditions on September 30, 2013, Cuoco performed

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's " You and I", persuading

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and

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to turn their chairs. Cuoco chose Aguilera to be her coach. In the Battle rounds, Cuoco was paired with

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where they sang the song "

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", with Cuoco losing to Lee. After the loss, Cuoco had the option to be stolen by CeeLo Green and

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, 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.

Personal life

In 2021, Cuoco began dating The Summer Set's lead vocalist, Brian Logan Dales. They became engaged on September 12, 2023, and were married on December 31, 2024.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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