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{{short description|American model and actress (born 1969)}}
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'''Stephanie Romanov''' (born [[January 26]], [[1969]]) is an model and actress, most notably known for playing [[Lilah Morgan]] on ''[[Angel (TV series)|Angel]]''.
{{Infobox person
| image = Stephanie @ BE's Booth - Wizard World (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Romanov in March 2006
| birth_name = Stephanie A. Romanov
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1969|1|24}}
| birth_place = [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| occupation = Model, actress
| years_active = 1984–1993 (model)<br>1994–2012 (actress)
| website =
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Nick Wechsler (film producer)|Nick Wechsler]]|2001}}
| children = 1
}}


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'''Stephanie A. Romanov''' (born January 23, 1969) is an American former model and actress, best known for playing [[Lilah Morgan]] on ''[[Angel (1999 TV series)|Angel]]''.
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She first began modeling in Europe and was discovered at 15 by [[Elite Modeling]] agent John Casablancas. Her first professional modeling job was in Europe, shooting fashion layouts for Italian and French Bazaar. She then moved to New York to pursue a professional model career, leaving her family in Las Vegas. She appeared in ''[[Elle]]'', ''Vanity Fair'' and ''French Vogue''.


==Life and career==
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In 1993, Romanov decided to leave modeling in favour of acting. She landed her first role as Teri Spencer on [[Aaron Spelling]]'s ''[[Models, Inc.]]''. She went on to land guest starring roles in ''[[Homicide: Life on the Street]]'', ''[[The Sentinel (TV series)|The Sentinel]]'', ''[[Just Shoot Me]]'' and ''[[Burke's Law]]''.
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Romanov was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. She first began modeling in Europe and was discovered at 15 by [[Elite Model Management]] founder, John Casablancas. Her first professional modeling job was in Europe, shooting fashion layouts for Italian and French Bazaar. She then moved to New York to pursue a professional model career, leaving her family in Las Vegas. She appeared in ''[[ELLE]]'', ''Vanity Fair'' and ''French Vogue''.


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In 1993, Romanov decided to leave modeling in favor of acting. She landed her first role as Teri Spencer on [[Aaron Spelling]]'s ''[[Models, Inc.]]''. She went on to land guest starring roles in ''[[Homicide: Life on the Street]]'', ''[[The Sentinel (TV series)|The Sentinel]]'', ''[[Just Shoot Me!]]'' and ''[[Burke's Law (1994 TV series)|Burke's Law]]''. She starred on ''[[Angel (1999 TV series)|Angel]]'' for four seasons, playing Lilah Morgan from 2000 to 2003.<ref name=BBC>{{cite web|title=BBC - Cult - Angel - Interview|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/buffy/angel/interviews/romanov/index.shtml|publisher=BBC|accessdate=30 January 2015}}</ref>
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Romanov also appeared in several films, including ''[[Spy Hard]]'', ''[[Menno's Mind]]'' and played [[Jacqueline Kennedy]] in the critically acclaimed ''[[Thirteen Days]]''. Her latest films for 2004 are ''[[The Final Cut (movie)|The Final Cut]]'' starring [[Robin Williams]] and ''[[Cruel Intentions]] 3'', in which she plays the headmistress.


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Romanov has also appeared in several films, including ''[[Spy Hard]]'' and ''[[Menno's Mind]]''. She played [[Jacqueline Kennedy]] in the critically acclaimed ''[[Thirteen Days (film)|Thirteen Days]]'' and appeared in ''[[The Final Cut (2004 film)|The Final Cut]]'' alongside [[Robin Williams]]. Her final role was in the 2012 film ''Slumber Party Slaughter''.
She is a trained dancer and speaks many foreign dialects, owing to her Russian heritage.


