Valentina de Angelis

Valentina de Angelis embarked on her acting journey at the tender age of 10, honing her craft at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute while also learning from various acting mentors. By 12, she made her film debut in "Off the Map," which featured notable actors Joan Allen, Sam Elliott, and J.K. Simmons, and was directed by Campbell Scott. Her performance in the film garnered significant attention following its premieres at both the Sundance and Cannes film festivals, earning her the prestigious "Star of Tomorrow" award.

Following this early success, Valentina appeared in numerous television productions, including popular series such as "Law & Order," "CSI," "Person of Interest," and "Blue Bloods." She gained widespread recognition for her role in the acclaimed series "Gossip Girl," and later became a series regular on "As The World Turns."

As a versatile actress, she has worked bi-coastally, balancing projects in both New York and Los Angeles. In 2008, she was accepted into the film school at USC, where she furthered her studies in film and acting while pursuing her career on the West Coast.

Valentina has also starred in a range of independent films, including "Kind of a Funny Story," "Affluenza," and "The Bronx Bull," as well as horror films like "Bereavement," "The Midnight Game," and "The Malibu Tapes." Additionally, she has experience in theater, commercials, and voice-over work, notably narrating several of James Patterson's "Maximum Ride" books.