Juliana Harkavy is an American actress born on New Year's Day in New York City to a family of diverse cultural heritage, boasting Dominican, African, Chinese, Ukrainian, and Hungarian roots. Raised in Los Angeles, she began her artistic journey at the tender age of nine, with a passion for the performing arts that would shape her career.
Growing up, Juliana's creative energies were channeled into various artistic pursuits. She started playing music at three years old, honing her skills on the piano, guitar, voice, and flute. This musical foundation laid the groundwork for her later endeavors in writing and publishing music, stories, and poetry, as well as creating mixed-media visual art.
In addition to her artistic inclinations, Juliana was equally drawn to athletics and dance. This unique combination of skills allowed her to develop a well-rounded craft that would serve her well in physically demanding roles, such as the ex-military survivor Alicia in AMC's "The Walking Dead" and the iconic comic book character Dinah Drake/The Black Canary on The CW's "Arrow".
Juliana's formal education took her to the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where she studied theater under the renowned Meisner studio. Her extensive resume boasts a range of projects, including the indie film "To Write Love on Her Arms" for Two Streets Entertainment, Warner Bros.' family-friendly franchise "Dolphin Tale" and its sequel, NBC's supernatural drama "Constantine", and the critically acclaimed "Last Shift" for Magnolia Pictures, where she earned an award for her portrayal of rookie detective Jessica Loren.
Most recently, Juliana was cast as a lead in the ABC reboot of the classic series "LA Law", solidifying her position as a talented and versatile actress with a wide range of credits to her name.
