Natalie Zea
Natalie Zea | |
|---|---|
 Zea onWhite Famousin 2017 | |
| Born | March 17, 1975 Houston, Texas,U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Natalie Zea(born March 17, 1975) is an American actress known for her performances on television. Zea began her acting career in theatre. Her first major role was on theNBCdaytime soap operaPassions(2000–2002), where she played the role ofGwen Hotchkiss.Her breakout role was on theABCprimetime soap operaDirty Sexy Moneyas socialiteKaren Darling,where she starred from 2007 to 2009. Zea also has made many guest appearances on television, starred in a number of independent and made-for-television movies, and had recurring roles inThe Shield,Hung,Californication,andThe Unicorn.
In 2010, Zea began starring as Winona Hawkins in theFXcritically acclaimedcrime dramaseriesJustifiedas a regular cast member during the first three seasons and recurring guest star later. In 2013, she also began starring as Claire Matthews in theFoxdrama seriesThe Following.Zea played lead character Mickey Holmes-Harris on thecanceled-before-airingABCdramedyseries,Members Only,and starred in the 2016–2019TBSsitcomThe Detour.In 2020, Zea had a recurring role as Shannon in theCBSsitcomThe Unicorn.
Early life
[edit]Zea was born inHarris County, Texas,attendinghigh schoolinMonahans,graduating in 1993. She graduated from theAmerican Musical and Dramatic Academyin New York City in 1995.[1]Also in 1995, Zea co-starred as Lana Tisdel in the short filmBoys Don't Cry.In the 1999feature film versionofBoys Don't Cry,the role was played byChloë Sevigny.[1]She also appeared in many national commercials for companies such asDove,Snickers,and Hellman's Salad Dressing.[2]
Career
[edit]1995–2009
[edit]Zea began her career in an Off-Broadway theatre, appearing in productions of TheThree SistersandA Midsummer Night's Dream.[1]She made her feature debut in the Shakespeare-themed independent dramaMacbeth in Manhattanin 1999. In the following year, Zea made her television debut in an episode of short-livedThe WBdrama series,D.C..Later in that year she was cast asGwen Hotchkiss Winthrop,a businesswoman and socialite, and the member of the wealthyHotchkiss family,in theNBCdaytime soap operaPassions.She appeared in the show on a regular basis from November 15, 2000, to October 3, 2002. On her leaving, Zea said "I have decided not to renew my contract withPassions.Although I enjoyed my experience, and learned quite a bit, especially initially, I know that the best thing for my career, and my craft, is to pursue new challenges. So after some deliberation, an amicable parting of ways seemed to be the best decision ".[3]Zea is the second actress who played the role of Gwen.Susan Lucci's daughterLiza Huberplayed the role from July 5, 1999, to November 8, 2000, and again, after Zea left the show.
In 2004, Zea was cast in a recurring role in theFXpolice drama seriesThe Shield.She played the role of Lauren Riley, a love interest ofMichael Chiklis' characterVic Mackey.The following year, Zea won her first series regular role on primetime television, on theABCdrama series,EyesoppositeTim Daly.The series was canceled after a single season. Her next major role was on the ABC primetime soap opera/comedy-dramaDirty Sexy MoneyoppositeJill Clayburgh,Donald SutherlandandPeter Krause.Zea played spoiled socialite Karen Darling. The soap aired from 2007 to 2009, and was canceled after two seasons.[4]In 2009, she had a recurring role during the first season of theHBOcomedy seriesHung.[5]She also had many guest-starring roles, onCSI: Crime Scene Investigation,Two and a Half Men,Without a Trace,Medium,Franklin & Bash,andPerson of Interest.
