Rachna Khatau
Rachna Khatau | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 1981 |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, television host |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse |
Matt Black (m. 2012) |
Rachna Khatau (born January 29, 1981) is an Indian-American television and stage actress, singer and television host. She is notable for her role as Sondra in the Freeform sitcom Baby Daddy appearing in the series from 2013 through 2017.
Early life
Khatau was born in London in 1981. She was raised in Chicago, Illinois.[1] She received a master's degree in journalism at the University of Southern California.[2]
Career
Rachna has appeared in numerous premium shows at The Second City Hollywood.[1] As a singer, Rachna was previously signed to a record deal with a subsidiary label of Universal Records. She has hosted live shows and worked as a red carpet correspondent for Extra.[3]
Rachna had a recurring role in the sitcom Baby Daddy portraying Sondra, the over zealous neighbor.[4]
Rachna has starred in plays at the East West Players theatre in Los Angeles appearing in the farcical comedy Washer/Dryer and A Nice Indian Boy.[5][6]
Personal life
Rachna married Matt Black, an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California, in May 2012.[7] The couple reside in Los Angeles, California.[3] She regularly volunteers with The Art of Elysium, performing for kids with intellectual disabilities, and Laughter for a Change, playing improv games with the patients and families at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.[3]
Filmography
- Heather (2006)[8]
- Foreign Body (2008)[9]
- Turbo (2009)[8]
- The Second City This Week (2011)[8]
- Embarrassing Facebook Girl (2011)[8]
- Practical Condolences (2011)[8]
- Hufflepuff Boyz (2011)[8]
- Days of Our Lives (2012)[8]
- Father(s) Day (2016)[8]
- Bizaardvark (2017)[8]
- Game Shakers (2017)[8]
- Downward Dog (2017)[9]
- Baby Daddy (2013–2017)[9]
References
- ^ a b "Rachna Khatau". The Second City. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "Rachna Khatau". University of Southern California. November 22, 2006. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Biography". rachnakhatau.com. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "Rachna Khatau". Hollywood. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "Review 'Washer/Dryer' needs less softener, more starch". Los Angeles Times. February 19, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "Review: Rooting for 'A Nice Indian Boy' at East West Players". Los Angeles Times. March 7, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "Rachna Khatau and Matt Black". Registry. May 27, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Rachna Khatau". Breakdown Express. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Rachna Khatau Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
External links
- 1981 births
- Living people
- University of Southern California alumni
- Indian television actresses
- Indian film actresses
- Indian stage actresses
- Indian singers
- American television actresses
- American television hosts
- American film actresses
- American stage actresses
- Actresses from Chicago
- Singers from Chicago
- Actresses from London
- Singers from London
- Actresses from Los Angeles
- Singers from Los Angeles
- Indian expatriates in the United States
- Indian expatriates in the United Kingdom