Alicia Dea Josipovic (born February 16, 1991) is a Canadian actress, dancer, singer. She is best known for her role as Bianca DeSousa on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Alicia Dea Josipovic | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alicia Dea Josipovic February 16, 1991 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, singer |
Career edit
In 2010, Josipovic began her television career starring in the Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. She portrayed Bianca DeSousa, a troubled teen with a gang related past, until her departure from the show in 2013.[1][2] That year, she also appeared as a backup dancer in the children's television films Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.[3]
From 2011 to 2012, she appeared as Dancy Cologne, the titular character's ex-friend and current enemy, in the television sitcom series Debra!.[4] She earned a win at the Young Artist Awards for Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series for the show.[5]
In 2021, she released her first single Never Say Goodbye. The single was written for father, who had recently passed at the time of writing it.[6] The same year, she starred as Miranda in Lifetime's Christmas romantic comedy Secretly Santa.[7]
In 2023, she starred as bookstore owner Samantha in the romantic film Key to Love, alongside Corey Sevier.[8]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Clive Houston, We Have a Problem | Lady in Short Skirt | Short film |
| 2018 | Marriage: Impossible | Ashley | |
| 2023 | Key to Love | Samantha Hill |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars | Dancer | Television film |
| Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | Camp Star Dancer | Television film | |
| Degrassi in India | Self | Television film | |
| 2010-2013 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Bianca DeSousa | Main role |
| 2011 | Silent Witness | Alison Taylor | Television film |
| 2011-2012 | Debra! | Dancy Cologne | 13 episodes |
| 2014 | For Better or for Worse | Sophia | Television film |
| 2015 | Reign | Daphne | Episode: "Fugitive" |
| 2018 | Murdoch Mysteries | Kathleen Cooper | Episode: "Crabtree a la Carte" |
| 2019 | Ransom | Dawn Eastman | Episode: "Justice" |
| Frankie Drake Mysteries | Sally | Episode: "Out on a Limb" | |
| 2021 | Nurses | Dale | Episode: "Code Orange" |
| Secretly Santa | Miranda | Television film; aka Falling in Love at Christmas | |
| The Love Issue | Darcey Harrison | Television film |
Web series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2011 | Degrassi: Minis | Bianca DeSousa | 4 episodes |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series | Debra! | Won | [5] |
References edit
- ^ Bricker, Tierney (2012-06-08). "Degrassi First Look: Check Out the First Trailer for Season 12!". E! Online. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ Busis, Hillary (15 December 2012). "'Degrassi: Las Vegas': Drew and Bianca's wedding". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Alicia Dea Josipovic Films and Shows – Apple TV". Apple TV. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "DEBRA: Characters: Dancy Cologne". web.archive.org. 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ a b "Young Artist Awards (2012)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ Mackelden, Amy (2021-12-14). "Secretly Santa's Alicia Dea Josipovic Is Launching A Music Career In 2022 - Exclusive". Nicki Swift. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ Wang, K. L. Connie (2021-12-02). "Check Out One of the Best Meet-Cutes of the Christmas Season in Lifetime's New Secretly Santa". Parade. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Key to Love". Great American Family. Retrieved 2024-03-25.