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Drea de Matteo
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Andrea Donna de Matteo
January 19, 1972 New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Alma mater | New York University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (The Sopranos, 2004) |
Andrea Donna de Matteo (born January 19, 1972) is an American actress. She is famous for playing Adriana La Cerva in the TV show The Sopranos (1999–2006). For this role, she won an Emmy Award in 2004. She also had important roles as Gina Tribbiani on Joey (2004–2006), Wendy Case on Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014), and Angie Bolen on Desperate Housewives (2009–2010). Later, she played Detective Tess Nazario on Shades of Blue (2016–2018).
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Early Life and Education
Growing Up in New York City
Drea de Matteo was born in Whitestone, Queens, a part of New York City. Her mother, Donna, is a writer and teacher for plays. Her father, Albert, owned a company that made furniture. Drea grew up in a Catholic family and has Italian heritage.
Studying Film and Acting
After finishing school at the Loyola School, Drea went to New York University. She studied film production at the Tisch School of the Arts and earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She originally wanted to become a film director. She also took acting classes at the HB Studio to improve her skills.
Acting Career Highlights
Breakthrough with The Sopranos
Drea de Matteo's role in The Sopranos really helped start her acting career. She played Adriana La Cerva, a character who was very important to the show. Her performance was highly praised.
Film Roles and Awards
She has appeared in several movies. These include Swordfish, Deuces Wild, and Assault on Precinct 13 (a remake from 2005). In 2004, Drea won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for her work as Adriana on The Sopranos. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for the same role that year.
Television Series Appearances
From 2004 to 2006, Drea played Gina Tribbiani, who was the sister of Joey Tribbiani, on the TV show Joey. She also played Wendy Case in the series Sons of Anarchy. She started in the first episode in 2008 and became a regular cast member for the final season.
Drea de Matteo also played Angie Bolen on season 6 of Desperate Housewives. She left the show in 2010. In 2015, she was cast as Detective Tess Nazario in the NBC drama series Shades of Blue.
Recent Projects
Drea de Matteo has continued to work on various projects. In 2020, she started hosting a podcast about The Sopranos called Made Women, which was later renamed Gangster Goddess Broad-Cast. She has also appeared in other TV shows and films.
Personal Life and Family
Relationships and Children
In 1997, Drea de Matteo opened a clothing store called Filth Mart with her boyfriend, Michael Sportes. They closed the store in 2004. She later started dating musician Shooter Jennings in 2001. They got engaged in 2009 and have two children together. However, they eventually ended their relationship without getting married.
Other Interests
Drea de Matteo has shared some of her personal experiences. In 2015, her apartment building in Manhattan was destroyed in a gas explosion and fire. She has also recently discussed her children's involvement in her online content creation.
Filmography
Movies
Drea de Matteo has acted in many films over the years. Here are some of them:
- 1999: Meet Prince Charming as Hilary Harris
- 2001: R Xmas as The Wife
- 2001: Swordfish as Melissa
- 2002: Deuces Wild as Betsy
- 2003: Prey for Rock & Roll as Tracey
- 2005: Assault on Precinct 13 as Iris Ferry
- 2006: Walker Payne as Lou Ann
- 2007: Broken English as Audrey Andrews
- 2008: Lake City as Hope
- 2009: New York, I Love You as Lydia
- 2013: Free Ride as Sandy
- 2015: Dark Places as Krissi Cates
- 2017: Don't Sleep as Jo Marino
- 2022: One Way as Vic
Television Shows
She has also been a part of many popular television series:
- 1999–2006: The Sopranos as Adriana La Cerva
- 2004–2006: Joey as Gina Tribbiani
- 2008–2014: Sons of Anarchy as Wendy Case
- 2009–2010: Desperate Housewives as Angie Bolen
- 2011: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Sandra Roberts
- 2011: CSI: Miami as Evelyn
- 2012: Californication as Holly
- 2015: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Karla Faye Gideon
- 2016–2018: Shades of Blue as Det. Tess Nazario
- 2019: A Million Little Things as Barbara Morgan
- 2021: Paradise City as Maya
- 2023: Mayans M.C. as Wendy Case
Awards and Recognitions
Drea de Matteo has received several awards and nominations for her acting:
- 2004: Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The Sopranos.
- 2004: Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for The Sopranos.
- 2004: Won a Gracie Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The Sopranos.
- She was also nominated multiple times for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series with the cast of The Sopranos.
See also
In Spanish: Drea de Matteo para niños
