Lisa Regina (born c. 1961) is an American actress, screenwriter, director, and acting coach.

Early life and education

Regina was born in Philadelphia and was raised in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. She attended Triton Regional High School[1][2][3] before attending New York University.

Career

Regina wrote, directed, and produced the documentary Kenny about a man suffering from the rare skin disease ichthyosis. The film promotes tolerance of others. This film won the Manhattan Global Film Festival and a Humanitarian Award. Her latest film, shot in New Jersey, is about bullying.[1]

Among her acting credits, Regina played a minor character in an episode of The Sopranos. In 2006, she was cast in a recurring role on the soap opera All My Children. She has appeared in national commercial campaigns for Delta Sky Miles, K-Mart and Macy's, and as a host for the 2010 Maxwell Football Club awards.[1]

In 2007, Regina began a stage performance called "A Write to Heal", which aims to raise awareness on domestic violence.[4][5][6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Father Gaudio's Confession Angela Mancini
2001 The Lost Face Karen Gold
2005 The Tournament Sophia
2008 Priceless Pam
2009 The Mourning After Sarah Chambers
2010 Bronx Paradise Tina Manfredi
2016 79 Parts Mrs. Slattery
2016 River Guard Richardson
2019 79 Parts: Director's Cut Vera

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2004 The Sopranos Kim Episode: "Two Tonys"
2004 Guiding Light Kate Spade Episode dated 15 December 2004

References

  1. 1 2 3 Roncace, Kelly (December 28, 2013). "Actress Lisa Regina returns to her alma mater to shoot next film". South Jersey Times. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  2. ↑ Dunn, Phil (December 21, 2013). "Triton grad brings Hollywood to school". Courier-Post. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  3. ↑ Gross, Dan (February 26, 2009). "'Big Pussy' defends suit from Jersey girl". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved December 14, 2013. Vincent Pastore, who played Big Pussy on "The Sopranos" today began trial in the Supreme Court of New York over an April 2005 assault of former fiancee, Gloucester Township native, Lisa Regina.... Regina, an actress/acting teacher, who graduated Triton High in Runnemede, later filed civil suit against the actor.
  4. ↑ Tiver, Allegra (March 8, 2007). "Breaking the silence". Gloucester County Times. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  5. ↑ Oland, Brandon (September 25, 2011). "New York acting coach to tell personal story of domestic violence". Carroll County Times. Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  6. ↑ "YWCA bringing domestic violence speaker to Grand Island". Grand Island Independent. January 21, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
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