Raquel Alessi facts for kids

Raquel Nazzarena Alessi, born on March 7, 1983, is an American former actress and model. She became well-known for her role in the TV show Standoff on FOX. She also played the main character in the 2009 movie Miss March.

Raquel Alessi's Acting Journey

Early Life and Training

Raquel Alessi was born in Los Angeles, California. She went to Marymount High School in Los Angeles. Later, she studied acting at New York University. While at college, she performed in several plays. These included famous works like King Lear and Uncle Vanya. After college, Alessi got a small role in the movie Carlito's Way: Rise to Power.

Big Roles on TV and Film

In 2007, Raquel Alessi was cast in the superhero film Ghost Rider. This movie is based on a Marvel Comic character. Alessi played a younger version of the character Roxanne Simpson. The older version of Roxanne was played by Eva Mendes later in the film.

Raquel Alessi is also widely recognized for her role as Lia Mathers. She played this character in the FOX television show Standoff.

Raquel Alessi's Filmography

As an Actress

Raquel Alessi appeared in various movies and TV shows during her career:

• Castle as Selena Rigas (one episode, 2013)
• How I Met Your Mother as Roberta (one episode, 2009)
• CSI: NY as Brooke Hallworth (one episode, 2009)
• Miss March as Cindi Whitehall (2009)
• Summerhood as Cinnamon (2008)
• Standoff as Lia Mathers (18 episodes, 2006–2007)
• Ghost Rider as Young Roxanne Simpson (2007)
• Carlito's Way: Rise to Power as Rocco's Date (2005) (V)
• Uncle Sam as Girl Student (1996) (as Raquel Allessi)
• Lucky Chances TV mini-series as Maria - Age 6 (1990)
• Kidsongs as Herself (Kidsongs Kid) in two VHS episodes: "A Day At Camp" (1989) and "Ride the Roller Coaster" (1990).

Other Work

Raquel Alessi also worked behind the scenes:

• Dig It! (2011) as a production assistant.

She also appeared as herself:

• Up Close with Carrie Keagan as Herself (two episodes, 2009).