Italia Ricci

Early life and education Italia Ricci was born Stephanie-Italia Ricci in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and is of Italian descent. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts and Science in 2008 from Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario), Ricci was a Stand Up To Cancer ambassador and supporter of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

Career Ricci made her major acting debut in 2007, in the American Pie direct-to-video film, Beta House. She then went on to have a recurring role on the Disney XD series Aaron Stone. In 2006, Ricci also appeared in the music video Hate (I Really Don't Like You) by Plain White T's as the ex-girlfriend.

During 2009, Ricci began appearing in American productions with minor roles in How I Met Your Mother, House, and Greek. During that same year, she had a recurring role in the Comedy Central series Secret Girlfriend as Sasha. In 2010, she co-starred in the Cartoon Network live-action series Unnatural History as Maggie Winnock. She also appeared in a Clean & Clear commercial as herself. In 2011, she appeared in the short film Valediction. In 2013, Ricci appeared in a small role in Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut film Don Jon.

From 2014 to 2015, she starred as April Carver in the ABC Family series Chasing Life. Ricci joined the cast of Supergirl in December 2015 as Siobhan Smythe / Silver Banshee. In September 2016, Ricci joined the ABC political drama Designated Survivor, as Emily Rhodes. The show was renewed by Netflix for a third season which was released on June 7, 2019 but was not renewed by Netflix for a fourth season.

She has also appeared in films for the Hallmark Channel, including Rome in Love and Love in Winterland.

In 2022, Ricci starred in The Imperfects as Dr. Sydney Burke. The ten-episode first season premiered on Netflix on September 8 in the United States.

In 2023, Ricci starred in the Hallmark Channel film Catch Me If You Claus.

Personal life Ricci began dating Canadian actor Robbie Amell in July 2008 after meeting whilst filming American Pie Presents: Beta House. They became engaged on August 19, 2014, and were married on October 15, 2016. Their first child, a son, was born in September 2019. Ricci and Amell both became citizens of the United States in January 2020.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2007 American Pie Presents: Beta House Laura Johnson Direct-to-video film 2008 Diane 2012 Valediction Erica Short film 2013 Don Jon Gina 2013 Dean Slater: Resident Advisor Samantha Montaigne 2014 The Remaining Allison 2026 The Confession Naomi Riley

Television Year Title Role Notes 2009 Aaron Stone Chase Ravenwood Recurring role (season 1); 5 episodes 2009 How I Met Your Mother Hot Woman #1 Episode: "The Front Porch" 2009 House Immigration Officer #2 Episode: "House Divided" 2009 Greek Delia Episode: "Social Studies" 2009 Secret Girlfriend Sasha Recurring role (season 1); 6 episodes 2010 True Jackson, VP Herself Episode: "Pajama Party" 2010 Unnatural History Maggie Winnock Main role 2012 Vanessa Drake Episode: "Pick and Roll" 2014–2015 Chasing Life April Carver Main role; 34 episodesNominated Golden Maple Award for Newcomer of the Year in a TV series broadcast in the U.S. (2015) 2015 Fatal Memories Sutton Roberts Television film (Lifetime) 2016 Supergirl Recurring role (season 1); 5 episodes Late Bloomer Jenny Taft Television film (Hallmark) 2016–2019 Designated Survivor Emily Rhodes Main role; 53 episodes 2019 Rome in Love Amelia Tate Television film (Hallmark) 2020 Love in Winterland Alice 'Ally' Wilson Television film (Hallmark) 2021 The Good Doctor Taryn Wilkie Episode: “Waiting” 2021 Don't Go Breaking My Heart Miranda Faraday Television film (Hallmark) 2022 The Imperfects Dr. Sydney Burke Main role; 10 episodes 2023 Catch Me If You Claus Avery Quinn Television film (Hallmark) 2024 Trading Up Christmas Michelle Kostka Television film (Hallmark) 2025 Tracker MC Episode: "Eat the Rich"