Alanna Ubach

Alanna González Ubach (born October 3, 1975) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in films such as Legally Blonde, Meet the Fockers (2004), and Waiting... (2005), and in television series such as Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2015-2018), Euphoria (2019–2026), Ted (2024–2026), and The Last of Us (2025). She has also performed voices in numerous animated series such as El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Pound Puppies and films such as Rango (2011) and Coco (2017).

Early life Ubach was born on October 3, 1975, in Downey, California, the daughter of Sidna ( González) and Rodolfo Ubach. Her father was from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and her mother was from Sinaloa, Mexico. Her paternal grandfather was Spanish from Málaga, Spain.

Career Film and television

In 1994, she received a positive review from The New York Times for her role as a Jewish girl in Kindertransport at the Manhattan Theatre Club. During this stage, she also landed a regular spot as Josie the assistant in the TV series Beakman's World. Her early film roles included Airborne (1993), Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), Renaissance Man (1994), and The Brady Bunch Movie (1995). She later had roles in a series of indie films: Denise Calls Up (1995), in which she played the title character; Johns (1996), playing David Arquette's girlfriend, and Freeway (1996) with Reese Witherspoon and Kiefer Sutherland, playing a Latina gang girl. She also played roles in more mainstream films like Clockwatchers (1997) and alongside Witherspoon in the two Legally Blonde films.

In 2004, Ubach starred in the film Waiting..., alongside Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris, and landed the role of a Latina caterer in Meet the Fockers (2004). She also had recurring roles on Hung (2009) and Californication (2013).

Ubach starred with Lisa Edelstein as a regular cast member on Bravo's first scripted series, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce. Ubach portrayed Jo, who moved to Los Angeles to reinvent herself in the guest house of her newly divorced best friend from college, Abby. Ubach described the show as "fun and stylish, it's very relatable". The role of Jo was created following the exit of Janeane Garofalo.

Ubach's later television roles include Suze Howard on Euphoria, Tessa Flores on Guilty Party, and Carol Atkinson on The Flight Attendant.

In 2024, Ubach starred in the lead role of Susan Bennett on the Peacock series Ted, the television adaptation of the hit film.

In 2025, Ubach guest-starred as Hanrahan in the second season of the HBO series The Last of Us.

Theater In June 2008, Ubach starred in and narrated her ongoing one-woman show, Patriotic Bitch, which ran at the Clurman Theatre in Theater Row. Reviewing Patriotic Bitch, The New York Times described it as an "entertaining one-act series of character monologues" and noted that Ubach is "seriously talented".

Personal life Ubach married record producer Thom Russo in 2014. Their son was born on July 25, 2017. In 2024, Ubach was in the process of gaining Spanish citizenship through her grandfather.

Tovah Frieberg

Naomi Direct-to-DVD

Elizabeth Short film

Grace Slick

Kristy Kittens

Angela

Boo, Cletus, Fresca, Miss Daisy (voice) 2015

Anne Sullivan 2016 Quackerz Ms. Knout (voice)

Nova Moon Television Year Title Role Notes 1992 The Torkelsons Willie Episode: "It's My Party" 1992–93 Beakman's World Josie Main role (season 1) 1993 Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter? April Television film L.A. Law Christine Rowan Episode: "Bourbon Cowboy"1994 ABC Afterschool Specials Cindy Episode: "Boys Will Be Boys" Diagnosis: Murder Melissa Ridgeway Episode: "Guardian Angel" 1995 ER Terry's friend Episode: "Long Day's Journey" 1995; 1998 Touched by an Angel Lydia Evans, Cookie 2 episodes 1996 Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story Shannon Johnson Miniseries Party of Five Gina 2 episodes 1997 Apt. 2F Alanna 2 episodes 1998 Tracey Takes On... Actress Episode: "Smoking" 1999 Providence Darla Owens Episode: "Sisters" Chicago Hope Natalie Kramer Episode: "Big Hand for the Little Lady" 2000 Sports Night Catherine BrennerEpisode: "Bells and a Siren" 2000–01 The Huntress Robin Ripley 3 episodes 2001 Tikiville Herself Television film Gary & Mike Ensemble (voice) 4 episodes Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place 'Chivalry' Nurse Episode: "A Few Good Firemen" The Division Rita Episode: "The First Hit's Free, Baby" 2002 The West Wing Celia Walton Episode: "Night Five" John Doe Dionne Walker Episode: "Mind Games" 2002–03 Teamo Supremo Hector Felipé Corrio, Skate Lad, Brenda / Rope Girl (voice) Main role 2002–04 Ozzy & Drix Mayor Paul Spryman, Hector's Mom (voice) Recurring role Recurring role 2025 The Last of Us Hanrahan 2 episodes (season 2)2026 Family Guy Mrs. Perez (voice) Episode: "Phony Montana" Hacks Amanda Weinberg Episode: Number One Fan Law & Order Defense Attorney Abigail Donahue Episode: "Ride or Die" Lucky Sylvia Episode: "Make 'em Dance"

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Accolades

Year Award Category Work Result 1992 Young Artist Awards Performer in a Children's Program Beakman's World 2025 The Astra Awards Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series The Last of Us