Briana Cuoco

Briana Justine Cuoco (/ˈkwoʊkoʊ/ KWOH-koh; born November 29, 1988) is an American actress, singer, and choreographer.

Briana Cuoco
Born
Briana Justine Cuoco

(1988-11-29) November 29, 1988
Ventura, California, U.S.
Other namesBri Cuoco
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • choreographer
Years active2001–present
Partner(s)Brian Logan Dales
(2021–present; engaged)
FamilyKaley Cuoco (sister)
Websitewww.brianacuoco.com

Early life

Briana Justine Cuoco was born on November 29, 1988 in Ventura, California,[1][2] and grew up in Camarillo, California. She is the youngest 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

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 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 produced by and stars Cuoco's sister, Kaley.[8] Since 2020, Cuoco has had a recurring role as Cecilia in the comedy drama mystery thriller The Flight Attendant, which is also 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
Main article: The Voice (American season 5)

In 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 knocked out of the compilation on October 28, 2013.[14]

Personal life

In 2021, Cuoco began dating The Summer Set lead vocalist, Brian Logan Dales.[15] On September 12, 2023, they became engaged.[16][15]

Filmography

Television
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–present The Flight Attendant Cecilia Recurring role
2021 Curb Your Enthusiasm Female Employee #1 Episode: "The Mini Bar"
TBA Dead Boy Detectives Jenny the Butcher Main role

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Beauty in the Broken Pele Peterson
2022 The Secret Life of College Escorts Serena
2023 Rosé All Day Chloe Stokes

References
  1. "Briana Cuoco - Actress". TV Insider. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  2. "Conoce a Briana, la bella hermana de Kaley Cuoco, ¡juntas arrancan suspiros!". ¡Hola! (in Spanish). October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  3. 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.
  4. Quihuiz, Ariana (September 3, 2023). "Who Is Kaley Cuoco's Sister? All About Briana Cuoco". People. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  5. "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.
  6. Ratledge, Ingela (December 3, 2012) "Big Bang's Flash Mob Mentality". TV Guide. p. 6. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  7. Baumgartner, Scott (May 15, 2019). "Briana Cuoco Reveals Who 'Slays' Flash Mobs on 'Big Bang Theory' Set". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  8. Petski, Denise (December 5, 2019). "'The Flight Attendant': Briana Cuoco To Recur In HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  9. Stinson, Katherine (April 29, 2022). "Did You Know Kaley Cuoco's Sister Is in 'The Flight Attendant'?". Distractify. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  10. 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. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  11. Otterson, Joe (November 22, 2021). "'Dead Boy Detectives' HBO Max Pilot Sets Main Cast". Variety. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  12. Takeda, Allison (September 24, 2013). "Kaley Cuoco's Sister Briana Cuoco Scores Audition for The Voice". Us Weekly. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  13. Cobb, Douglas (October 1, 2013). "The Voice The Blind Auditions Part 3 (Review) (Videos)". Guardian Liberty Voice. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  14. Berman, Craig (October 29, 2013). "'Big Bang Theory' star's sister loses 'The Voice' battle". Today. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  15. Calfee, Joel (September 14, 2023). "Kaley Cuoco Announces Lookalike Sister Briana's Engagement on Instagram". PureWow. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  16. Clack, Erin (September 13, 2023). "Kaley Cuoco Announces Her Sister Briana's Engagement to Brian Logan Dales: 'Fam for Life!'". People. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
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