Mimi Gianopulos
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Mimi Gianopulos | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 12, 1989[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse |
Brett Ryland (m. 2022) |
| Father | Jim Gianopulos |
Mimi Gianopulos (born May 12, 1989)[2] is an American actress. She is best known for her supporting role as Molly in the 2012 film What to Expect When You're Expecting.[3] She currently stars as Giada Russo in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (2024–present).[4]
Gianopulos' first screen acting role was in the 2007 film Moondance Alexander, starring Kay Panabaker and Don Johnson. In 2013, she starred in the titular role in the unsold ABC Family sitcom pilot Continuing Fred.[5] Also in 2013, she was cast in the film Get a Job, also starring Anna Kendrick and Miles Teller.[6] Gianopulos also had a recurring role as Angela on the ABC Family sitcom Baby Daddy. In 2024, it was announced that Gianopulos had been cast in a series regular role as Giada Russo, Justin Russo's mortal wife, in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.[4]
Personal life
Gianopulos is of Greek descent. She is the daughter of film executive Jim Gianopulos, and has two younger sisters, Alexa and Niki.[7]
