Drea De Matteo
🔥 TrendingDrea de Matteo (born January 19, 1972) is an American actress, best known for her roles as Adriana La Cerva on the HBO TV series The Sopranos, Joey Tribbiani's sister Gina on the NBC sitcom Joey and as Angie Bolen on ABC's Desperate Housewives.
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Facts about Drea De Matteo
Did you know that Drea De Matteo was originally cast for a single episode of 'The Sopranos' as a waitress before producers decided to expand her role into the iconic Adriana La Cerva?
- She initially auditioned for a minor role as a diner waitress on "The Sopranos" before being called back for Adriana.
- Her mother, Donna De Matteo, is a playwright and dramaturge; her father was a furniture manufacturer.
- She co-owned a vintage clothing store in New York City called "Filth Mart" with her former partner.
- She provided the voice for Maria Latore in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories."
- She was engaged to musician Shooter Jennings, son of country legend Waylon Jennings, and they have two children.
Drea De Matteo's portrayal of Adriana La Cerva in HBO's 'The Sopranos' is widely considered her most defining career moment. Her nuanced performance as the long-suffering girlfriend of Christopher Moltisanti earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2004. This role cemented her status as a versatile actress capable of delivering powerful and memorable performances.
De Matteo's indelible performance as Adriana La Cerva created one of television's most tragic and beloved characters, leaving a lasting impact on how complex female roles are perceived in crime dramas.