2010–present
[edit]In 2010, Zea began starring as series regular during the first three seasons of the FX dramaJustified,changing to a recurring role from Season 4.[6]She played the role of Winona Hawkins, the ex-wife ofRaylan Givens.Zea was originally a guest star in the pilot forJustified,but was made a regular right after the pilot with a two-year deal.[7]Alongside her regular role onJustified,from 2012 to 2013, Zea had the recurring role onShowtimecomedy-drama,Californicationas a new love interest forDavid Duchovny' character.[7][8]In film, Zea had supporting role in the 2010 comedyThe Other Guys.[9]As lead actress, she co-starred alongsideSean Patrick Flaneryin the 2011 independent thrillerInSight,and in theLifetime movieBurden of Evil(2012).[10][11]
In 2013, Zea starred in the major role of Dr. Claire Matthews, the estranged wife of a serial killer in the Fox drama series,The Following.She returned to show in second season on a recurring basis. Also in 2013, she had a recurring role as Maxine Seagrave, a drug and gambling kingpin, on the first season of CBS summer series,Under the Dome.[12]Later in that year, Zea was cast in her first series leading role of theAmazoncomedy pilotThe Rebels.[13]The pilot premiered in February 2014, but not was picked up to series.[14]Later in that year, Zea was cast in two independent films:Too Latein the female lead role oppositeJohn Hawkes,andThe Grey Ladyas lead character.[15][16]
On August 4, 2014, it was announced that Zea was cast as lead character in the straight-to-series orderedABCprimetime soap opera,Members Only.[17]She plays the role of Mickey Holmes-Harris the "most well-educated and put-together member of the family that founded the country club around which the show is centered."[18]Members Onlywascancelled by ABC before premiere.[19]On December 2, 2014, Zea was cast as lead oppositeJason Jonesin theTBSvacation comedyThe Detour.[20]
On February 26, 2020, Zea began in the lead role of Eve Harris in theNBCapocalyptic drama seriesLa Brea,written by David Appelbaum.[21]
In 2020, Zea had recurring roles in9-1-1: Lone StarandThe Unicorn.
Personal life
[edit]In June 2013, Zea announced her engagement to her formerPassionsco-starTravis Schuldtafter 10 years of dating.[22]The couple married on July 16, 2014, inHawaii.[23]In June 2015, they announced they were expecting their first child together.[24][25]In October 2015, Zea gave birth to a daughter named Reygan.[26]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Macbeth in Manhattan | Samantha / First Witch | |
| 1999 | Lucid Days in Hell | Naomi | |
| 2008 | From a Place of Darkness | Brenda | |
| 2010 | The Other Guys | Christinith | |
| 2011 | InSight | Kaitlyn | |
| 2011 | The Sexy Dark Ages | Gwendolyn | Short film |
| 2011 | Method | Actress | Short film |
| 2012 | Burden of Evil | Caitlyn Conner | Television film |
| 2013 | Sweet Talk | Delilah | |
| 2013 | The Following | Claire Matthews | |
| 2015 | Grey Lady | Melissa Reynolds | |
| 2015 | Too Late | Mary Mahler | |
| 2019 | The F**k-It List | Kristen | |
| 2021 | Happily | Karen |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | D.C. | Cameo role | Episode: "Blame" |
| 2001 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Needra Fenway | Episode: "Gentle, Gentle" |
| 2002 | MDs | Ghost | Episode: "R.I.P." |
| 2000–2002 | Passions | Gwen Hotchkiss Winthrop | Main cast |
| 2004 | The Shield | Lauren Riley | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2005 | Two and a Half Men | Colleen | Episode: "We Called It Mr. Pinky" |
| 2005 | Eyes | Trish Agermeyer | Main cast, 12 episodes |
| 2006 | Freddie | Sally | Episode: "Freddie and the Hot Mom" |
| 2006 | Without a Trace | Jennifer Nichols | Episode: "Crossroads" |
| 2006 | Just Legal | Episode: "The Rainmaker" | |
| 2007–2009 | Dirty Sexy Money | Karen Darling | Main cast, 23 episodes |
| 2009 | Hung | Jemma | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
| 2009 | Medium | Sophie Cullen | Episode: "Deja Vu All Over Again" |
| 2009 | Royal Pains | Judy Windland | Episode: "Traffic" |
| 2010 | The Defenders | ADA Meredith Kramer | Recurring role, 3 episodes |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Los Angeles | Sarah Goodwin | Episode: "Hondo Field" |
| 2010–2015 | Justified | Winona Hawkins | Main cast (seasons 1–3); recurring role (seasons 4–6), 44 episodes |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash | Isabella Kaplowitz | Episode: "She Came Upstairs to Kill Me" |
| 2011 | Royal Pains | Judy Windland | Episode: "Traffic" |
| 2011 | Person of Interest | Diane Hanson | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2012–2013 | Californication | Carrie | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | The Following | Claire Matthews | Main cast (season 1); recurring role (season 2), 23 episodes |
| 2013 | Under the Dome | Maxine Seagrave | Recurring role, 3 episodes |
| 2014 | The Rebels | Julie Levine | TV pilot |
| 2014 | Members Only | Mickey Holmes-Harris | Main cast |
| 2016–2019 | The Detour | Robin Randall | Main role; director (2 episodes) |
| 2017 | White Famous | Amy Von Getz | Recurring role, 3 episodes |
| 2020 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Zoe | Episodes: "Studs" and "Awakening" |
| 2020–2021 | The Unicorn | Shannon | Recurring role (season 2) |
| 2021–2024 | La Brea | Eve Harris[27][28] | Main role (season 1–2), guest role (season 3), 25 episodes |
| 2023 | Justified: City Primeval | Winona Hawkins | Episode:The Question |
| 2024 | Chicago Med | Jackie Nelson, R.N. | Episode: "With A Little Help From My Friends" |
References
[edit]- ^abc"Natalie Zea profile in".Tvguide.Retrieved2014-01-01.
