Vivian Jovanni
Vivian Jovanni | |
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| Born | Vivian Pupo August 17, 1995 |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Vivian Jovanni (born August 17, 1995) is an American actress and former model.[1] She is known for portraying the role of Ciara Brady on the NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives.[2]
Early life[edit]
Jovanni was born in Houston, Texas to Laura and Edward Pupo, Cuban immigrants of Spanish and Italian descent.[3] She has two brothers, Daniel and Christian, who is her twin.
Career[edit]
Jovanni is managed by Dreamscope Entertainment. Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career, she worked as a model, and in 2013 was named Female Fitness Model of the Year by International Modeling and Talent Association. In 2014, she made her acting debut when she landed the guest-starring role in the series The Bay.[4][5]
In April 2015, Days of Our Lives sent out a casting call for the role of Ciara Brady using the code name Danielle, describing the character as a 16-17 year old girl who has experienced a lot of pain in her life.[6] In October 2015, it was announced that Jovanni had won the role, which had been previously played by child actress Lauren Boles.[7] Jovanni made her on-screen debut on October 30, 2015.[8][9] three-months later, in January 2016, she was pre-nominated in the 43rd Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the show. In December 2016, Serial Scoop announced Jovanni was leaving the soap, by way of a "mutual decision" between her and the soap.[10]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Right Hand of God | Magnolia | Short film |
| 2018 | The Madness Within | Lariana |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Bay | Orchid girl | 1 episode |
| 2015–2017 | Days of Our Lives | Ciara Brady | Main role |
References[edit]
- ^ "Vivian Jovanni". Gold Derby. Penske Media Corporation. March 21, 2016.
- ^ "Vivian Jovanni Joins 'Days of our Lives'". www.welovesoaps.net. We Love Soaps LLC. August 2, 2015.
- ^ "About Vivian Jovanni". www.vivianjovanni.com. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "Vivian Jovanni Biography". Soaps.com. Sheknows, LLC. March 21, 2016.
- ^ "Novice Actress Cast in Mystery Days of Our Lives (DAYS) Role". Soap Shows. July 31, 2015. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- ^ Newcomb, Roger (April 24, 2015). "Days of our Lives' Casting Two Teen Roles: Danielle and Mason". Serial Scoop. New Comb Interactive (NCI).
- ^ Clifford, Kambra (October 5, 2015). "Lauren Boles bids farewell to DAYS; Vivian Jovanni takes over role of Ciara this month". soapcentral.com. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ^ Gass, Dorathy (August 17, 2015). "The Best 6 Soap Opera Newcomers Of 2015". Fame 10. Concourse Media. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "First Look: Days of Our Lives Grows a New Teen Set Practically Overnight". TV Insider. TV Insider LLC. August 17, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ Goldberg, Michael (December 21, 2016). "Vivian Jovanni Leaving Days of our Lives". Serial Scoop. United States: Blogger (Google). Retrieved December 21, 2016.
