Fina Strazza

Fina Strazza (born November 3, 2005) is an American actress known for her work in theater, television, and film. She gained prominence as the youngest actress to portray the title role in Matilda the Musical on Broadway and for her role as in KJ Brandman in Prime Video series Paper Girls. She returned to Broadway in the play John Proctor is the Villain earning a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She also has a leading role in Netflix horror film Fear Street: Prom Queen as Tiffany Falconer.

Early life and education Fina Strazza was born on November 3, 2005, in New York City, New York. She is the daughter of singer Rana Strazza and Matthew Strazza, the head of a technology company. She has an older sister named Nixie.

Career In August 2014, at the age of eight, Strazza made her Broadway debut as the title character in Matilda the Musical, becoming the youngest actress to play the role. She continued in this role until July 2015, making her Broadway's longest-running Matilda at that time.

In 2015, Strazza starred as Emily Parson in the Hallmark Channel original movie A Christmas Melody, directed by and co-starring Mariah Carey. In the film, she performed a rendition of Carey's hit song "Oh Santa!".

Strazza's television appearances include guest roles on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Madam Secretary. She also portrayed KJ Brandman in the Amazon Prime series Paper Girls (2022).

In 2024, Strazza was cast in the Netflix horror film Fear Street: Prom Queen, part of the Fear Street series.

In 2025, Strazza was announced as part of the cast for the Broadway premiere of John Proctor is the Villain. Strazza was nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Play for the 2025 Tony Awards, and won the Dorian Award for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Broadway Play.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2014 A Little Game Jez 2015 A Christmas Melody Emily Parson Hallmark Channel TV Movie 2019 Above the Shadows Young Holly 2025 Fear Street: Prom Queen Tiffany Falconer

Television Year Title Role Notes 2019 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Milly Bucci 2 episodes 2019 Madam Secretary Young Stevie Episode: "The New Normal" 2022 Paper Girls KJ Brandman Main role 2024 FBI: Most Wanted Jessie Davis Episode: "Pig Butchering" 2026 Not Suitable for Work Kylie Episode: "A Birthday Party for the Whole World"

Stage Year Title Role Venue 2014 Matilda The Musical Matilda Broadway, Shubert Theatre 2017 Animal Little Girl Off-Broadway, Atlantic Theatre Company 2025 John Proctor is the Villain Beth Powell Broadway, Booth Theatre

Awards and nominations Year Association Category Project Result Ref.2025 Tony Awards Best Featured Actress in a PlayJohn Proctor Is the Villain Dorian AwardOutstanding Featured Performance in a Broadway Play