- ^"Natalie Zea".Soap Central. Archived fromthe originalon 6 October 2014.Retrieved29 September2014.
- ^Dan J Kroll (June 26, 2002)."Zea Opts Out As Passions' Gwen".Soap Central.Retrieved29 September2014.
- ^"Dirty Sexy Money: Underwood Believes the ABC TV Show is Over".TV Series Finale. 2009-01-05.Retrieved2014-01-01.
- ^"Natalie Zea adds some dirty, sexy money to Hung".Aoltv.Retrieved2014-01-01.
- ^Matt Webb Mitovich (2012-04-03)."Natalie Zea on Justified Season 3 Contract Status".TVLine.Retrieved2014-01-01.
- ^abNellie Andreeva (June 23, 2011)."Natalie Zea Closes Deal To Continue On 'Justified', Books Arc On 'Californication'".Deadline.Retrieved29 September2014.
- ^Bruce Fretts."Cheers & Jeers: Justified, My Love".TV Guide.Retrieved29 September2014.
- ^Ford, Allan (2010-08-06)."The Other Guys Review".FilmoFilia.Retrieved2014-01-01.
- ^"'InSight,' Directed by Richard Gabai — Review ".The New York Times.September 1, 2011.Retrieved29 September2014.
- ^""Burden of Evil" Preview ".Lifetime. Archived fromthe originalon 3 March 2016.Retrieved29 September2014.
- ^"Keck's Exclusives: The Following's Natalie Zea Going Under the Dome".TVGuide. 2013-06-10.Retrieved2014-01-01.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (10 October 2013)."Natalie Zea Toplines Amazon Pilot 'Outlaws', Peter Jacobson To Co-Star In Lifetime's 'HR'".Deadline.Retrieved2014-01-01.
- ^Emily VanDerWerff (March 11, 2014)."Amazon picks up four series, disappointing Natalie Zea once again".The A.V. Club.Retrieved30 September2014.
- ^Borys Kit (April 5, 2012)."Oscar Nominee John Hawkes to Star in Indie Thriller 'Too Late'".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved30 September2014.
- ^Jen Yamato (April 28, 2014)."Natalie Zea Set For Indie Thriller 'Grey Lady' Opposite Eric Dane".Deadline.Retrieved30 September2014.
- ^"Natalie Zea To Star In ABC Series 'Members Only' Directed By R.J. Cutler".Deadline. August 4, 2014.Retrieved4 August2014.
- ^Liz Raftery (August 4, 2014)."Natalie Zea to Star in ABC's Members Only".TV Guide.Retrieved30 September2014.
- ^Lesley Goldberg (23 November 2014)."ABC's 'Members Only' Not Moving Forward (Exclusive) - Hollywood Reporter".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved23 November2014.
- ^Nellie Andreeva (2 December 2014)."Natalie Zea To Star In Jason Jones & Samantha Bee's TBS Vacation Pilot - Deadline".Deadline.Retrieved2 December2014.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 26, 2020)."Natalie Zea To Star In NBC Drama Pilot 'La Brea'".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 26,2020.
- ^"Natalie Zea & Travis Schuldt Engaged: People".PEOPLE.Retrieved23 January2016.
- ^Webber, Stephanie; Meilan, Ingrid (July 18, 2014)."The Following's Natalie Zea Marries Travis Schuldt!".Us Weekly.RetrievedFebruary 29,2020.
- ^"Natalie Zea Expecting First Child".People.June 11, 2015.RetrievedFebruary 29,2020.
- ^Corneau, Allison (June 12, 2015)."Justified's Natalie Zea Is Pregnant!".Us Weekly.RetrievedFebruary 29,2020.
- ^Leon, Anya (November 5, 2015)."Natalie Zea Welcomes Daughter Reygan".People.RetrievedSeptember 11,2019.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 26, 2020)."Natalie Zea To Star In NBC Drama Pilot 'La Brea'".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJanuary 12,2021.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (March 4, 2021)."'La Brea': Eoin Macken To Star, Jon Seda To Return As NBC Series Also Casts Jack Martin & Lily Santiago ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedMarch 4,2021.
External links
[edit]
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| People | |
| Other | |
