Introduction
Paula Brancati (born June 6, 1989) is a Canadian actress. She is most widely known for her work on Canadian television, including roles on Being Erica and Dark Oracle, and playing Jane Vaughn on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Early life
Brancati was born in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. She attended the regional arts program at St. Elizabeth Catholic High School, and studied with the CharActors Theatre Troupe.
Career
Brancati has starred on numerous television series, most notably as Jane Vaughn on Degrassi: The Next Generation and Jenny Zalen on Being Erica.
Brancati is a co-founder of BrancSeater Productions and has produced seven films for the production company.
Brancati has several theatre credits and has been nominated for two Dora Awards. In 2016 Brancati portrayed Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Cold Creek Manor | Stephanie Pinski | |
| 2011 | Moon Point | Kristin | |
| 2013 | Out | Karen | Short film |
| 2015 | People Hold On | Robin | |
| 2016 | Nobody's Home | Eden (voice) | |
| 2016 | Onto Us | Alana | Short film |
| ???? | Sadie's Last Days on Earth | Connie | Filming |
| ???? | John and Annie | Annie | Short film, completed |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Ricky's Room | Tara | TV series |
| 2003 | Radio Free Roscoe | Veronica | "How to Lose a Girl", "Pig-malion" |
| 2004 | Doc | Gena | "No Pain, No Gain" |
| 2004 | Veritas: The Quest | Young Hayley | "Eternal" |
| 2004 | Kevin Hill | Shelby Hacker | "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" |
| 2004-06 | Dark Oracle | Cally Stone | Main role Nominated – Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series |
| 2005 | Blobheads, TheThe Blobheads | Melissa | TV series |
| 2005 | Painkiller Jane | Young Jane | TV film |
| 2006 | Cow Belles | Sarah Van Dyke | TV film |
| 2006 | Angela's Eyes | Natalie Young | "Blue-Eyed Blues" |
| 2007 | Jump In! | Gina | TV film |
| 2007-09 | Degrassi: Minis | Jane Vaughn | TV series |
| 2007-10 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Jane Vaughn | Regular role Nominated – Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series |
| 2008 | Heartland | Kerry-Anne | "Ghost from the Past" |
| 2009 | Life with Derek | Vicki | "Truman's Last Chance" |
| 2009 | National Tree, TheThe National Tree | Katie | TV film |
| 2009-11 | Being Erica | Jenny Zalen | Regular role |
| 2010 | Degrassi Takes Manhattan | Jane Vaughn | TV film |
| 2011 | Desperately Seeking Santa | Marissa Marlet | TV film |
| 2012 | Call Me Fitz | Natalie | "Semen Gate" |
| 2012 | Flashpoint | Carla | "Forget Oblivion" |
| 2013 | Off2Kali Comedy | Paula Brancati | "Pick My Fake Indian Name!" |
| 2013 | Murdoch Mysteries | Sophia Lucas | "Twisted Sisters" |
| 2014 | Good Witch's Wonder, TheThe Good Witch's Wonder | Ms. Bryson | TV film |
| 2016 | Slasher | Jana Singer | "Like as Fire Eateth Up and Burneth Wood" |
| 2016 | What Would Sal Do | Celeste | "Pilot", "The First Stone", "Fruit of the Womb" |