Born in Toronto, Canada, Larissa is an accomplished actor with a diverse range of roles in American television and feature films. Her passion for performing in theatre and music became apparent during her teenage years, and she has since honed her craft through her multi-ethnic heritage.
As a graduate of York University, Larissa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sociology, a specialization in Criminology, and a minor in Film Studies. She is also a devoted mother to her son, born in 2015.
Throughout her career, Larissa has appeared in a variety of notable films, including the Lionsgate feature film franchise "SAW VI" and "SAW 3D", as well as Sony's "Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse", Disney's "Phantom of the Megaplex", Alliance Atlantis' "Zebra Lounge", and Miramax's "Get Over It".
In addition to her film work, Larissa has also had successful stints in television, starring in the CBS Movie of The Week: "The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth about Enron", Showtime's "Feast of All Saints", "Rough Air", "Star Trek: Renegades", and "Blackout". She has also had series regular roles in ABC's prime time drama "In Justice" and the Gemini Award-nominated series "Bliss", as well as major recurring roles in critically acclaimed series such as "Supernatural", "La Femme Nikita", and "Leap Years".
Larissa has also made numerous guest appearances on popular shows, including "Designated Survivor", "People Of Earth", "CSI-Miami", "Out of Practice", "Missing", "Odyssey 5", "Tracker", and more.
Beyond her acting career, Larissa has also ventured into the world of music, co-producing and narrating the documentary "Tribal: Beyond The Four", an inside look at the artists of the Los Angeles urban lifestyle. She has also written feature films and television projects, some of which are currently in development.
As a singer/songwriter, Larissa has toured the world, performing in North America, Europe, and Asia, and has shared the stage with platinum recording artists. One highlight of her music career included performing for Nelson Mandela at the Skydome Stadium in Toronto. She continues to write music with her long-time co-writer, a Grammy-award winning producer.
