Lana Parrilla
🔥 TrendingLana Parrilla (born July 15, 1977) is an American actress. She was a regular cast member in the fifth season of the ABC sitcom Spin City (2000–2001) and in the fourth season of 24 (2005), and starred in Boomtown (2002–2003), Windfall(2006), Swingtown (2008), and as Dr. Eva Zambrano in the short-lived medical drama Miami Medical (2010), and as The Evil Queen / Regina Mills in the ABC fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time (2011–2018). Among her awards and nominations is a 2012 ALMA Award win for O
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Facts about Lana Parrilla
Did you know that Lana Parrilla's aunt, Candice Azzara, is also a well-known actress in Hollywood?
- Her father, Sam Parrilla, was a professional baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- She has a distinctive scar on her upper lip, a result of a childhood accident where she was bitten by a dog.
- Lana initially pursued a career in music before fully committing to acting, even recording some demo songs.
- She is fluent in Spanish, having spent part of her childhood in Puerto Rico and frequently visiting her family there.
- Parrilla made her directorial debut with the episode "Chosen" during the seventh season of Once Upon a Time.
Lana Parrilla's most defining career moment came with her iconic portrayal of The Evil Queen / Regina Mills in the ABC fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time (2011–2018). Her nuanced performance, evolving from a villain to a beloved anti-hero, garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, solidifying her status as a standout in the fantasy genre.
Her portrayal of The Evil Queen / Regina Mills redefined the modern fairytale villain, leaving a lasting impact on fantasy television and inspiring complex character development. She is celebrated for bringing depth and humanity to a traditionally evil role.