Daniella Evangelista's professional journey in the film and modeling industries began at the tender age of four. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and raised in Los Angeles, California, she now splits her time between both cities. With a passion for cooking and health, Daniella enjoys coaching acting, particularly with children, and is a self-proclaimed tomboy who loves cars and bikes. However, when she dons a dress, she transforms into a stunning beauty.
Evangelista gained widespread recognition for her five-year stint as series regular "Tracey Antonelli" on the hit television series Edgemont, which starred Kristin Kreuk and Grace Park. She has also earned numerous guest star credits and has appeared in both television and theatrical release feature films.
Daniella's early career was marked by her debut film Disturbing Behavior in 1998, followed by roles in numerous television movies, including Brothers' Destiny, starring Danny Aiello and Mickey Rooney. Her first American feature film was Warner Bros.' The Amazing Panda Adventure, in which she worked alongside Ryan Slater. She has also appeared in several independent films across various genres.
At the age of thirteen, Daniella decided to take a break from acting to focus on her schoolwork. In the late 1990s, she was approached by 20th Century Fox to audition for a role in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, although the part ultimately went to Natalie Portman.
More recently, Daniella has appeared in feature films such as Cabin by the Lake and its sequel Ripper, Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell, and The Mangler 2. With her "scream queen" reputation established, she took a departure from horror films and landed the role of "Tracey Antonelli" in the Canadian television hit series Edgemont, which is now filming its fourth season.
In addition to her on-screen work, Daniella has also provided the voice of "Kana" in the popular Japanese anime Hamtaro and will soon be seen in the Tom Arnold movie After School Special and Elijah Wood's Try Seventeen, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.
