Margarita Levieva
Margarita Levieva | |
|---|---|
 Levieva in June 2009 | |
| Born | February 9, 1980[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Margarita Levieva (born February 9, 1980)[1] is an American actress. Born in the Soviet Union, she was a professional gymnast[2] before going on to star in the films The Invisible, Adventureland and Spread.
Personal life
Levieva, a Bukharian Jew,[3][4] was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). At the age of three, she began the rigorous training program of a competitive rhythmic gymnast.[3] Levieva continued to train for the next 13 years, winning competitions in Russia and eventually going on to compete in the United States after emigrating.
When she was 11, Levieva's mother moved her and her twin brother to Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn in New York City.[3] She attended high school in Secaucus, New Jersey. Levieva majored in economics at NYU and worked as a fashion buyer.[3] Her continuing interest in acting led her to be accepted into the Meisner Training Program at the William Esper Studio.
In 2005, New York Magazine featured her as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in New York.
Career
Levieva made a guest appearance on Law & Order: Trial by Jury in 2005. In 2006, she starred in the Fox series, Vanished. Her feature film credits include The Invisible, the independent film Billy's Choice, and Noise starring Tim Robbins, Bridget Moynahan, and William Hurt.
In 2009, Levieva played Lisa P. in the comedy Adventureland. The same year, she made an appearance in the NBC drama Kings (in the episode "First Night") and starred in the play The Retributionists.[4]
She also stars in HBO's How to Make it in America.
Filmography
| Year | Film/Series | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Billy's Choice | Julie Romano |
| 2005 | N.Y.-70 | Cindy |
| Law & Order: Trial by Jury | Stephanie Davis | |
| 2006 | The Prince | Isabelle |
| Vanished | Marcy Collins | |
| 2007 | David's Apartment | DeeDee |
| The Invisible | Annie Newton | |
| Noise | Ekaterina Filippovna | |
| 2009 | Spread | Heather |
| Kings | Claudia | |
| Adventureland | Lisa P. | |
| 2010 | How to Make It in America | Julie |
| The Stand Up | Veronica | |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer | Reggie Campo |
| Knights of Badassdom | Beth |
References
- ^ a b http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1760272/
- ^ Margarita Levieva
- ^ a b c d Axelrod, Nick (2009-04-02). "Tilt-A-Whirl Girl: Margarita Levieva in 'Adventureland'". WWD Lifestyle. Retrieved 2009-04-03.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b Fradkin, Lori (2009-09-14). "The Retributionists' Margarita Levieva on Jewish Revenge and Being Lisa P." New York Magazine. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
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