Alanna Ubach
American actress
Alanna Ubach
Ubach in 2013
Born (1975-10-03 ) October 3, 1975 (age 48) Occupation Actress Years active 1990–present Spouse
Children 1
Alanna Ubach (born October 3, 1975) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Serena McGuire in Legally Blonde (2001) & Legally Blonde 2 (2003), Isabel Villalobos in Meet the Fockers (2004), Maria in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), Noreen in The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), Jane in Clockwatchers (1997), Naomi in Waiting... (2005) and Still Waiting... (2009), Margarete in Being Us (2011), Jeanine Pirro in Bombshell (2019), and the voice of Mamá Imelda in Coco (2017), as well as Jo Hernandez-Frumpkis on Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce , Suze Howard on Euphoria , Amy Hobbs on See Dad Run , Tessa Flores on Guilty Party , Carol Atkinson on The Flight Attendant , and Susan Bennett on Ted .
She has provided voices for several characters in a number of animated television shows and movies, such as Liz Allan on The Spectacular Spider-Man , the title character on El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera , Lola Boa on Brandy & Mr. Whiskers , Strudel on Pound Puppies , and four characters in the Oscar -winning animated film Rango (2011). She played the first female assistant/co-host, Josie, on the television show Beakman's World , for which she was nominated for a Young Artist Award in 1992.
Early life
Ubach was born on October 3, 1975, in Downey, California ,[1] the daughter of Sidna (née González) and Rodolfo Ubach. Her father was from San Juan, Puerto Rico , and her mother was from Sinaloa, Mexico .[2]
In 1994, she received a positive review from The New York Times for her role as a Jewish girl in Kindertransport at the Manhattan Theatre Club.[3] During this stage, she also landed a regular spot as Josie the assistant in the TV series Beakman's World . Her early film roles included Airborne (1993), Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), Renaissance Man (1994), and The Brady Bunch Movie (1995). She later had roles in a series of indie films: Denise Calls Up (1995), in which she played the title character; Johns (1996), playing David Arquette's girlfriend, and Freeway (1996) with Reese Witherspoon and Kiefer Sutherland , playing a Latina gang girl. She also played roles in more mainstream films like Clockwatchers (1997) and alongside Reese Witherspoon again in the two Legally Blonde films.[4]
Career
In 2004, Ubach starred in the movie Waiting... , alongside Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris , and landed the role of a Latina caterer in Meet The Fockers (2004). She also had recurring roles on Hung (2009) and Californication (2013).
Ubach starred with Lisa Edelstein as a regular cast member on Bravo 's first scripted series, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce .[5] [6] Ubach portrayed Jo, who moved to Los Angeles to reinvent herself in the guest house of her newly divorced best friend from college, Abby.[7] Ubach described the show as "fun and stylish, it's very relatable". The role of Jo was created following the exit of Janeane Garofalo .[8]
Recent television roles include Suze Howard on Euphoria , Tessa Flores on Guilty Party , and Carol Atkinson on The Flight Attendant .
In 2022, it was announced that Ubach was cast in the lead role of Susan Bennett on the Peacock series Ted , the television adaptation of the hit movie .[9]
Theater
In June 2008, Ubach starred in and narrated her ongoing one-woman show, Patriotic Bitch , which ran at the Clurman Theatre in Theater Row .[10] Reviewing Patriotic Bitch , The New York Times described it as an "entertaining one-act series of character monologues" and noted that Ubach is "seriously talented".[11]
Personal life
Ubach married record producer Thom Russo in 2014. Their son was born on July 25, 2017.[12] [13]
Filmography
Film
Key
†
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1992
Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter?
April
Television film
1992–1993
Beakman's World
Josie
Main role (season 1)
1994
ABC Afterschool Special
Cindy
Episode: "Boys Will Be Boys"
Diagnosis: Murder
Melissa
Episode: "Guardian Angel"
1995
ER
Terry's friend
Episode: "Long Day's Journey"
1995, 1998
Touched by an Angel
Lydia, Cookie
2 episodes
1996
Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story
Shannon Johnson
Miniseries
Party of Five
Gina
2 episodes
1998
Tracey Takes On...
Actress
1 episode
2000
Sports Night
Catherine
Episode: "Bells and a Siren"
2001
Tikiville
Herself
Television film
Gary & Mike
Various voices
Episode: "Washington D.C."
2002–2003
Teamo Supremo
Brenda and Hector Felipé Corrio
Voice, recurring role
2002
Ozzy & Drix
Mayor Paul Spryman and Hector's Mom
Voice, recurring role[16]
The West Wing
Celia Walton
Episode: "Night Five"
2004
30 Days Until I'm Famous
Daisy Fresh
Television film
Karroll's Christmas
Jodie
Television film
Monk
Jennie Silverman
Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Employee of the Month"
Brandy & Mr. Whiskers
Lola Boa
Voice, recurring role[16]
2004–2008
Higglytown Heroes
Plunkie, Mrs. Whiskers, additional characters
Voice, recurring role
2005
The Closer
Mrs. Pruitt
Episode: "Standards and Practices"
House
Dr. Louise Harper
Episode: "Spin "
Uncommon Sense
Brenda
Television film
2007–2008
El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera
Manny Rivera / El Tigre, additional characters
Voice, main role[16]
2007
Playing Chicken
Herself
Television film
Friday Night Lights
Roberta "Bobbie" Roberts
2 episodes
All Grown Up!