She is of Slovak and German descent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whedon.info/Stephanie-Romanov-About-his-Career.html|title=Stephanie Romanov - About his Career |publisher=Globalpop.com|accessdate=27 October 2014}}</ref><ref name=WestSeductive>[https://wmlifestyle.com/Back_Issues/2016/WML_JAN_FEB_2016.pdf Westlake Malibu Magazine: "The Seductive Attraction of Stephanie Romanov" by Diana Addison Lyle] January 2016</ref> In December 2001, she married film producer [[Nick Wechsler (film producer)|Nick Wechsler]] in [[Cambodia]]; they have one child together, Lily Andreja Romanov-Wechsler.<ref name=WestSeductive />
Romanov married film producer [[Nick Wechsler]] on [[December 26]], [[2001]] in Cambodia.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
[[File:Stephanie Romanov June 2004.jpg|thumb|Romanov in June 2004]]
*''[[Cruel Intentions 3]]'' ([[2004]])
*''Slumber Party Slaughter'' (2012 film) - as Victoria Spencer
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*''[[The Final Cut (movie)|The Final Cut]]'' ([[2004]])
*''[[Tricks (2003)|Tricks]]'' ([[2003]])
*''[[Last Night (2010 film)|Last Night]]'' (2010) - as Sandra
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*''[[The Final Cut (2004 film)|The Final Cut]]'' (2004) - as Jennifer Bannister
*''[[It Is What It Is]]'' ([[2001]])
*''[[Thirteen Days]]'' ([[2000]])
*''[[Tricks (2004 film)|Tricks]]'' (2004) - as Candy
*''[[Sunset Strip]]'' ([[2000]])
*''[[It Is What It Is (film)|It Is What It Is]]'' (2001)
*''[[Angel (TV series)|Angel]]'' ([[1999]] - [[2003]])
*''[[Thirteen Days (film)|Thirteen Days]]'' (2000) - as Jacqueline Kennedy
*''[[Sunset Strip (2000 film)|Sunset Strip]]'' (2000) - as Christine
*''[[Dark Spiral]]'' ([[1999]])
*''[[Angel (1999 TV series)|Angel]]'' (2000–2003) (recurring) as Lilah Morgan
*''[[Alexandria Hotel]]'' ([[1998]])
*''[[Cadillac]]'' ([[1997]])
*''[[Dark Spiral]]'' (1999) as Soupie
*''[[Seven Days (TV series)|Seven Days]]'' (TV series) Episodes: "Sister's Keeper" (1999) and "Kansas" (2001) - as Svetlana Vukovitch
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*''[[Menno's Mind]]'' ([[1996]])
*''[[Spy Hard]]'' ([[1996]])
*''[[Alexandria Hotel]]'' (1998)
*''[[Due South]]'' Episode: "Odds" (1998) - as Denny "Lady Shoes" Scarpa
*''[[Models Inc]]'' ([[1994]])
*''[[Cadillac (film)|Cadillac]]'' (1997) as Kathy
*''[[Early Edition]]'' (TV series) Episode: "Redfellas" (1997) - as Paulina Rosanova
*''[[Just Shoot Me!]]'' Episode: "La Cage" (1997) - as Nikki Ellston
*''[[The Sentinel (TV series)|The Sentinel]]'' Episode: "The Inside Man" (1997) - as Michelle Lazar
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*''[[Menno's Mind]]'' (1996) - as Loria
*''[[Spy Hard]]'' (1996) as Victoria/Barbara Dahl
*''[[Homicide: Life on the Street]]'' (TV series) Episode: "[[Fire (Part 1)]]", and "[[Fire (Part 2)]]" (1995) - as Anne Kennedy
*''[[Burke's Law (1994 TV series)|Burke's Law]]'' (TV series) Episode: "Who Killed the Tennis Ace?" (1995) - as Liza Dean
*''[[Models Inc.]]'' (TV series) (1994–1995) - as Teri Spencer, and Monique Duran
*''[[Melrose Place]]'' (TV series) (1994) - as Teri Spencer (two episodes)

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.sromanov.net Special Project: Stephanie Romanov]
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*{{IMDb name|739013}}

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Latest revision as of 10:33, 18 December 2024

Stephanie Romanov
Romanov in March 2006
Born
Stephanie A. Romanov

(1969-01-24) January 24, 1969 (age 55)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Occupation(s)Model, actress
Years active1984–1993 (model)
1994–2012 (actress)
Spouse
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(m. 2001)​
Children1

Stephanie A. Romanov (born January 23, 1969) is an American former model and actress, best known for playing Lilah Morgan on Angel.

Life and career

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Romanov was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. She first began modeling in Europe and was discovered at 15 by Elite Model Management founder, John Casablancas. Her first professional modeling job was in Europe, shooting fashion layouts for Italian and French Bazaar. She then moved to New York to pursue a professional model career, leaving her family in Las Vegas. She appeared in ELLE, Vanity Fair and French Vogue.

In 1993, Romanov decided to leave modeling in favor of acting. She landed her first role as Teri Spencer on Aaron Spelling's Models, Inc.. She went on to land guest starring roles in Homicide: Life on the Street, The Sentinel, Just Shoot Me! and Burke's Law. She starred on Angel for four seasons, playing Lilah Morgan from 2000 to 2003.[1]

Romanov has also appeared in several films, including Spy Hard and Menno's Mind. She played Jacqueline Kennedy in the critically acclaimed Thirteen Days and appeared in The Final Cut alongside Robin Williams. Her final role was in the 2012 film Slumber Party Slaughter.

She is of Slovak and German descent.[2][3] In December 2001, she married film producer Nick Wechsler in Cambodia; they have one child together, Lily Andreja Romanov-Wechsler.[3]

Filmography

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Romanov in June 2004

References

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  1. ^ "BBC - Cult - Angel - Interview". BBC. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Stephanie Romanov - About his Career". Globalpop.com. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  3. ^ a b Westlake Malibu Magazine: "The Seductive Attraction of Stephanie Romanov" by Diana Addison Lyle January 2016
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