Gianna LePera is a multifaceted American actress and singer, renowned for her captivating performances in various film and television projects.
Born in New York City, Gianna is the only child of Lisa McLaughlin and Frank LePera. She began her career in musical theater, landing the lead role of Susan in a musical adaptation of Miracle on 34th Street at the John Engeman Theater in New York, at the tender age of 10.
Gianna's portrayal of Susan earned her widespread critical acclaim, including a glowing review from the New York Times, which praised her "delicate somberness" and compared her performance to that of the young Natalie Wood.
As she grew older, Gianna continued to hone her craft, attending the Professional Children's School in Manhattan and later, the National Tour of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Her family's bi-coastal lifestyle allowed her to split her time between New York City and Los Angeles, where she spent most of her high school years.
Gianna's television career took off with appearances in commercials, episodics, and live concerts at iconic venues like Joe's Pub in New York City and with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. In 2012, she played the role of young Tracey in the film Vamperifica, which starred Dreema Walker.
During her first pilot season in Los Angeles in 2012, Gianna secured the role of Hillary in ABC's pilot Trophy Wife, which starred Malin Akerman, Bradley Whitford, and Marcia Gay Harden. She later appeared in the Amazon pilot Maker Shack Agency and guest-starred on NBC's About a Boy, The Night Shift, and ABC's Modern Family.
Currently, Gianna recurs on AMC's dark comedy Preacher, solidifying her status as a talented and versatile young actress in the entertainment industry.