Kid #2 (3)/Java Lava Boy
Episode: "Petition This!"
Random! Cartoons
Roger, Mrs. Abbott, Samantha, Computer Voice
Voice, episode: "The Infinite Goliath"[16]
2008
Eli Stone
Cathy Borilla
3 episodes
2008–2009
The Spectacular Spider-Man
Liz Allan , Trina
Voice, recurring role[16]
2009–2011
Hung
Yael Kuntz
Recurring role (season 1–3)
Men of a Certain Age
Michelle
Recurring role
2010–2013
Pound Puppies
Strudel, Kugel, additional characters
Voice, main role[16]
2011
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Roxy
Episode: "Frank's Pretty Woman"
The Mentalist
Dr. Guidry
Episode: "Bloodstream"
2012
Ringer
Attorney
Episode: "It's Easy to Cry When This Much Cash is Involved"
2012–2013
Kaijudo
Master Tiera, Lucy, Portia, Queen Kalima
Voice, recurring role[16]
2012–2015
See Dad Run
Amy Hobbs
Main role
2013
Californication
Trudy
3 episodes
Mad
Annabel, Cat, Museum Daughter
Voice, episode: "Papa/1600 Finn"
Revolution
Bonnie Webster
Episode: "Dead Man Walking"
2013–2014
Ben 10: Omniverse
Rook Shar, Rook Ben
Voice, 3 episodes[16]
2014–2015
NCIS
NSA Senior Intelligence Analyst Sofia Martinez
2 episodes
2014
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Polly May Porcupine
Voice, episode: "The Prickly Pair"
Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight
Grace
6 episodes
2015
Wallykazam!
Mrs. Trollman
Voice, episode: "Mission for Mom"[16]
2015–2018
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Jo Hernandez-Frumpkis
Main role
2016
American Horror Story: Hotel
Jo
Episode: "Be Our Guest "
TripTank
Justin, Tommy
Voice, 2 episodes[16]
2017–2019
Welcome to the Wayne
Ansi Molina, Ballerina
Voice, main role[16]
2017–2023
Puppy Dog Pals
Various voices
Voice, 23 episodes[16]
2018
Snowfall
Gabrielle Elias
3 episodes
2019–present
Euphoria
Suze Howard
Recurring role
2020
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
Wheels, Boom-Boom
Voice, 4 episodes
Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet
Shannon
Episode: "Brendan"
Filthy Rich
Yopi Candalaria
9 episodes
2020–2021
Crossing Swords
Queen Tulip
Voice, main role
2021–present
Monsters at Work
Various voices
10 episodes[16]
2021
Guilty Party
Tessa Flores
10 episodes
Maya and the Three
Skull
Voice, 2 episodes[16]
2022
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Sonia Davis
Voice, 3 episodes[16]
The Flight Attendant
Carol Atkinson
Recurring role (season 2)
2023
The Legend of Vox Machina
Osysa
Voice, 2 episodes[16]
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Clueless Girl
Voice, episode: "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow"[16]
2024
Ted
Susan Bennett
Main role
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Bishop
Video games
Accolades
References
^ Theatre World: Volume 50 . Crown. 1996. p. 234. ISBN 9781557832368 . Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2022 .
^ Amy Rubio Exclusive: Alanna Ubach Talks 'Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce' & Her Latina Roots! Archived 2018-09-04 at the Wayback Machine
^ Richards, David (May 18, 1994). "Kindertransport; Another Perspective On the Holocaust" . The New York Times Company. Archived from the original on July 3, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2013 .
^ Brice Sander (December 1, 2015). " 'Girlfriends' Guide' Star Alanna Ubach Is Ready for 'Legally Blonde 3' -- Find Out Her Plan for Serena!" . Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2017 .
^ Ed Stockley (February 14, 2016). "Monday's TV Highlights: 'The X-Files' on Fox" . Los Angeles Times . Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2017 .
^ Whitney Friedlander (July 21, 2015). " 'Mad Men,' 'Smash' Alums Added to Bravo's 'Girlfriends Guide to Divorce' " . Variety . Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2017 .
^ Gwen Ihnat (January 20, 2016). "Girlfriends' Guide turns to the dark side of divorce" . A.V. Club . Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2017 .
^ Linda Ge (August 13, 2014). "Alanna Ubach Replaces Janeane Garofalo on Bravo's 'Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce' " . The Wrap. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2017 .
^ " 'Ted': Alanna Ubach Joins Seth MacFarlane's Peacock Series Based On Films" . May 20, 2022. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ Raymundo Monell (June 10, 2008). "Actress Alanna Ubach makes her N.Y. debut in 'Patriotic Bitch' " . New York Daily News . Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2017 .
^ Anita Gates (June 14, 2008). "The People You Meet in a Ladies' Bathroom" . The New York Times . Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2017 .
^ Quinn, Dave (August 2, 2017). "Alanna Ubach and Thomas Russo Jr. Welcome Son Thomas Rodolfo" . People . Retrieved January 18, 2024 .
^ Rosenfeld, Laura (August 2, 2017). "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce's Alanna Ubach Gives Birth to a Baby Boy" . Bravo . Archived from the original on January 20, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2019 .
^ I Know That Voice (film). 2013. Event occurs at Closing credits.
^ Blazenhoff, Rusty (October 3, 2013). "I Know That Voice, A Documentary About the World of Voice Acting" . Laughing Squid . Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2019 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Alanna Ubach (visual voices guide)" . Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 13, 2023 . A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
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