Mimi Gianopulos

Mimi Gianopulos
Born
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationCarnegie Mellon University (BFA)
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Brett Ryland
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(m. 2022)​
FatherJim Gianopulos

Mimi Gianopulos is an American actress. She is best known for her supporting role as Molly in the 2012 film What to Expect When You're Expecting.[1] She currently stars as Giada Russo in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (2024–present).[2]

Career

Gianopulos' first screen acting role was in the 2007 film Moondance Alexander, starring Kay Panabaker and Don Johnson. In 2013, she starred in the titular role in the unsold ABC Family sitcom pilot Continuing Fred.[3] Also in 2013, she was cast in the film Get a Job, also starring Anna Kendrick and Miles Teller.[4] Gianopulos also had a recurring role as Angela on the ABC Family sitcom Baby Daddy. In 2024, it was announced that Mimi Gianopulos is cast as a series regular Giada Russo; Justin Russo's mortal wife in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.[2]

Personal life

Gianopulos is of Greek descent. She is the daughter of film executive Jim Gianopulos, and has two younger sisters, Alexa and Niki.[5]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2007 Moondance Alexander Bella
2010 To Be Determined Mary Short film
2012 What to Expect When You're Expecting Molly
2013 The Wine of Summer Nina
2014 The Best Friend Ellen Short film
2015 The Wedding Ringer Mimi Uncredited
2015 Lily & Kat Agatha
2016 Get a Job Cammy
2019 The Knight Before Christmas Alyson
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Continuing Fred Winifred "Fred" Harris Unsold TV pilot
2013–2016 Baby Daddy Angela Recurring role
2021 Rutherford Falls Kaitlyn Recurring role
2024 Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Giada Russo Main role

References

  1. ^ Sneider, Jeff (July 21, 2011). "Mimi Gianopulos joins 'What to Expect'". Variety.com. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Wegner, Stephanie; Jackson, Dory (January 18, 2024) [January 18, 2024]. "Selena Gomez Is 'So Excited' to Reunite with David Henrie for Upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place Revival". People. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 12, 2012). "Pilot Castings: Mimi Gianopulos To Star In ABC Family's 'Continuing Fred', Laura Allen Joins NBC's 'Husbands And Wives'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  4. ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 23, 2011). "Mimi Gianopulos gets 'Job' for CBS Films". Variety.com. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  5. ^ McClintock, Pamela (September 12, 2012). "Fox's Jim Gianopulos on Working With Jeffrey Katzenberg: 'We're Used to Demanding' (Q&A)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved January 17, 2014.