Rosa Blasi
Born (1972-12-19) December 19, 1972
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, model, singer, author, psychologist
Years active1996–present
Known forStrong Medicine
The Thundermans
Spouses
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(m. 2004; div. 2008)​
    Todd William Harris
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    (m. 2014)​
    Children2[lower-alpha 1]

    Rosa Blasi (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress, author, model, singer, and therapist. She is known for her roles as Luisa Delgado in the Lifetime medical drama series Strong Medicine and Barb Thunderman in the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans.

    Early life

    Blasi was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 19, 1972.[1] Her parents, Rocco and Joyce Blasi, are of Italian, Irish, and Puerto Rican origin.[2] Blasi is a classically trained mezzo soprano.[3] She also comes from a strong theatre background; ranging from the esteemed Piven Performance Company, as well as The Second City, to starring in numerous musicals and touring with Kenny Rogers. Blasi has two sisters, Marina and Tasha, and two brothers, Michael and Rocky.[3]

    Career

    Blasi's television debut was a recurring role in the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.[3] Soon to follow was a starring role in the MTV/UPN sitcom Hitz. She soon found herself guest starring in numerous shows such as Frasier, Becker, Caroline in the City, V.I.P., Grown Ups, and Beverly Hills, 90210. She later starred in the dramatic Showtime film Noriega: God's Favorite. The film was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and co-starred Bob Hoskins.

    In her breakout role, Blasi starred in the Lifetime drama series Strong Medicine from 2000 to 2006 as a doctor in a medical drama with a focus on feminist politics, health issues, and class conflict. She made an appearance in "Shootout", a 2005 episode of CSI: Miami. Audiences saw Blasi in her first role in a major film as the wife of Bill Pullman's character in The Grudge.

    Blasi appeared during The Vagina Monologues at the Apollo Theater and has also been a recurring performer at the "What a Pair" benefit concert for breast cancer research and has recorded numerous radio and television voice-overs. She was a repeat guest on talk shows such as Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher (where she admitted, in an appearance alongside Rev. Jerry Falwell, "No, my boobs aren't real—they're real paid for, though! No debt collectors trying to repo my boobs!") and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. She played Ronnie Cruz in Make It or Break It.[4] She also played Barb Thunderman in Nickelodeon's The Thundermans, as well as a recurring character in General Hospital. She wrote a comedic memoir titled Jock Itch: Misadventures of a Retired Jersey Chaser (2011) published by HarperCollins.

    Personal life

    Blasi married New York Giants fullback Jim Finn on February 14, 2004. Blasi gave birth to her first child, a daughter, on September 20, 2006. The couple divorced in 2008.

    On May 3, 2014, Blasi married Todd William Harris, a mortgage broker. They married 16 months after they first connected on Match.com. She has a stepdaughter from Harris's previous relationship.[5]

    In 2019, Blasi earned her master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a specialization in addiction and recovery.

    On December 24, 2020, her father Rocco died of COVID-19. He was 87 years old.[6]

    Filmography

    Film

    Year Title Role Notes
    2000Noriega: God's FavoriteVicky Amador
    2002Making ChangesDeanna
    2004The GrudgeMaria[7]
    2004Lesser Of Three EvilsWoman in Black
    2008Memories of MurderN/A
    2020 Sinister Stalker Izzie

    Television series

    Year Title Role Notes
    1996The Bold and the BeautifulShellyRecurring role
    1996High TideN/AEpisodes: "University Blues: Parts 1 & 2"
    1997Married... with ChildrenWoman #1Episode: "Breaking Up Is Easy To Do: Part 2"
    1997HitzApril BeaneMain role, 10 episodes
    1998FrasierThe waitressEpisode: "Secret Admirer"
    1998BeckerCarmenEpisode: "Sex In The Inner City"
    1998Caroline in the CityLanaEpisode: "Caroline And The Booby Trap"
    1999Holding the BabyWendyEpisode: "Make Room For Da-Da" (unaired)
    1999Sons of ThunderMarita CortezEpisode: "Moment Of Truth"
    1999Beverly Hills, 90210Clara CovingtonEpisode: "Withdrawal
    1999Grown UpsCarlaEpisode: "The Out Of Work-Out"
    1999The Drew Carey ShowIsabelEpisode: "Drew Cam"
    2000V.I.P.CassandraEpisode: "New Val'd Order"
    2000–2006Strong MedicineDr. Luisa "Lu" DelgadoMain role, 131 episodes.[8]
    2005CSI: MiamiAna GarciaEpisode: "Shootout"
    2006InseparableLoisUnsold television pilot
    2007Eight Days a WeekRandi RomeFailed television pilot;[9] main role
    2009–2012Make It or Break ItRonnie CruzRecurring role
    2009 Melrose Place Nicolette Sarling Pilot episode
    2010General HospitalFernanda DeLarosa1 episode
    Next Stop Murder Heather TV movie
    Lone StarBlake ThatcherRecurring role
    2011 Mr. Sunshine Jessica Episode: "Heather's Sister"
    2012Hot in ClevelandJessicaEpisode: "What's Behind the Door"
    2012Teenage Bank HeistFBI Agent Christine MendozaTelevision movie
    2013 Second Shot Julia Rivas Episode: "You Can't Go Home Again. So Why Am I Here?"
    2013–2018The ThundermansBarb Thunderman/ElectressMain role
    2014The Haunted HathawaysBarb Thunderman/ElectressCrossover episode: "The Haunted Thundermans"
    2017 Christmas Princess Sara TV movie
    Battle of the Network StarsHerself/CompetitorTV Sex Symbols team
    2018 Modern Family Florence Episode: "Did the Chicken Cross the Road?"
    2019–2020Team KaylieKit KonradRecurring role
    2020Coop & Cami Ask the WorldMrs. DarricksEpisode: "Would You Rather Be the Wagners?"

    References

    1. ↑ "Rosa Blasi". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
    2. ↑ Gardner, Amanda (July 30, 2000). "They Are Strong Women". nydailynews.com. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
    3. 1 2 3 "Rosa Blasi Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
    4. ↑ "Rosa Blasi Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
    5. ↑ Allison Takeda (May 8, 2014). "Rosa Blasi Marries Todd William Harris in Surprise Ceremony: See Her Wedding Photo". usmagazine.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
    6. ↑ "Mt. Prospect family mourns loss of patriarch to COVID-19". ABC 7 Eyewitness News. 8 January 2021.
    7. ↑ "The Grudge (2004)". IMDb. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
    8. ↑ "Strong Medicine (2000-2006)". IMDb. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
    9. ↑ "Development Update: Week of February 11–15". The Futon Critic. February 15, 2008. Retrieved October 14, 2016. ...the midseason entry "Eight Days a Week." That project has been in limbo since the WGA strike as only the original pilot has been completed thus far.

    Notes

    1. ↑ She has one biological child and one step child.
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