Bria Vinaite facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bria Vinaite
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Vinaite in 2017
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Barbora Bulvinaitė
June 10, 1993 Alytus, Lithuania
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Michael Voltaggio (m. 2022)
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Bria Vinaite is an American actress. She was born in Lithuania. She is well-known for her first acting role. This was as a character named Halley. She played Halley in the 2017 movie The Florida Project.
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Early Life and Background
Bria Vinaite was born on June 10, 1993. Her birth name is Barbora Bulvinaitė. She was born in a city called Alytus in Lithuania. When she was about six or seven years old, she moved. She moved to Brooklyn, New York, in the United States.
Her Acting Career
Starting with The Florida Project
The Florida Project was Bria Vinaite's very first movie. She played the main character, Halley. Halley was a young mother living in a motel. This motel was located near Walt Disney World. The movie's director, Sean Baker, found Bria. He saw her posts on Instagram. She used Instagram to share her life. This helped her stay in touch with friends. Before filming began, Bria took acting classes. She had three weeks of lessons. The movie finished filming in September 2016.
Other Roles and Appearances
After The Florida Project, Bria appeared in other projects. In April 2018, she was in a music video. It was for the song "Nice for What" by the artist Drake. She also had a role in the second season of the TV show The OA. Bria Vinaite is also set to appear in a movie called Violent Delights.
Personal Life and Interests
Bria Vinaite has many tattoos. She got her first tattoo when she was 14 years old. Around that time, she was sent to a boarding school. When she turned 18, she decided to start her own career. She chose not to go to college. At 19, she started a clothing company. It was called ChroniCal Designs. She sold bikinis and baseball caps.
Bria Vinaite got married on November 18, 2022. She married chef Michael Voltaggio. Their wedding took place in Hawaii. In June 2024, Bria and Michael welcomed a daughter.
Movies and TV Shows
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | The Florida Project | Halley | Her first major role |
| 2019 | Dalia | Dalia | Short film |
| Lost Transmissions | Micah | ||
| Balance, Not Symmetry | Hannah | ||
| TBA | Violent Delights | Skipper | Post-production |
| TBA | Adultland | Brittany | Upcoming |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | The OA | Darmi | Appeared in 3 episodes |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
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| 2018 | "Nice for What" | Drake |
| 2020 | "Underdog" | Alicia Keys |
| "Hate the Way" | G-Eazy |
See also
In Spanish: Bria Vinaite para niños
