Lisa LoCicero (born April 18, 1970) is an American actress, known for her role as Sonia Toledo in ABC soap opera One Life to Live and Olivia Falconeri in another ABC soap opera General Hospital.[1]

Lisa LoCicero
Lisa LoCicero in 2011
Born (1970-04-18) April 18, 1970 (age 54)
OccupationActress
Years active1994–present
Spouse
(m. 2000)
Children2

Career

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Her first notable role was Jocelyn Roberts Brown on the ABC daytime soap opera Loving in 1995. LoCicero stayed with the series when it was spun off as The City, and remained until its cancellation in 1997.[2] She next appeared in small roles in the films The Family Man (2000) and Rush Hour 2 (2001). LoCicero played Miral Paris in the 2001 series finale of Star Trek: Voyager,[3] as well as the recurring role of Nina Shaw on the sitcom Raising Dad in 2002.[4] Her role in the 2004's After the Sunset was cut from the final version of the film.[5]

LoCicero appeared as reporter Maria Storm on the comedy series Reno 911! in September 2004.[6] Around this time she auditioned for the character Lois Cerullo on General Hospital, and was offered the recurring role of Kathryn Fitzgerald on One Life to Live. With her family in Los Angeles and One Life to Live taped in New York City, LoCicero declined. When One Life to Live executive producer Frank Valentini later offered LoCicero the contract role of Sonia Toledo, she accepted it. However, after head writer Michael Malone was replaced by Dena Higley in late 2004, LoCicero and fellow cast member Javier Morga (Tico Santi) were written off the series. 2006 films Invasión robótica In 2008, LoCicero appeared on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. She next began portraying the role of Olivia Falconeri on General Hospital in September 2008.[2] In 2011, she appeared on Rizzoli & Isles as a murder suspect.[7]

Personal life

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LoCicero was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan on April 18 1970, and she is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[8]

In 2001, LoCicero and husband Michael Patrick Jann had a son, Lukas.[2]

On June 2, 2015, LoCicero announced on her official Twitter account that she gave birth to a daughter, Verity Marion, on May 30.[9]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2015 Skeletons Michelle Morgan Short Film Post-Production
2015 Unto Others TBA Post-Production
2014 Star Trek Online Miral Paris (voice)
2012 Soap Life Herself
2011 Rizzoli & Isles Yvonne Smith
2011 Chuck Daphne Peralta Episode: "Chuck Versus the Wedding Planner" (April 18, 2011)
2010 Bones Janine Genaro Episode: "The Maggots in the Meathead" (October 7, 2010)
2008–present General Hospital Olivia Falconeri Series regular; role since: September 19, 2008–present
Nominated-2015 Daytime Emmy, Supporting Actress, Drama Series
2008 Little Britain USA unknown Episode: "Episode #1.6" (November 2, 2008)
InAlienable Dr. Maagee
2007 Wainy Days Villainess Episode: "Wainy Nights" (November 26, 2007)
Without a Trace Linda Rosen Episode: "Eating Away" (January 14, 2007)
American Family Mary Foster TV
Marlowe Stephanie Church TV
2006 A.I. Assault Susan Foster TV (Released: September 4, 2006)
2005 Joey Celeste Episode: "Joey and the Sex Tape" (November 10, 2005)
Gettin' Lucky Donna
2004–2007 Reno 911! Maria Storm 12 episodes
2004 Good Girls Don't Marissa Moreno Episode: "Oh, Brother" (July 25, 2004)
2003 Lap Dancing Ginger
Star Trek: Elite Force II Various (voice) VG (Released: June 30, 2003)
Love and Loathing at the Ass Lamp Lounge Jane Hamilton
2002 Raising Dad Nina Shaw Episode: "Losing It" (May 10, 2002)
Episode: "First Date" (January 18, 2002)
as Lisa Locicero
Star Trek: Bridge Commander Ensign Kiska LoMar (voice) VG (Released: March 2002)
2001 Star Trek: Armada II Additional Voices (voice) VG (Released: December 7, 2001)
Rush Hour 2 Receptionist Released: August 1, 2001
Star Trek: Voyager Ensign Miral Paris Episode: "Endgame" (May 23, 2001)
Doing Unto Others Kate
2000 The Family Man Executive #2 Released: December 22, 2000
1999, 2004 One Life to Live Sonia Toledo 1999: 7 episodes
2004: 44 episodes
1999 V.I.P. Doris Blasker Episode: "Val Goes to Town" (November 13, 1999)
Rude Awakening Polly Episode: "Bite Me" (August 21, 1999)
Sons of Thunder Episode:"Thunder by Your Side" (April 17, 1999)
Foreign Correspondents Christina Released: September 17, 2001
Viper Candace Lindo Episode: "Best Seller" (January 4, 1999)
1998 LateLine Miss Palestine Episode: "Gale Gets a Life" (March 31, 1998)
NYPD Blue Viveca Cerdan Episode: "Twin Petes" (February 10, 1998)
1997 Law & Order Janeane Darnell Episode: "Mad Dog" (April 4, 1997)
Mr. Vincent Lisa
1995 Loving Jocelyn Roberts Brown Episodes: June 8 – November 10, 1995
The City Jocely Roberts Brown Episodes: unknown
1994 Murder Too Sweet Dara
2023 Organ Trail Ma

Video games

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Year Game Character Role Ref.
2002 Star Trek: Bridge Commander Ensign Kiska LoMar
2003 Star Trek: Elite Force II Various
2010 Star Trek Online Miral Paris Voice role

Awards and nominations

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List of acting awards and nominations
Year Award Category Title Result Ref.
2015
Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series General Hospital Nominated
2020 Soap Hub Awards Favorite General Hospital Actress General Hospital Nominated
2021 Soap Hub Awards Favorite General Hospital Actress General Hospital Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Mangum, Trey (June 6, 2020). "'General Hospital' Star Lisa LoCicero Says Her 'One Life to Live' Character May Have Been Voted 'Worst-Written Role' in Soaps". Showbiz CheatSheet by Endgame360 Inc. Archived from the original on 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2023-01-19.
  2. ^ a b c "Lisa LoCicero - Biography". Soap Opera Digest. Archived from the original on 2013-08-15. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
  3. ^ LoCicero in Klingon makeup
  4. ^ Mason, Aiden (2023). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Lisa LoCicero". TVOvermind. Archived from the original on 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  5. ^ Mansi, Mansi (January 31, 2023). "Who Is Michael Patrick Jann (Lisa LoCicero Husband)? Family Details And Latest New Year Post 2023". curren-affairs. Archived from the original on June 17, 2023. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  6. ^ Waldo, Garren (April 18, 2024). "General Hospital's Lisa LoCicero Celebrates Her Birthday". Soap Hub. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
  7. ^ Catriona Wightman (Aug 30, 2011). "'General Hospital' star to guest in 'Rizzoli & Isles'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
  8. ^ "Lisa LoCicero Biography". Soap Hub. Archived from the original on 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2014-05-02.
  9. ^ lisa locicero [@lisalocicerogh] (2 June 2015). "Too happy to look at phone screen these days. She's absolutely perfect. 5/30/15. 8lbs11.. 21".. Home yesterday Verity Marion Jann XO to all!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "The 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. March 31, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  11. ^ a b Montgomery, Daniel (September 2, 2020). "1st Annual Soap Hub Awards decided by fans honored 'Days of Our Lives,' Steve Burton, Sharon Case and more". Gold Derby. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
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